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.
sports
Financial Markets
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
News & Analysis
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
News & Analysis
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
News & Analysis
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Technology
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
News & Analysis
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Retail
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Retail
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Retail
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Retail
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
Marketing
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
Retail
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
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.