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.
Gucci Among World’s Hottest Fashion Brands, While Prada Cools
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among fashion's ‘hottest’ luxury brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend.
Speedo, Ralph Lauren Drop Ryan Lochte After Rio Robbery Lie
Speedo USA severed its sponsorship of U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte after he admitted to making up a story about being robbed at gunpoint while in Rio for the 2016 Olympics. Ralph Lauren also said it would not renew his contract.
Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren Hit Hard by Stores’ Discounting Binge
As retailers rely more heavily on promotions to drive traffic, Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. and Ralph Lauren Corp. have been two of the biggest victims.
Doing Business in Brazil? Team USA Learned the Hard Way
The Team USA Olympic store in Rio’s ritzy Ipanema was planned to turn Team USA into a year-round retailer, though in a country with a business culture that can leave even seasoned entrepreneurs fuming, the venture never gained traction.
Nike's Stock Falls Behind Rivals Amid Rio Olympics
Nike has top billing among sports brands at the Rio Olympics, but a week into the Games, its stock is losing to Adidas and Under Armour.
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Power Moves | Stuart Weitzman Steps Down, Buscemi's New CEO, Zimmermann President
This week, Stuart Weitzman is stepping down as creative director after nearly 30 years at the helm of his brand, while Buscemi has appointed a new chief executive officer.
Ralph Lauren Losing Battle for America’s Preppies
While the power of prep lives on, Ralph Lauren has lately ceded ground to newer competitors that have added twists to the old look.
Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates on Larsson’s Turnaround Plan
Ralph Lauren reported first-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates as new chief executive officer Stefan Larsson’s turnaround plan takes hold.
American Luxury Companies Remain Cautious as Weak Traffic Weighs on Sales
Despite posting earnings that topped analysts’ estimates for their most recent quarters, Coach, Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors have all offered less-than-rosy forecasts.