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Nike’s Hottest Shoe Isn’t a Sneaker
StockX’s newest ‘Big Facts’ report shows that one of Nike’s hottest sneakers of the year wasn’t actually a sneaker at all.
Roksanda Appoints Patricia Sancho as Chief Executive Officer
The former Temperley executive will assume the position of CEO effective immediately.
Worldview | Iran Mode Goes Ahead Despite Tehran Protests
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian textile exports, fast-fashion resellers in Mexico and China’s latest attempt to woo Russian shoppers.
Luxury’s New Australian Boomtown: Brisbane
With tourism thriving, millionaire numbers climbing and the Olympics on the horizon, brands are turning their attention to the Queensland capital as major retail developments get underway.
The Anti-AI Aesthetic Taking Over Social Media
Products strewn across the sink, half-empty or in cluttered piles have replaced picture-perfect shelfies as brands and influencers find luxury in mess.
Have Sneaker Sales Finally Peaked?
Sneakers have dominated the footwear business for years, driven by constant growth from industry leaders like Nike and Adidas. Now, questions are rising about how much further that growth can go.
AI Just Had Its Big Shopping Breakthrough. Is Fashion Ready?
The arrival of direct checkout in AI search engines like ChatGPT is being called the biggest innovation in online shopping in over a decade. BoF breaks down how brands and retailers are getting ready for the disruption.
Cucinelli Q4 Revenue Rises 12%, Lifted by the Americas and Asia
The Italian group, the first in the luxury sector to report, confirmed its outlook for a revenue gain of 10 percent this year, but was more cautious for 2027 and 2028.
Lululemon Rises as Holiday Sales Show Signs of Rebound
The yogawear company sees fourth-quarter sales at the higher end of its guidance, a sign the brand is regaining some momentum following a series of disappointing results.
JD Sports Will Make It Easier for Shoppers to Buy Through AI Platforms
The British sportswear retailer is enabling ‘one-click purchases’ through AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in the US.
Birkenstock Expects Quarterly Revenue Below Expectations Amid Tariff Pressures
The sandal maker’s business has been hampered by US tariffs on the EU and consumers turning more cautious on non-essential spending.
Abercrombie Tumbles After Holiday Sales Disappoint Investors
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares tumbled after holiday sales weren’t robust enough for the company to lift its sales guidance.