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.
sport
Sports
How Adidas Engineered Its Big Comeback
Two years ago, Adidas was in crisis after terminating its Yeezy business. But since then, the brand has engineered a remarkable turnaround, led by CEO Bjørn Gulden and the success of its Samba sneakers. Gulden and other Adidas executives opened up about the changes that got the company back on track, and what’s next for the sneaker giant.
How Adidas Engineered Its Big Comeback
Two years ago, Adidas was in crisis after terminating its Yeezy business. But since then, the brand has engineered a remarkable turnaround, led by CEO Bjørn Gulden and the success of its Samba sneakers. Gulden and other Adidas executives opened up about the changes that got the company back on track, and what’s next for the sneaker giant.
Sports
Nike CEO John Donahoe to Step Down
The embattled chief executive will make way for Elliott Hill, a Nike veteran who had retired from the brand in 2020.
Nike CEO John Donahoe to Step Down
The embattled chief executive will make way for Elliott Hill, a Nike veteran who had retired from the brand in 2020.
Luxury
LVMH Close to F1 Sponsorship Deal for Range of Brands
The French luxury conglomerate is in late stage talks to become a major sponsor of Formula One in a deal that could see brands beyond Tag Heuer on the track.
LVMH Close to F1 Sponsorship Deal for Range of Brands
The French luxury conglomerate is in late stage talks to become a major sponsor of Formula One in a deal that could see brands beyond Tag Heuer on the track.
Sports
The Debate Over Nike’s CEO Bursts Into the Open
Speculation about the chief executive’s future is now happening in the open public as pressure grows on Nike's management to enact a turnaround — and do it sooner than later.
The Debate Over Nike’s CEO Bursts Into the Open
Speculation about the chief executive’s future is now happening in the open public as pressure grows on Nike's management to enact a turnaround — and do it sooner than later.
Sports
How Running Went High Tech
Forget your $285 Nike Alphaflys and that $150 Salomon technical vest. The biggest flex is turning up to run club with a perfect recovery score on Oura or Whoop.
How Running Went High Tech
Forget your $285 Nike Alphaflys and that $150 Salomon technical vest. The biggest flex is turning up to run club with a perfect recovery score on Oura or Whoop.
Sports
Why Cult Skate Brands Roll Past the Olympics
Despite skateboarding now being part of the Olympics, a number of influential skateboard brands like Supreme and Palace don't bother marketing at the global event.
Why Cult Skate Brands Roll Past the Olympics
Despite skateboarding now being part of the Olympics, a number of influential skateboard brands like Supreme and Palace don't bother marketing at the global event.
Beauty
Beauty’s Olympics Marketing Playbook
Beauty brands may not have their logo on an athlete’s uniform, but they’re still finding ways to market around the Olympics through partnerships with top athletes and social-media friendly campaigns.
Beauty’s Olympics Marketing Playbook
Beauty brands may not have their logo on an athlete’s uniform, but they’re still finding ways to market around the Olympics through partnerships with top athletes and social-media friendly campaigns.
Sports
Fashion’s Sports Obsession Is No Accident
The Olympics are proving a perfect marriage of the sports and fashion industries. It’s the culmination of several factors that have turned sport into fashion’s most exciting new arena over the past two years.
Fashion’s Sports Obsession Is No Accident
The Olympics are proving a perfect marriage of the sports and fashion industries. It’s the culmination of several factors that have turned sport into fashion’s most exciting new arena over the past two years.
Sports
How Fashion Can Nail the Tricky Details of Sports Partnerships
As fashion’s interest in sports grows, brands are getting a crash course in the complicated world of sports sponsorships.
How Fashion Can Nail the Tricky Details of Sports Partnerships
As fashion’s interest in sports grows, brands are getting a crash course in the complicated world of sports sponsorships.
Sports
Inside New Balance’s Plan to Become a $10 Billion Sportswear Giant
In under a decade, the Boston-based company transformed itself from a brand for dads and runners into one of the hottest players in the sneaker world. Now, it’s using the Olympics and an expanding roster of collaborators, athlete partners and sports categories as catalysts to achieve its lofty ambitions.
Inside New Balance’s Plan to Become a $10 Billion Sportswear Giant
In under a decade, the Boston-based company transformed itself from a brand for dads and runners into one of the hottest players in the sneaker world. Now, it’s using the Olympics and an expanding roster of collaborators, athlete partners and sports categories as catalysts to achieve its lofty ambitions.
Retail
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
Retail
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
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.