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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 “...

Sep 21, 2022

Fashion

Preppy look meets western wear: Gant and Wrangler announce joint collection

Sportswear brand Gant has announced a collaboration with denim brand Wrangler in which both brands celebrate their beginnings in the United States in the 1940s and tap into their extensive archives. The result is a 30-piece capsule collection launching this autumn. The jeans, clothing and accessories for men and women explore “the intersection...

Aug 15, 2022

ManagementFeatured

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...

Aug 5, 2022

Report

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...

Mar 18, 2022

Video

Video: Cosmic Ride by Wrangler

In this video, Wrangler has presented a preview of its spring collection in a short trailer called Cosmic Ride. Watch the video below. Video: Wrangler via YouTube Photo credit: Image: Wrangler via YouTube

Dec 15, 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...

Dec 15, 2021

Fashion

Wrangler partners with television series Yellowstone

Apparel brand Wrangler has partnered with television series Yellowstone on a pop culture collaboration. Working alongside ViacomCBS Consumer Products, which oversees all licensing and merchandising for Yellowstone’s network, Paramount Network, the two companies seek to deliver “genuine articles of apparel for those who live and aspire to the...

Nov 15, 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...

Oct 29, 2021

Fashion

Wrangler releases second Rick and Morty collection

Wrangler has teamed up with Adult Swim to release a second Rick and Morty collection. The first collection was launched in late 2020 and sold out twice. This newest collaboration includes designs never seen before on the show, and is now available exclusively on the Wrangler website. The collection has been released in anticipation of the annual...

Oct 27, 2021

Fashion

Wrangler implements recyclable fibres into autumn 2021 collection

In partnership with Infinited Fibre Company, American brand Wrangler has announced it will be incorporating the regenerated, recyclable fibre Infinna into its new autumn collection. Produced using textile waste, Infinna replaces the cotton used in denim, allowing clothing to be continuously recycled while using less water in the production...

Sep 21, 2021

Management

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...

Aug 5, 2021

ManagementFeatured

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...

May 6, 2021