Company Description
Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR) is described as a global house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands. According to multiple company communications, Tapestry unites the magic of the Coach and kate spade new york brands, which operate as unique and independent labels under a shared corporate umbrella. The company is associated with the manufacturing of women’s handbags and purses and is positioned in the broader fashion and accessories space.
Tapestry’s brands are characterized in its own materials as being defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. The company highlights a direct-to-consumer business model as a core competitive advantage, with its brands engaging consumers through digital channels and physical stores. In its proxy statement, Tapestry emphasizes that its stores and human connections are central to its consumer-obsessed culture and to building lasting customer relationships at scale.
Brand portfolio and strategic focus
Across its disclosures and investor communications, Tapestry repeatedly refers to itself as a global house of brands that brings together Coach and kate spade new york. Earlier communications also referenced Stuart Weitzman as part of the portfolio, but a later press release confirms that the sale of the Stuart Weitzman brand to Caleres was completed on August 4, 2025. Following that transaction, Tapestry’s own "About" sections describe its house of brands as uniting Coach and kate spade new york.
The company’s strategy, as outlined in its Investor Day materials and proxy statement, centers on a growth agenda called “Amplify”. This agenda focuses on four pillars that appear consistently in its filings and news releases:
- Building emotional connections with consumers
- Fueling fashion innovation and product excellence
- Delivering compelling experiences to drive global growth
- Igniting the power of its people to future-proof the business
Tapestry describes itself as a consumer-obsessed, data-driven organization that uses creativity, data, operational discipline and customer centricity to support its brands. The company highlights its focus on acquiring new customers, including Gen Z consumers, and on deepening emotional connections to drive durable growth.
Coach and kate spade new york
Coach is described in Tapestry’s proxy statement as having an 85-year history and is cited as delivering its strongest fiscal year on record in fiscal 2025. Tapestry attributes this performance to brand-building capabilities that blend disciplined, data-driven decision-making with a focus on understanding target consumers, particularly Gen Z. The company emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship and value at scale as differentiating characteristics of the Coach brand.
For kate spade new york, Tapestry’s materials state that the company is taking financial and strategic steps to reset the brand for long-term growth. It notes that it is applying proven brand-building learnings, leaning into investment and action, and maintaining a focus on operational discipline and sustained innovation. The company’s communications indicate that it views kate spade as having a significant runway for growth, with work underway to position the brand for future performance.
Business model and operations
In its proxy statement and earnings-related communications, Tapestry describes its business model as a direct-to-consumer approach that leverages both digital and brick-and-mortar channels. The company reports that it has increased direct-to-consumer revenue, including growth in digital revenue and gains in global brick-and-mortar sales. It notes that this model is powered by a combination of creativity and data and analytics capabilities.
Tapestry’s disclosures highlight its focus on building lasting customer relationships, supported by consumer insights capabilities that combine quantitative tools and qualitative research. The company reports acquiring millions of new customers in North America in a single fiscal year, with strong representation from Gen Z and Millennial consumers. It links these efforts to higher retention rates and to its goal of durable, profitable growth.
Corporate responsibility and sustainability
Tapestry devotes substantial attention in its communications to corporate responsibility. In its FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report announcement, the company organizes its efforts under a framework called Fabric of Change, with four pillars: Create Products with Care, Sustain the Planet, Uplift Our Communities and the Power of Our People. The report describes progress toward embedding responsible practices across brands and global operations.
The company states that it has achieved 100% renewable electricity across Tapestry-operated stores, offices and fulfillment centers. It also reports making strides in scaling the use of environmentally preferred materials and reaching a high level of raw material mapping to support traceability goals. Tapestry highlights multi-year investments to strengthen global leather supply chains, referencing long-standing supplier relationships, third-party verification systems, technology-driven traceability solutions and partnerships with environmental organizations.
In a separate announcement with Pivot Energy, Tapestry is described as entering a 15-year agreement to purchase Renewable Energy Credits from Illinois community solar projects. The company presents this partnership as part of its broader commitment to operating responsibly, reducing environmental impact and supporting a more resilient, low-carbon future in communities where it operates.
Community and people focus
Tapestry’s materials consistently emphasize its commitment to communities and employees. In its corporate responsibility reporting, the company notes that employees have contributed hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours toward a multi-year goal. It also highlights efforts to build a culture where employees feel connected, supported and empowered, with engagement in learning and skill-building programs.
The company’s "About" descriptions state that it seeks to empower communities, make the fashion industry more sustainable, and build an equitable, inclusive and diverse company. It frames culture as an accelerator for business success and describes ongoing investment in leadership and a growth mindset to support long-term transformation.
Capital allocation and shareholder focus
Across its earnings releases, Investor Day materials and SEC filings, Tapestry underscores its approach to capital allocation. The company reports returning substantial capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases over recent fiscal years. It has announced plans to return additional capital over a multi-year planning horizon, supported by what it describes as robust free cash flow generation and a flexible balance sheet.
The Board of Directors has approved share repurchase authorizations, including a new authorization of up to $3.0 billion of outstanding common stock, as disclosed in an 8-K filing. Tapestry’s communications link these programs to its confidence in its strategies and its objective of driving long-term value creation for shareholders.
Governance and regulatory profile
Tapestry, Inc. is incorporated in Maryland and files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Commission File Number 1-16153. The company’s SEC filings, including Form 8-K current reports and its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, provide information on governance matters such as director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification and board composition.
The company’s proxy materials describe a Board that oversees strategy, risk and compensation, and they outline proposals presented to stockholders at the annual meeting. Tapestry’s filings also document special equity awards and compensation arrangements for senior executives, which are structured to align with long-term performance goals and shareholder interests.
Environmental partnerships and material innovation
Beyond energy initiatives, Tapestry has entered into a strategic partnership with Gen Phoenix, a manufacturer of sustainable recycled leather fiber material. According to a joint announcement, Tapestry has increased its equity stake in Gen Phoenix and entered into a multi-year supply agreement. The partnership is described as enabling access to next-generation materials at scale and aligning with Tapestry’s focus on circularity and sustainable materials.
The companies characterize this collaboration as a blueprint for how brands and material innovators can co-create sustainable solutions, combining material innovation, leather heritage and shared values. Tapestry’s participation in this investment round is framed as supporting both sustainability objectives and business goals related to supply chain resilience and alignment with evolving consumer expectations.