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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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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.


Retail

4 Things American Department Stores Must Do to Survive

Drastic action must now be taken if US department stores are to avoid perishing at the hands of shifting consumer culture.


Luxury

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.


Retail

Op-Ed | Ralph Lauren's Department Store Dilemma

Even as Ralph Lauren wants to send less merchandise to department stores, it still needs them to be healthy businesses.


News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren Beats First Quarter Profit Forecasts

Ralph Lauren's first quarter net income of $59 million exceeded Wall Street expectations, with reported revenue of over $1.3 billion.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | 1stdibs CEO Joins Farfetch Board, VF Corporation Names Chairman

This week, 1stdibs CEO David Rosenblatt joins the Farfetch board of directors, while VF Corporation names Steven Rendle as chairman as Eric Wiseman announces plans to retire.


Luxury

Armani Streamlines Brands and Store Network as Sales Drop

The Milan-based company is shrinking from seven labels to three main lines after recording its first annual sales decline since 2009.


Fashion Week

At New York Men’s Shows, Strangers In a Strange Land

Beneath the surface of sporty jackets and graphic t-shirts, one could glimpse the anxieties of a generation, alongside those of New York’s menswear week itself.


News & Analysis

Valuation Jitters Prompt Luxury Sell-Off

The Italian government’s bailout of several major banks proved the proverbial final straw and prompted a late sell-off in luxury stocks.


Workplace & Talent

Ralph Lauren Joins BoF Careers

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.