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Retail

Salomon Sales Spur Outlook Boost for Amer Sports

The sports company, which also owns Arc'teryx, raised its full-year guidance as its first-quarter results beat estimates, buoyed by demand for Salomon shoes.

Retail

Salomon Sales Spur Outlook Boost for Amer Sports

The sports company, which also owns Arc'teryx, raised its full-year guidance as its first-quarter results beat estimates, buoyed by demand for Salomon shoes.


Sports

Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collab Is Filling the Gap Sneakers Left

Audemars Piguet took a page out of the sneaker industry’s book to democratise its brand and release the most discussed product of the year so far.

Sports

Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collab Is Filling the Gap Sneakers Left

Audemars Piguet took a page out of the sneaker industry’s book to democratise its brand and release the most discussed product of the year so far.


Global Markets

India’s Under-the-Radar Luxury Opportunity: Kolkata

The country’s third-largest metropolitan area may lack the retail infrastructure of Mumbai or Delhi, but its affluent consumer base is becoming harder for global luxury brands to ignore.

Global Markets

India’s Under-the-Radar Luxury Opportunity: Kolkata

The country’s third-largest metropolitan area may lack the retail infrastructure of Mumbai or Delhi, but its affluent consumer base is becoming harder for global luxury brands to ignore.


Beauty

Nutrition Startup Raises $100 Million to Maximise GLP-1 Weight Loss

Menlo Ventures, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures and JPMorgan participated in Nourish’s fundraise. The company’s goal is boosting and preserving improvements from weight-loss medications.

Beauty

Nutrition Startup Raises $100 Million to Maximise GLP-1 Weight Loss

Menlo Ventures, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures and JPMorgan participated in Nourish’s fundraise. The company’s goal is boosting and preserving improvements from weight-loss medications.


Beauty

Meet Our Finalists for The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026

Mexico’s Productos Latina, the US’ Sarah Creal Beauty and Korea’s Borntostandout are among the 15 shortlisted brands for this year’s Global Awards in Napa Valley, California.

Beauty

Meet Our Finalists for The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026

Mexico’s Productos Latina, the US’ Sarah Creal Beauty and Korea’s Borntostandout are among the 15 shortlisted brands for this year’s Global Awards in Napa Valley, California.


Global Markets

Worldview | Australian Fashion Week Gets a Fresh Backdrop

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s booming resale trade, Indian manufacturing giant Pearl Global and the Chinese AI assistant used as a stylist.

Global Markets

Worldview | Australian Fashion Week Gets a Fresh Backdrop

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s booming resale trade, Indian manufacturing giant Pearl Global and the Chinese AI assistant used as a stylist.


Retail

Mango Owner Arrested in Probe Into Father’s 2024 Death

Jonathan Andic, owner of Spanish retailer Mango, was arrested in connection with the possible homicide of his father, Mango founder Isak Andic.

Retail

Mango Owner Arrested in Probe Into Father’s 2024 Death

Jonathan Andic, owner of Spanish retailer Mango, was arrested in connection with the possible homicide of his father, Mango founder Isak Andic.


Sustainability

Why High Fashion Can’t Quit Polyester

The material may be most closely associated with fast fashion, but high-end labels depend on it heavily because of its versatility. They’re not giving it up, even as surging fossil fuel prices push up costs.

Sustainability

Why High Fashion Can’t Quit Polyester

The material may be most closely associated with fast fashion, but high-end labels depend on it heavily because of its versatility. They’re not giving it up, even as surging fossil fuel prices push up costs.


Luxury

Did a Chaotic Drop Damage Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collaboration?

Robin Swithinbank assesses resale prices and brand risk after the Swiss watch group cancelled the launch of the Royal Pop pocket watch.

Luxury

Did a Chaotic Drop Damage Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collaboration?

Robin Swithinbank assesses resale prices and brand risk after the Swiss watch group cancelled the launch of the Royal Pop pocket watch.


Technology

Exclusive: Vêtir Valued at $150 Million in New Funding Round

The AI-powered styling and shopping app raised a $5.5 million Series A as it looks to expand.

Technology

Exclusive: Vêtir Valued at $150 Million in New Funding Round

The AI-powered styling and shopping app raised a $5.5 million Series A as it looks to expand.


Partner Content

Forging an Edge in Fashion and Sports E-Commerce

Last week, BoF and Amazon Fashion and Sports gathered industry leaders for a panel event to unpack how brands can drive attention and conversion on- and off-screen through a compelling digital experience. Now, BoF shares insights from the discussion.

Partner Content

Forging an Edge in Fashion and Sports E-Commerce

Last week, BoF and Amazon Fashion and Sports gathered industry leaders for a panel event to unpack how brands can drive attention and conversion on- and off-screen through a compelling digital experience. Now, BoF shares insights from the discussion.


Sports

Lululemon Criticises Chip Wilson, Sets Proxy Vote

The company rejected the overtures of founder Wilson to install new board members and set a shareholder vote for June.

Sports

Lululemon Criticises Chip Wilson, Sets Proxy Vote

The company rejected the overtures of founder Wilson to install new board members and set a shareholder vote for June.