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Lee (NYSE:KTB) has announced a global collaboration with Crayola, launching a limited-edition collection that combines Lee's iconic workwear with Crayola's retired crayon colors. The collection, available from August 21, 2025, features eight revived Crayola colors including Magic Mint, Dandelion, Raw Umber, Orange Red, and Violet Blue.

The collaboration includes overalls, carpenter pants, chore jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories, with prices ranging from $39 to $118. The collection will be distributed through Lee owned stores and websites in the US, Europe, and China, as well as major retailers including Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Asos, and Zalando.

The pieces feature exclusive co-branded elements and incorporate Crayola's retired colors into Lee's classic workwear designs, particularly the iconic indigo railroad stripe pattern.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) reported strong Q2 2025 results with revenue of $658 million, up 8% year-over-year. The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $1.21, representing a 23% increase, while adjusted operating income grew 25% to $100 million.

Key highlights include Wrangler brand's 7% global revenue growth to $461 million, the successful integration of recently acquired Helly Hansen, and a 120 basis point improvement in adjusted gross margin to 46.4%. The company strengthened its 2025 outlook, now expecting revenue between $3.09-$3.12 billion and adjusted EPS of approximately $5.45, despite tariff impacts.

The company maintained strong financial discipline with a $25 million voluntary term loan payment and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) has announced key leadership changes with Jenni Broyles and Joseph Alkire assuming expanded roles on the Executive Leadership Team. Broyles will serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer & Global Head of Brands, overseeing international and commercial operations for Lee and Wrangler brands. Alkire takes on the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Global Head of Operations, leading supply chain operations.

Both executives will report directly to Scott Baxter, President, CEO and Chairman. The company also announced that Tom Waldron, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will depart the company after a transition period ending September 30.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB), the company behind iconic brands Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2025.

Kontoor Brands operates as a purpose-led organization that leverages its global platform, strategic sourcing model, and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and create long-term stakeholder value.

Wrangler (NYSE:KTB) has announced a strategic collaboration with STATE Bags for the back-to-school season, launching on July 17, 2025. The collection features 10 pieces, including boys' and girls' trucker jackets, Kane backpacks, and Rodgers lunchboxes.

The collection combines Wrangler's denim heritage with STATE's modern design approach, featuring 100% cotton denim jackets priced at $89.99, backpacks at $149.99, and lunchboxes at $49.99. This partnership follows Wrangler's successful kids' business collaborations with Barbie and Hot Wheels, targeting ages 4 to 14 years.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB), owner of iconic brands Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company will release results at approximately 6:50 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The conference call will be accessible via live broadcast on kontoorbrands.com/investors, with an archived version available afterward at the same location for those unable to attend the live event.

Wrangler, owned by Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB), has signed a multiyear licensing agreement with Genesco (NYSE: GCO) for the design, sourcing, and marketing of footwear products. The partnership will expand Wrangler's presence in the footwear market, leveraging Genesco's expertise in branded footwear and retail presence across 1,250+ stores.

The initial collection, set to launch in Fall 2026, will feature classic Wrangler-inspired designs and trend-driven styles across men's, women's, and children's categories. The collaboration aims to blend Wrangler's rugged authenticity with Genesco's innovation capabilities, focusing on everyday workwear, casual lifestyle, and Western-inspired silhouettes.

Wrangler (KTB) and Made In Cookware have announced a limited-edition collaboration launching June 3, 2025, combining culinary functionality with denim fashion. The collection features four apparel pieces including a denim chef chore jacket, cotton indigo twill chef shirt, collaborative t-shirt, and a denim apron, priced from $34.99 to $114.99. The partnership also introduces three premium French knives with unique denim micarta handles, available individually ($129-$189) or as a set ($369). The collection is fronted by Chef Daisy Ryan and Greg Ryan, co-founders of Bells Restaurant in California. The collaboration will be available on both brands' websites, representing a fusion of Wrangler's American craftsmanship heritage with Made In's culinary expertise, which supplies over 2,000 restaurants worldwide.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) has completed its acquisition of Helly Hansen, a global outdoor and workwear brand. The strategic acquisition is expected to immediately boost Kontoor's revenue, adjusted earnings per share, and cash flow in fiscal 2025. This move expands Kontoor's portfolio, which now includes three major brands: Wrangler®, Lee®, and Helly Hansen®. The acquisition aims to enhance growth profile, drive category diversification, increase geographic presence, and strengthen the company's position in outdoor and workwear markets. CEO Scott Baxter expressed confidence that the acquisition will create significant long-term value for shareholders.