Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
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Sports
The Hard Part for NikeSkims Begins Now
NikeSkims feels like a sure thing, but the two brands still have a lot to prove when it comes to their new partnership.
The Hard Part for NikeSkims Begins Now
NikeSkims feels like a sure thing, but the two brands still have a lot to prove when it comes to their new partnership.
Sports
Proof That Brand Values Still Matter
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that consumers will buy whatever their favorite brands are willing to sell them in 2025, but that’s not always the case.
Proof That Brand Values Still Matter
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that consumers will buy whatever their favorite brands are willing to sell them in 2025, but that’s not always the case.
Sports
Why Tom Sachs’ Controversy Didn’t Ruin the Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs’ upcoming release is more proof that scandal doesn’t matter in 2025.
Why Tom Sachs’ Controversy Didn’t Ruin the Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs’ upcoming release is more proof that scandal doesn’t matter in 2025.
Sports
Kith Dives Deeper Into Luxury
Nike and StockX’s years-long legal battle has finally come to a close.
Kith Dives Deeper Into Luxury
Nike and StockX’s years-long legal battle has finally come to a close.
Sports
It’s the Summer of Zellerfeld
For years, customers have been begging for innovation in the footwear space. Now, it seems, Zellerfeld is bringing plenty of it to the table.
It’s the Summer of Zellerfeld
For years, customers have been begging for innovation in the footwear space. Now, it seems, Zellerfeld is bringing plenty of it to the table.
Sports
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
Retail
Have Trump’s Tariffs Finally Put an End to Crocs’ 19-Year Reign?
The plastic clog maker’s share price is down nearly 30 percent — its lowest level for three years — and revenues are expected to drop by at least 9 percent in the current quarter.
Have Trump’s Tariffs Finally Put an End to Crocs’ 19-Year Reign?
The plastic clog maker’s share price is down nearly 30 percent — its lowest level for three years — and revenues are expected to drop by at least 9 percent in the current quarter.
Sports
Why Authentic Brands Group Is Playing the Long Game With Reebok
The brand management firm has been far more protective of Reebok than it has with its other brands since the former sneaker powerhouse became its largest purchase ever.
Why Authentic Brands Group Is Playing the Long Game With Reebok
The brand management firm has been far more protective of Reebok than it has with its other brands since the former sneaker powerhouse became its largest purchase ever.
Retail
Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers
Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.
Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers
Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.
Retail
Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be
Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.
Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be
Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.
Retail
Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China
As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.
Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China
As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.
Retail
Why Boat Shoes Are Floating Up Everywhere in Fashion
The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.
Why Boat Shoes Are Floating Up Everywhere in Fashion
The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.
The News in Brief
Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.