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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

Silicon Valley Bank’s Chilling Effect on Fashion

How the bank's failure raises concerns about fashion's finances and the consumer.

Khaite Scores Investment From Stripes

The infusion is intended to power the brand, launched by Catherine Holstein, into its next phase of growth.

WHP Scores $375M Investment From Ares for Big Valuation

The parent company of Anne Klein and Joseph Abboud has a new kitty to cut some deals.

Jerome Powell Sends Wall Street a Wake-up Call

The Fed chair signaled potentially bigger rate hikes as retailers like Walmart navigate a tricky economy.

A ‘What If’ Look at LVMH + Richemont

Analyst Oliver Chen ran the numbers on an hypothetical LVMH deal for Richemont and found a big price tag and…

Rent the Runway’s Bid for Growth: Give Renters More

CEO Jennifer Hyman is pushing toward profitability by giving most subscribers a 25 percent boost in the…

Victoria’s Secret’s Evolution Continues, Pink Apparel Getting Refresh

The firm's first full year as a stand-alone company was a whirlwind of change and more is on the way.

Jared Leto and Tessa Thompson at Off-White; Y-3 Atelier Launches

Plus, L Catterton buys a stake in APC, confirming a prior WWD report.

Victoria’s Secret Tops Q4 Profit Estimates, but Signals Caution

The intimates giant logged sales of $2 billion for the fourth quarter, inline with analyst projections.

L Catterton Sees 500M Euro Future for A.P.C.

The consumer investment giant, which also controls Birkenstock and Etro, continues to believe in big growth…

American Eagle Profit Growth Tops Estimates

After a year of inventory control, the retailer is cautious, but looking forward to a breather that will help…

The RealReal’s New CEO Sees ‘Bright Future,’ but Has ‘No Illusions’

John Koryl weighed in on the resale pioneer and its path to profitability during his first quarterly…

The ‘New Normal’ at Target, Steadier Consumers, More Efficiency

Apparel is a key example of CEO Brian Cornell's efforts to streamline at the discounter.

Target Tops Q4 Sales Estimates Despite Weakness in Discretionary

Profits fell compared with the go-go holidays of a year ago, but also came in stronger than projected.

Solomon Partners on Dealmaking in an Uncertain World

Cathy Leonhardt and David Shiffman talk about where the market is today and when it will perk up.