China Shoe Production Costs Were Rising Even Before Trump’s Tariffs
Ten years ago, when Footwear News turned 70, the production shift away from China was underway. “China’s escalating commodity prices and wages, as well as environmental concerns and shipping headaches”…
RH Mitigates Tariff Impact, Sees Growth Despite Economic Challenges
MILAN — RH shares are still recovering from the “Liberation Day” duties announced by President Donald Trump on April 2. Since then, the firm has shifted sourcing out of China…
What a 55 Percent Tariff on Chinese Imports Means for Shoe Firms
In another twist and turn in President Donald Trump’s trade war, the U.S. and China have revealed the framework for a new deal that would see much lower-than-expected tariffs —…
Designer Brands CEO Is Reviewing Pricing, Sourcing as Tariffs Linger
DSW parent company Designer Brands Inc. is evolving its approach after missing revenue estimates in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. On the company’s earnings call on Tuesday, chief executive…
PVH Cuts 2025 Profit Outlook Amid Tariffs, U.S. & China Weakness
PVH Corp. made its first-quarter plan, but cut its profit outlook for the year given weakness in the U.S. and China, the cost of the trade war and difficulties setting…
Anisa Kumar on Tariffs, Trade & Optimizing Post-Purchase Strategies
Anisa Kumar, chief executive officer of Narvar, the post-purchase intelligence platform provider, is looking at the full picture, tackling every step in the consumer journey as retailers strategize on how…
Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Leap 149% in April Due To Looming Tariffs
PARIS – Watchmakers and retailers rushing to beat a looming, but moving, deadline for U.S. tariffs fueled timepiece exports in April. A total of 1.3 million watches with a value…
Fashion Faces Trump’s Trade Wars: Tariffs & Industry Impact
Fashion is learning how to talk — and when to keep quiet — in the “Art of the Deal” age. U.S. President Donald Trump decided he wanted more from the…
Must Read: Target Plots Turnaround Amid Shrinking Sales, TJ Maxx Embraces Tariffs
Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Target plots turnaround amid shrinking sales Target released its first quarter earnings on…
Nike Returns to Amazon as It Raises Prices to Offset Tariffs
Nike moved to reclaim its foothold on the world’s largest e-commerce platform this week, announcing plans both to return to Amazon and to raise prices across key categories as it…