Vans x Queer Surf’s Bold Pride Sneakers Support LGBTQ+ Wellness

Vans has joined forces with Queer Surf to celebrate and amplify LGBTQ+ voices in surf communities across the globe with a surf-inspired collection arriving just in time for Pride Month. Designed by Queer Surf’s founder Kyla Langen, the collection features unique takes on three Vans sneaker favorites along with a full apparel selection. The apparel…

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EssilorLuxottica Expands Med-tech Strategy With Acquisition of Ophthalmology Platform Optegra

EssilorLuxottica Expands Med-tech Strategy With Acquisition of Ophthalmology Platform Optegra

MILAN – EssilorLuxottica is making another acquisition in the med-tech segment. The eyewear giant said Friday it has entered into an agreement with European private equity investor MidEuropa to buy ophthalmology platform Optegra, which operates in the U.K., Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and the Netherlands. Francesco Milleri, chairman and chief executive officer, and Paul du…

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Emilia Wickstead Resort 2026: Double Trouble

Emilia Wickstead Resort 2026: Double Trouble

Grab a box of popcorn and an XL drink — it’s time for another Hitchcock moment with Emilia Wickstead. Last season the designer and vintage film fan looked to “The Birds” for inspiration, and for resort she came back for more psychological thrills. This latest collection channels the colors and mood of “Vertigo,” where Kim…

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Roberto Coin Taps Dakota Johnson as Global Brand Ambassador

Roberto Coin Taps Dakota Johnson as Global Brand Ambassador

Roberto Coin, the jeweler known for mixing Italian craftsmanship and romance, has named Dakota Johnson global brand ambassador. “Dakota Johnson is a true original. I love her expressions — an artist with authenticity, depth, and a unique ability to connect,”  founder and creative director Roberto Coin said.  “We are proud to welcome her to the…

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Repositioning Banana Republic to Regain Relevance

Repositioning Banana Republic to Regain Relevance

Banana Republic has been hanging in for decades, seeking to reconnect with consumers through a succession of repositionings, from the original safari style to serious careerwear to business casual, and as of late, some modern utility. The path has been bumpy, marked by store fleet downsizings, management changes, logo changes, category introductions of mixed success,…

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Saks Secures $350M in Financing to ‘Fortify’ Balance Sheet

Saks Secures 0M in Financing to ‘Fortify’ Balance Sheet

Saks Global has gained some extra breathing room.  The company — which took on a heavy debt load to buy Neiman Marcus in December and has been working to calm bondholders — secured $350 million in financing commitments from SLR Credit Solutions.  That included a $300 million FILO facility that was carved out of Saks’…

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Rockport’s Headed to the UK and Ireland

Rockport’s Headed to the UK and Ireland

Leading footwear distributor Chapters Brand Group is set to bring the Rockport shoe brand across the pond. Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group, which owns the Rockport intellectual property, has signed a deal with Chapters to distribute the brand across the U.K. and Ireland. Authentic said that under the terms of the agreement, Chapter will…

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