Skechers enters the metaverse with Decentraland investment Skechers Skechers enters the Metaverse via Decentraland. – Facebook: Skechers As part of its entry, it has also filed trademark applications throughout the world to sell virtual goods such as footwear and apparel,…
Kim Kardashian’s Skims doubles valuation to $3.2 bln after latest fundraise By Reuters Shapewear label Skims said it had doubled its valuation to $3.2 billion after raising $240 million in fresh funds, as investors bet on the success of the…
Kathmandu expands into Europe with the help of Rip Curl Translated by Roberta HERRERA In late 2019, the acquisition shocked the sporting goods industry. The Australian surfing brand, Rip CurlKathmandu The brand offers products for outdoor activities – Kathmandu The…
Amazon ends Covid paid leave for U.S. workers By Reuters Giant online retailer Amazon On Saturday, Amazon said it is halting site-wide notifications of positive cases in facilities, unless required by law, as well as efforts to encourage vaccination –…
The Outnet launches Palmer/Harding upcycled capsule collection Luxury online retailer The Outnet Palmer/Harding – DR Founded in 2012 by Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding, it experiments with innovative pattern cutting and draping techniques to build “directional and desirable collections that…
Kontoor Brands adds Foot Locker CFO to board Kontoor Brands has announced the appointment of Andrew Page to its board of directors. As a director, Page will also serve on Kontoor’s audit committee. Andrew Page – Foot Locker The owner…
Amazon CEO pledges logistics, cybersecurity support for Ukraine By Reuters API AmazonAndy JassyTwitter Reuters “Amazon stands with the people of Ukraine, and will continue to help,” Jassy said, following Russia’s invasion that Moscow has called a “special operation.” Amazon, which…
Tommy Hilfiger names finalists for New Legacy Challenge PVHTommy Hilfiger The finalists of the competition are Megan Smith, the founder of sustainable women’s brand Megan Renee; Johnathan Hayden, head of his namesake luxury brand; and Clarence Ruth, founder of denim…
Amazon launches virtual try-on for shoes Amazon Amazon launches virtual try-on for shoes. – Facebook: Amazon Fashion The mobile experience uses augmented reality to help customers visualize how a pair of shoes will look on themselves from the comfort of…
Wasteland opens a third store in Los Angeles It’s only a matter of days: the opening of the new Wasteland’s shop is scheduled for May and will celebrate the birth of the brand’s third store. It will land in Highland…
