Peter Do x Banana Republic; Natura results; Columbia product chief; The Buckle results
Designer Peter Do is launching a Banana Republic collab with a capsule collection that will drop in selected stores and online in October. It feeds neatly into the quiet luxury trend and is available with only unisex sizing. The collection includes tailoring with a utility edge, and a trench with a removable shearling collar. The lining is printed with a vintage map of Brooklyn, where Do is based. There are pieces inspired by Banana Republic
Natura &Co has posted another quarter of sales growth in constant currency for Q2, while continuing to improve its profit margins. Consolidated net revenue was BRL7.8 billion, up 1.9% at constant currency (CC), driven by “solid” CC growth at NaturaAvonThe Body Shop
Columbia Sportswear has named Woody Blackford as Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer for the ColumbiaCanada Goose
The Buckle has reported net income for the quarter ended July 29 (Q2) of $45.6 million, down from $50.1 million a year ago. Net sales fell 3.2% to $292.4 million and comparable store net sales dropped 3.3%. Online sales were down 5.6% to $43.6 million. No explanation was given in the release for the falls.
