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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.