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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren is an American fashion brand, founded by the designer Ralph Lauren in 1967 in New York. The company produces apparel, accessories, footwear and home collections, with lines including Polo Ralph Lauren and Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

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News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.


News & Analysis

Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?

More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Angela Ahrendts Joins Ralph Lauren Board, Mr & Mrs Italy Names CEO

This week, Ralph Lauren appoints Angela Ahrendts and Michael George to its board of directors, while Frediano Sebastiani is named Mr & Mrs Italy's new CEO.


News & Analysis

Luxury’s Big Guns Are a’ Blazing

LVMH and Kering’s stellar first quarter results had the SLI shooting for the stars this month.


Entrepreneurship

Streetwear Reigns Supreme, Say Teens

Brands including Adidas, Supreme and Gucci come out on top in a Piper Jaffray survey of young consumers, while Nike and Ralph Lauren are losing lustre.


News & Analysis

Lululemon Searches for New CEO Amid Controversy

As the company looks to rebound after inappropriate workplace behaviour by chief executive Laurent Potdevin, his replacement will need to grow the company internationally while rehabilitating its internal culture.


News & Analysis

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival

Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.


Retail

6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer

A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.


Financial Markets

What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion

As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.


News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Trade Groups Join Trump Tariff Opposition

The AAFA — whose members include Ralph Lauren Corp and Tapestry — the CFDA and the FDRA sent a letter to the White House objecting to the president's expected tariffs on Chinese-imported goods.