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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.

More From Evan Clark

Why Is Amazon Doubling Down in Luxury and Backing the Saks-Neiman’s Deal?

The e-commerce giant is getting in on the luxury action with some brick-and-mortar competitors.

A Deal at Last: Assessing the Future for ‘Saks Global’

After years of off-and-on merger talks, a definitive $2.65 billion deal involving Amazon, Rhône Capital…

Saks-Neiman’s Merger Has Finally Arrived: What Are the Ramifications?

Amazon is an investor in the deal, as the giant e-tailer aims to expand its luxury foothold.

Salt Life Set for Sale as Delta Apparel Files for Bankruptcy

The sea-savvy brand has a $28 million deal with FCM Saltwater Holdings seen as a stalking horse.

Mytheresa’s New Hamptons Pop-up With Porsche, Flamingo Estate Sells Fine Jewelry, Electric Cars

"This is about customer acquisition as well as engagement," said Heather Kaminetsky, Mytheresa's president of…

Consumers Feel Stuck — and the Implications for Retail Are Huge

How the election, the economy and the world have left shoppers in a state of stasis.

Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass Overdelivers for Q2, But Stock Still Takes a Hit

"Uncertainty has become our new certainty. We know that there's going to be uncertainty with the consumer,"…

Target Reshapes C-suite With New Eyes on Strategy and Merchandising

Christina Hennington and Rick Gomez are moving into new roles as Brian Cornell approaches his 10th year as…

ThredUp Adds to Board as It Plots AI Expansion

Tapestry's Noam Paransky is joining the resale pioneer's board as it looks to add more AI to its legacy…

What Retailers Can Learn From Express’ Trip Through Bankruptcy

Hilco executive Ian Fredericks diagnoses what went wrong at Express as it reemerges from Chapter 11.

Target to Offer Select Shopify Brands Online and In Store, Expanding Its Marketplace

The partnership will bring new brands to Target's curated marketplace.

Ralph Lauren’s Pay Tops $19M With Boost From Stock Awards

The designer's family also sold more than $500 million worth of Ralph Lauren Corp. stock in March.

Under Armour Agrees to Pay $434 Million to Settle Class Action Lawsuit

The case turned on the company's accounting and disclosures tied to its sales in 2015 and 2016.

Target Is Bringing AI Into Its Stores

Store Companion, the retailer's new AI chatbot, is ready to help frontline employees from handheld devices.

What the Highest-paid CEOs at U.S. Fashion and Retail Companies Make

Running the biggest company doesn't guarantee the biggest paycheck.

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