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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

Farfetch Shares Spike as Company Returns to GMV Growth

The platform, which is looking to lead in AI, is starting to put the closure of its Russian business and the…

Walmart U.S. Comps Up 7.4 Percent as Discount Giant Tops Estimates

The retailer showed its strength, in brick-and-mortar, digital and advertising.

‘Affordable Joy’ Helps Target Sales, but Consumers Aren’t Impulse Shopping Like They Used To

The retailer beat analyst profit expectations in the first quarter and maintained its full-year guidance.

Episode 27: AI’s Arrival, In Retail and the World

In this episode, WWD Voices cohost Evan Clark speaks with Jordan Fisher, CEO and founder of Standard AI.

Target Tops Profit Estimates, Projects $500M Shrink Increase This Year

The discounter beat analyst expectations in the first quarter and maintained its full-year guidance.

Fashion Sales Slip Even as Retail Moves Higher Overall

The Census Bureau's monthly reading of sales showed a mixed bag.

The Walmart/Target First-quarter Square Off

Walmart is expected to show more comp growth, but both are struggling in discretionary categories.

Bluestar Buys Scotch & Soda’s U.S. Operations

The brand has seen stores close as it's made the transition to new owners, who are now looking to drive…

Shopping With a Robot, Google Testing New AI-powered Search

With the Search Generative Experience in the tech giant's Search Labs, artificial intelligence can do the…

RealReal Pushes Higher, but Losses Continue

The resale pioneer also saw its active buyer count hit 1 million.

Reimagining the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show With New Purpose

Victoria's Secret's message has changed, but can it make the sale?

Stephanie Linnartz Starts Journey as Under Armour CEO

The former Marriott executive said the brand must "deliver better" and "my job is to make that vision a…

Strong Job Market Boosts Wall Street, Complicates Life for Fed

Consumers are pressured by inflation despite readily available jobs — and the imbalances in the economy only…

Portman Plays Godmother, Casta Fronts Calzedonia, Ralph’s Fashion Scholarship

Natalie Portman will be godmother of the Trophée Chopard, Laetitia Casta fronts Calzedonia's swimwear…

Target CEO Brian Cornell Sees Pay Decrease in 2022

The CEO received less incentive pay and a smaller bonus in the tough retail landscape last year.