Laurel Deppen

Louisville, Seattle

Reporter for @fashion_dive, an @industrydive publication. Loud & fast rock music enthusiast. 🌼 Proud alumna @wkuherald & @djnf. Prouder Kentuckian.

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J.C. Penney to launch plus-size collection with model Ashley Graham

1 week ago | retaildive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. J.C. Penney is partnering with model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham on a namesake, plus-size collection launching this fall, according to a press release last week. The line is meant to reflect Graham’s “signature bold and confident style,” per the release. It also fits into J.C. Penney’s strategy to offer inclusive sizing — all of the company’s private label brands offer an extended size range, per the release.
JCPenney to launch plus-size collection with model Ashley Graham

1 week ago | fashiondive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. JCPenney is partnering with model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham on a namesake, plus-size collection launching this fall, according to a press release last week. The line is meant to reflect Graham’s “signature bold and confident style,” per the release. It also fits into JCPenney’s strategy to offer inclusive sizing — all of the company’s private label brands offer an extended size range, per the release.
Skechers to go private in $9.4B deal

1 week ago | retaildive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Skechers has agreed to be acquired by 3G Capital and will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange upon completion of the deal, according to a press release Monday. 3G Capital will acquire the footwear brand for $63 per share in cash, per the release.
Temu walks back price increases

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Laurel Deppen

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Laurel Deppen Mon, May 5, 2025, 6:50 AM 2 min read This story was originally published on Fashion Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Fashion Dive newsletter. Temu won’t change prices for U.S. customers despite increased tariffs on imports from China and will transition to what it calls “a local fulfillment model,” the company said in an email to Fashion Dive on Friday.
Skechers to be acquired in go-private deal worth about $9.4B

1 week ago | fashiondive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Skechers has agreed to be acquired by 3G Capital and will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange upon completion of the deal, according to a press release Monday. 3G Capital will acquire the footwear brand for $63 per share in cash, per the release.
VF lays off about 400 employees

1 week ago | retaildive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. VF Corp. has laid off about 400 employees globally, a company spokesperson confirmed to sister publication Fashion Dive. The cuts, made over the past few months, impacted employees across the company’s brand portfolio and regions. They are part of the Vans owner's turnaround plan, per the spokesperson. “VF has been working to reorganize select commercial functions globally,” the spokesperson said in an email.
VF lays off about 400 employees

2 weeks ago | fashiondive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. VF Corp. has laid off about 400 employees globally, a company spokesperson confirmed to Fashion Dive. The cuts, made over the past few months, impacted employees across the company’s brand portfolio and regions. They are part of the Vans owner's turnaround plan, per the spokesperson. “VF has been working to reorganize select commercial functions globally,” the spokesperson said in an email.
Shein, Temu announce price increases due to tariff impact

2 weeks ago | supplychaindive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Shein and Temu announced price increases due to global tariffs and trade rules, according to customer notices posted by both companies. The fast fashion giants said their operating expenses had gone up, and as a result, they would make price adjustments to continue offering products “without compromising on quality,” per the statements.
VF lays off about 400 employees

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Laurel Deppen

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Laurel Deppen Fri, May 2, 2025, 7:12 AM 1 min read In This Article: This story was originally published on Fashion Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Fashion Dive newsletter. VF Corp. has laid off about 400 employees globally, a company spokesperson confirmed to Fashion Dive. The cuts, made over the past few months, impacted employees across the company’s brand portfolio and regions.
Gildan Activewear says it has a competitive advantage against tariffs

2 weeks ago | fashiondive.com | Laurel Deppen

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Gildan Activewear reported Q1 net sales of $712 million on Tuesday, marking a 2.3% increase year over year, according to a press release. The revenue boost was attributed to growth in the company’s activewear segment, which posted a 9% sales increase in Q1 and represents 91% of Gildan’s business. Gildan’s hosiery and underwear sales continued to be impacted by a phasing out of its sock licensing agreement with Under Armour.