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African Sneaker Brands Go Global

Big hitters and scrappy start-ups in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa are vying for a share of the $152 billion global sneaker market.

Sports

African Sneaker Brands Go Global

Big hitters and scrappy start-ups in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa are vying for a share of the $152 billion global sneaker market.


Sports

Do Sports Leagues Need ‘Creative Directors’?

Major League Soccer tapped streetwear designer Guillermo Andrade to be its creative advisor, hoping his cultural cachet will make the sport more popular in the US.

Sports

Do Sports Leagues Need ‘Creative Directors’?

Major League Soccer tapped streetwear designer Guillermo Andrade to be its creative advisor, hoping his cultural cachet will make the sport more popular in the US.


Luxury

How NBA Tunnel Walks Became Fashion Marketing Moments

The pre-game arena entrance is now a big business as more basketball players craft their personal brands, with the likes of Burberry, Thom Browne and Marni angling to dress athletes.

Luxury

How NBA Tunnel Walks Became Fashion Marketing Moments

The pre-game arena entrance is now a big business as more basketball players craft their personal brands, with the likes of Burberry, Thom Browne and Marni angling to dress athletes.


Sports

The Niche Sport Driving Sneaker Sales

Brands, retailers and investors are betting on trail running, the fast-growing endurance sport, to become activewear’s next big category.

Sports

The Niche Sport Driving Sneaker Sales

Brands, retailers and investors are betting on trail running, the fast-growing endurance sport, to become activewear’s next big category.


Sports

Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?

The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.

Sports

Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?

The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.


Sports

Salomon’s Super Bowl Surprise

Rihanna wore Salomon’s “Cross Low” sneakers as part of her all-red ensemble during the halftime performance, marking the culmination of the brand’s recent rise in fashion.

Sports

Salomon’s Super Bowl Surprise

Rihanna wore Salomon’s “Cross Low” sneakers as part of her all-red ensemble during the halftime performance, marking the culmination of the brand’s recent rise in fashion.


News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Teamed With FC Barcelona

The New York-based brand is betting on an assist from the sporting world to help fuel growth.

News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Teamed With FC Barcelona

The New York-based brand is betting on an assist from the sporting world to help fuel growth.


News & Analysis

Adidas Beats Nike in European Soccer's Shirt-Sponsorship Race

The sportswear giant has beaten its rivals to sponsor European soccer teams Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam, both of which have made the final in the UEFA Europa League.

News & Analysis

Adidas Beats Nike in European Soccer's Shirt-Sponsorship Race

The sportswear giant has beaten its rivals to sponsor European soccer teams Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam, both of which have made the final in the UEFA Europa League.


Technology

Adidas to Mass-Produce 3D-Printed Shoes

The new 'Futurecraft 4D' shoe is part of a broader push by the sportswear giant to react faster to changing fashions and create more customised products.

Technology

Adidas to Mass-Produce 3D-Printed Shoes

The new 'Futurecraft 4D' shoe is part of a broader push by the sportswear giant to react faster to changing fashions and create more customised products.


Retail

Lululemon Tumbles as Sales Outlook Misses Estimates

The Vancouver-based company is trying to overcome an industrywide discounting frenzy and mounting competition in athletic apparel.

Retail

Lululemon Tumbles as Sales Outlook Misses Estimates

The Vancouver-based company is trying to overcome an industrywide discounting frenzy and mounting competition in athletic apparel.


News & Analysis

New NHL-Fanatics Deal Brings Fast Fashion to Hockey Fans

Fanatics Inc. has become the world’s largest online seller of sports fan gear, handling more than $1 billion in annual sales.

News & Analysis

New NHL-Fanatics Deal Brings Fast Fashion to Hockey Fans

Fanatics Inc. has become the world’s largest online seller of sports fan gear, handling more than $1 billion in annual sales.


News & Analysis

Nike’s Move to Drop Golf Gives Callaway Big Opening, CEO Says

Nike Inc.’s loss of the golf-club business may be Callaway Golf Co.’s gain.

News & Analysis

Nike’s Move to Drop Golf Gives Callaway Big Opening, CEO Says

Nike Inc.’s loss of the golf-club business may be Callaway Golf Co.’s gain.