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Coach and Ralph Lauren Lift Outlooks as Fashion's Winners Pull Ahead

Friday, November 6, 2026 · 8 min

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Tapestry raised its outlook as Coach sales climbed 16%, while Ralph Lauren also lifted guidance after broad-based growth. Their results sharpen the contrast between brands sustaining demand and businesses confronting restructuring, distribution disputes and closure.

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Tapestry raised its outlook as Coach sales climbed 16%, while Ralph Lauren also lifted guidance after broad-based growth. Their results sharpen the contrast between brands sustaining demand and businesses confronting restructuring, distribution disputes and closure.

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  1. Tapestry, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results and Raises Full Year Outlook – Tapestry, Inc. — Tapestry, Inc.
    ““Our first quarter marked a powerful start to the year, with revenue, margin, and earnings growth ahead of expectations and strength around the world. Our Amplify strategy continues to bring new consumers to our brands through our distinctive combination of creativity,…”
  2. David Jones store closures: Which Queensland locations are at risk as the retailer enters voluntary administration — Brisbane Times
    “Analysis by financial services firm MST Marquee identified all but two stores in Queensland as facing closure. There are four David Jones stores in Brisbane, located in Carindale, Chermside, the CBD and Indooroopilly. There are also two stores on the Gold Coast, at Pacific Fair…”
  3. Ralph Lauren Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results and Raises Fiscal 2027 Outlook — Ralph Lauren
    “NEW YORK — Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL), a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products, today reported earnings per diluted share of $4.87, up 47% to prior year on a reported basis and $4.64, up 22% on an adjusted basis, excluding…”
  4. Coperni shuts down: what happened to the brand and the crisis with Tomorrow - nss magazine — nss magazine
    “Yet the news was confirmed just today: Coperni has closed. It was known that the brand was in crisis and, at the beginning of October, nss magazine had published an analysis of the circumstances that had led Coperni into crisis. Today, however, it was co-founders and creative…”
  5. Steve Madden Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results | Steven Madden Ltd. — Steven Madden Ltd.
    “Income from operations totaled $73.2 million, or 9.5% of revenue, compared to $31.4 million, or 4.7% of revenue, in the same period of 2025. Adjusted income from operations totaled $78.9 million, or 10.2% of revenue, compared to $46.3 million, or 6.9% of revenue, in the same…”