Ralph Lauren Corporation announced that Halide Alagoz will assume the role of Chief Operating & Product Officer on November 29, 2026, following the retirement of Robert Ranftl from his position as Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Alagoz currently serves as Chief Product & Merchandising Officer and will additionally lead the company's AI strategy and architecture & design organization. Concurrently, other executive roles were expanded: CFO Justin Picicci assumed responsibility for real estate and logistics; CMO Iris Langlois-Meurinne took on leadership of the licensing business; and Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer Katie Ioanilli added Design with Intent to her portfolio. These changes support the company's 'Next Great Chapter: Drive' strategy. Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, fragrances, home goods, and hospitality.

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on August 6, 2026, with diluted earnings per share of $4.28, a 22% increase from the prior year period. Revenue grew 14% to $2.0 billion, driven by double-digit growth in Asia and North America. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2027 constant currency revenue outlook to mid-single digits (5-6%) and adjusted operating margin expansion to 60-80 basis points. During the quarter, Ralph Lauren returned more than $300 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases, maintaining a balance sheet with $1.9 billion in cash and short-term investments. The company operates in the luxury lifestyle products industry, designing, marketing, and distributing apparel, accessories, fragrances, home goods, and hospitality services.