Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Ralph Lauren names Ryan Lally chief brand communications officer
Ralph Lauren named Ryan Lally chief brand communications officer.
2022
Ralph Lauren launches HBCU scholarship program with UNCF
Ralph Lauren launched a $2 million scholarship program for students at historically Black colleges and universities through a partnership with the United Negro College Fund. The funding is to support students at Morehouse College, Spelman College, and 10 additional institutions over five years.
2022
Ralph Lauren launches HBCU scholarship program with UNCF
Ralph Lauren launched a $2 million scholarship program through a partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), supporting students at Morehouse College, Spelman College, and 10 additional institutions over five years.
2021
Ralph Lauren launches Color on Demand cotton-dyeing system
Ralph Lauren launched Color on Demand, a multi-phase dyeing system described as potentially the world's first scalable zero-wastewater cotton-dyeing system.
2021
Ralph Lauren ends sponsorship of Justin Thomas
Ralph Lauren terminated its sponsorship of golfer Justin Thomas after his use of a homophobic slur.
2020
Polo Ralph Lauren introduces Polo-logo watches
Polo Ralph Lauren introduced watches featuring its Polo logo. The article described several dial and sport varieties and said the watches were available exclusively on the Polo App, starting at $1,650.
2020
Ralph Lauren sues Factory Mutual over insurance coverage
Ralph Lauren sued its insurer, Factory Mutual Insurance, alleging that the insurer tried to limit coverage for pandemic-related business losses. The allegations are reported as claims in the lawsuit, not as established findings.
2020
Parity.org launches pledge for people of color representation
Parity.org announced the ParityPledge in Support of People of Color, asking companies to commit to interviewing at least one qualified person of color for every open leadership role. The release said more than 60 companies had signed on as founding partners.
2020
Burlington and Ralph Lauren collaborate on isolation gowns
Burlington supported Ralph Lauren in transitioning production to make isolation gowns for healthcare and other community workers in New York, New Jersey and North Carolina, supplying Maxima fabrics and technical expertise.
2020
Ralph Lauren announces temporary North American store closures
On March 17, Ralph Lauren announced that all its North American stores would close from March 18 through April 1 in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Employees affected by the closure would receive their standard pay for the two weeks; customers could continue shopping through its digital sites and mobile apps.
2020
Ralph Lauren responds to use of fraternity symbols on chinos
After backlash over Phi Beta Sigma symbols appearing on Polo Ralph Lauren chinos, Ralph Lauren apologized, said it was taking the product off its sales channels, and said it would review its design protocols. The article reports that the fraternity's representative was shocked and appalled by the pants.
2020
Ralph Lauren responds to use of fraternity symbols on chinos
After complaints about fraternity symbols appearing on chinos, Ralph Lauren apologized and said it had stopped selling the pants. The fraternity's legal representative said the organization was investigating and alleged that the symbols had been used without consent.
2020
Ralph Lauren responds to use of fraternity lettering on pants
After Watch The Yard reported pants bearing Phi Beta Sigma lettering were being sold on Ralph Lauren’s France site, Ralph Lauren apologized, said the use of the symbols was an oversight, and said it was removing the product from its sales channels and reviewing its protocols.
2020
Ralph Lauren apologizes and removes pants bearing Phi Beta Sigma lettering
Ralph Lauren said the use of Phi Beta Sigma symbols on its pants was an oversight, apologized, and said it was removing the product from its sales channels and reviewing its protocols.