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.


What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

Ralph Lauren Hires Coach CFO as It Shakes Up Management Ranks
Jane Nielsen will join the fashion house as chief financial officer in September.

Power Moves | Lemaire Joins Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren CFO, Dirk Bikkembergs Designer
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Chinese Tourists Told to Shut Their Wallets
Chinese tourist spending fell off a cliff for the second consecutive month in April, contributing to the sector’s continued downward rating.

Ralph Lauren to Cut Jobs, Shops and Real Estate
Ralph Lauren Corp said it would cut jobs, close stores and reduce its real estate as part of a sweeping plan to lower costs and revive sales growth.

Tim Coppens Designing New Line for Under Armour
BoF can exclusively reveal that designer Tim Coppens will join Under Armour as executive creative director of Under Armour Sportswear, a new premium line.

Op-Ed | Reimagining 'Brand America'
Brands and retailers whose image is rooted in classic notions of Americana must rethink the way they leverage 'Brand America', argues Ruth Bernstein.

Power Moves | McQueen's New CEO, Wang President Leaves for Thom Browne, Facchinetti Leaves Tod's
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Can American Retailers Kick Their Discounts Addiction?
Rampant discounting at American retailers is creating a race to the bottom, shrinking profit margins and diminishing brand value. Where will it end?

Gap Inc Names Sonia Syngal as Old Navy Head
Apparel retailer Gap Inc said it appointed Sonia Syngal as the president of Gap's Old Navy division, a post which was vacant since the departure of Stefan Larsson.