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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.

Ralph Lauren

News & Analysis

What's Next for Ralph Lauren?

With a new CEO who's specialised in mass market essentials, not grandiose fashion shows, perhaps the world's already caught a glimpse of Ralph Lauren's future.


Global Markets

Gap’s Loss of Old Navy Chief Brings New Storm to Retailer Adrift

Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Art Peck, working to turn around the sluggish apparel giant, has been able to count on one source of stability: the company’s Old Navy chain. Now that too is in question.


News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren to Step Down as CEO, Hand Reins to Gap’s Larsson

Ralph Lauren Corp. said the company’s founder will step down as chief executive officer and be succeeded by Gap Inc. executive Stefan Larsson.


News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren Is Trading at a Discount

Ralph Lauren looks like a buying opportunity, according to Barron's financial newspaper, which said the company's investment in new technology should lead to rising profit in coming years.


Fashion Week

What's Red, White and Ralph all over?

Ralph Lauren’s simple, stylish statement for Spring evoked points south of Paris, rather than points east of Manhattan.


News & Analysis

Older Millennials' Luxury Spending Climbs

Older millennials (ages 27-35) started to splurge in 2015, suddenly spending twice as much as younger millennials (ages 18-26).


Luxury

Chanel Profit Beats Rivals and Makes Owners $3B Richer

The billionaire brothers who own Chanel have become almost $3 billion wealthier this year after the luxury company reported a 38 percent rise in annual profit.


Fashion Week

The Shifting Jigsaw Puzzle of Fashion Week Schedules

This season, all four fashion capitals will see brands from Givenchy and Pucci to Chloé and The Row moving their slots. Why the big change around?


Marketing

Which Fashion Houses Have the Hottest 'Brand Temperature'?

Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Valentino are amongst the "hottest" brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend, says Luca Solca.