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Lee and Wrangler open a joint denim store

Lee and Wrangler, owned by Kontoor Brands, have teamed up to open their first joint denim store in Berlin as part of its continued strategic expansion in Europe. The dual-branded retail concept has been designed to offer consumers “the ultimate denim experience,” explains Lee and Wrangler, with an immersive curated retail environment that “...

21 Sept 2022

BusinessFeatured

Kontoor Brands Q2 revenue up 25 percent, lowers FY outlook

Kontoor Brands, the owner of denim labels Wrangler and Lee, has reported a 25 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter of the year. In the three months to July 2, revenue came in at 613.6 million dollars, compared to 490.8 million dollars a year earlier. That growth was primarily driven by the company's US business, which saw a 40...

5 Aug 2022

Kontoor Brands raises FY outlook as Q1 profits widen

Kontoor Brands, the owner of denim labels Wrangler and Lee, has raised its outlook for fiscal year 2022 after reporting an increase in revenue and profit in the first quarter. In the three months to April 2, the company made a net income of 80.8 million dollars compared to 64.5 million dollars a year earlier. Its revenue for the quarter came in...

5 May 2022

People

Kontoor Brands appoints new COOs to Lee and Wrangler brands

Kontoor Brands has announced the appointment of two new chief operating officers for its Wrangler and Lee brands. Chris Waldeck, who is currently executive vice president and global brand president of Lee, has taken on the additional role as chief operating officer of the brand, and will assume responsibility for Kontoor’s international markets...

18 Mar 2022

Retail

Lee Jeans opens first virtual store

Lee Jeans has opened its first virtual store to offer brand-fans and shoppers the opportunity to shop its Europe flagship in Antwerp and explore the brand’s ‘For A World That Works’ (FWTW) sustainability platform. The virtual store allows consumers to navigate an interactive three-dimensional retail space, browsing items in a store setting...

21 Dec 2021

Fashion

Kontoor Brands releases 2020 sustainability report

Kontoor Brands has released its 2020 sustainability report. The company, whose portfolio boasts the brands Wrangler and Lee, has been committed to advancing its sustainability agenda, with this being its second report in the two years since it became a publicly traded organisation. The report details the brand’s progress in regards to its...

15 Dec 2021

Fashion

Lee launches AW22 kidswear collection

Denim retailer Lee Jeans has revealed it will be releasing a debut kidswear range for the autumn/winter 2022 season. The line is set to launch in EMEA, licensed by Brand Machine Group (BMG), and will include pieces for boys and girls aged up to 16 years. Items will be inspired by signature styles from the brand, with tops, accessories and a...

25 Nov 2021

Business

Kontoor Brands expand water saving program Indigood

Global apparel company, Kontoor Brands has announced the expansion of its water saving manufacturing program, Indigood. Now working as a facility certification, textile mills must use 90 percent less freshwater than conventional fabric producers in order to be certified for the program. Expanding globally, Indigood will encourage textile...

29 Oct 2021

Fashion

Lee unveils new autumn campaign, LeeOriginals

American denim brand Lee has revealed its new advertising campaign LeeOriginals, created to honour the brand’s “trailblazing spirit”. Produced in collaboration with photographer and creative director, Mark Seliger, the campaign aims to highlight the brand’s continued support of trailblazers, with the brand stating it chose the campaign’s team...

5 Oct 2021

BusinessFeatured

Following strong Q2, Kontoor Brands increases full year outlook

Kontoor Brands revenue increased to 491 million dollars, a 41 percent increase on a reported basis and 37 percent in constant currency over the same period in the prior year. Compared to adjusted revenue in the second quarter of 2019, reported revenue decreased 19 percent. The company said in a statement that revenue increases compared to the...

5 Aug 2021

BusinessFeatured

Kontoor Brands reports strong Q1, raises FY21 forecast

Kontoor Brands, Inc. reported revenue increase to 652 million dollars, up 29 percent on a reported basis and 27 percent in constant currency for the first quarter. Compared to adjusted revenue in the first quarter of 2019, reported revenue increased 3 percent. “The strong performance in the quarter was broad-based, as evidenced by improving...

6 May 2021

Fashion

Kontoor Brands expands water-saving Indigood program

US fashion company Kontoor Brands has announced the expansion of its Indigood program, an initiative that targets water savings during fabric construction. The company first debuted its Indigood program in 2019 with the launch of a foam-dyed denim collection by its Wrangler brand. It has now expanded the program “to include any water savings...

24 Mar 2021