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Evan Clark

Deputy Managing Editor

Evan Clark is deputy managing editor at WWD where he has written about the fashion industry through the lenses of technology, finance, business and politics. In his current role, he helps guide WWD’s financial and technology coverage and writes breaking news and analysis of mergers and acquisitions and business trends. He joined WWD in 2000 as a financial reporter and his career has included positions covering firms such as Jones, Kellwood and Fifth & Pacific as well as in Washington, D.C., covering major political and regulatory issues. He holds a bachelor of arts in English literature from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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Marquee Buys Laura Ashley and Builds to $4 Billion Retail Sales

The brand management company picked up the U.K.-based fashion mainstay from Gordon Brothers. 

In a Mixed Stock Market for Retail, Leadership Stood Out in 2024 

Despite an up market, fashion had a mixed year on Wall Street, when leadership won out.

How Vera Wang’s ‘I Do’ With WHP Signals More Changes for Fashion Dealmaking

The brand management giants are fast, well-funded and poised to get much bigger.

The Nordstrom Family and El Puerto de Liverpool Near a Deal to Buy Nordstrom Inc.

Word that a deal could be near helped send shares of Nordstrom up 5.1 percent.

The CEO Changes That Have Shaped Fashion and Retail in 2024

From Levi's to Burberry to Estée Lauder, consumer-facing companies have been looking to reinvent from the…

CFO Scott Roe Unpacks Tapestry’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report

The Coach parent looks to put the consumer at the center as it balances purpose with profits.

Marquee Brands Taps Former Authentic Exec Natasha Fishman as Chief Marketing Officer

Fishman will lead the company's marketing, creative and corporate communications.

Delta Galil Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO

The 7 for All Mankind parent company already trades in Tel Aviv and has been seeing growth.

AI Changed Fashion in 2024, and It Is Just Getting Started

From the supply chain to the design room and the final sale, artificial intelligence is making itself at home…

How Tapestry’s Failed Bid to Buy Capri Reshaped Both Companies in 2024

The Federal Trade Commission zeroed in on fashion for the first time in a generation when Coach, Kate Spade…

Donald Trump Makes His Return — and So Do His Tariff Threats

The disruptor-in-chief is back and ready to remake Washington as well as the rules of the road for fashion.

Capri Puts Versace and Jimmy Choo Up for Sale: Sources

The company is said to be working with Barclays to sell off the luxury brands as it focuses in on the Michael…

Stitch Fix Stock Shoots Up as Losses Narrow

The styling service saw its stock jump by more than 20 percent after its fiscal first-quarter earnings report.

Steven Madden Buys ATM, Tony Melillo’s Brand of Elevated Essentials

Tony Melillo will continue as creative director and is looking to get the brand in front of more shoppers…

G-III CEO Morris Goldfarb on Tariffs, Macy’s and Q3 Coat Sales

The company reported stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings for the quarter, but has a somewhat cautious Q4…