Kontoor Brands
Shuffle Board: First Insight Names CEO; Unspun Adds Two Chiefs
Jim Gruskin succeeds First Insight founder Greg Petro, Unspun recruits operations and commercial chiefs and…
Shuffle Board: Old Navy Names CEO; Kohl’s Creates Customer Role
Gap Inc. taps Michael Francis to lead Old Navy while Kohl's combines marketing and digital under a new chief…
Wrangler Reorganizes Women’s and Men’s Businesses to Fuel Growth
To help seize a greater share, Wrangler recently appointed a dedicated general manager for the women's…
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Kontoor Brands Boosts 2026 Outlook on Wrangler, Helly Hansen Strength
Upon closing of the Lee business divestiture, Kontoor said it intends to deploy the expected proceeds into a…
Lee Launches LQD Denim Featuring Premium Fabric That Feels Liquid on the Body
Styles include wide-leg jeans, skirts and jumpsuits.
Wrangler Delivers Lightweight Durability with Toughlite Denim
The textile innovation reflects a broader shift in how consumers define comfort.
Authentic Brands Group to Acquire Lee in a Deal Valued at Up to $1 Billion
The new owner will transition the brand to a licensed model when the deal closes in the second half.
Can Lee Reclaim Its Cool?
Denim industry consultants say Lee's ideal buyer would be one that actively reinforces the brand's workwear…
Authentic Brands Group Seen as Top Contender to Buy Lee Jeans
The brand management company is said to have been in exclusive talks — and still wants to do a deal — for the…
Kontoor Brands to Divest Lee as Wrangler and Helly Hansen Drive Growth
Lee and Wrangler's history together could be coming to an end soon.
Wrangler and Helly Hansen Lift Kontoor Brands to Strong Q4 Finish
Wrangler's global revenue increased 12 percent.
Millennial Demand and Brand Collabs Propel Kontoor to Lift 2025 Forecast
Q3 2025 revenue was $853 million, a 27 percent increase compared to prior year.
Fashion Tries to Hold Tight in a Whirlwind of Change
Dealmakers expect to keep busy as the industry consolidates to buttress against bigger competitors, higher…
How Helly Hansen Is Keeping the House of Brands Dream Alive at Kontoor
CEO Scott Baxter remains a believer in M&A and an active, but not overly eager, collector of brands.