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Retail

Adidas Reports Strong Sales in ‘Very Volatile’ Market

The company delivered stronger than expected profit and sales in the first quarter, driven by strength in categories such as running.

Retail

Adidas Reports Strong Sales in ‘Very Volatile’ Market

The company delivered stronger than expected profit and sales in the first quarter, driven by strength in categories such as running.


Luxury

Is Ferragamo’s Turnaround Finally on Track?

After more than 10 years of turnaround efforts, recent results and conversations with management suggest Salvatore Ferragamo is moving in the right direction, write Luca Solca and Maria Meita.

Luxury

Is Ferragamo’s Turnaround Finally on Track?

After more than 10 years of turnaround efforts, recent results and conversations with management suggest Salvatore Ferragamo is moving in the right direction, write Luca Solca and Maria Meita.


Entrepreneurship

How Some Founders Are Redefining Fashion’s Idea of Success

As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.

Entrepreneurship

How Some Founders Are Redefining Fashion’s Idea of Success

As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.


Partner Content

Inside Amazon Beauty’s Bid to Become a Discovery-Led Destination

As competition intensifies across the beauty category, Amazon Beauty is leveraging AI, entertainment, premiumisation and frictionless checkout to help brands turn browsing into purchase.

Partner Content

Inside Amazon Beauty’s Bid to Become a Discovery-Led Destination

As competition intensifies across the beauty category, Amazon Beauty is leveraging AI, entertainment, premiumisation and frictionless checkout to help brands turn browsing into purchase.


Beauty

Puig Sales Growth Slows Despite Stable Revenue

The parent company of Byredo and Charlotte Tilbury reported softened sales growth in the US and Europe as demand for niche fragrances cools.

Beauty

Puig Sales Growth Slows Despite Stable Revenue

The parent company of Byredo and Charlotte Tilbury reported softened sales growth in the US and Europe as demand for niche fragrances cools.


Global Markets

Fashion’s Race to the Indian Stock Market

From high-growth garment exporters to billion-dollar jewellers, Indian companies are gearing up for IPOs even as global economic uncertainty and market volatility threaten to delay some listings.

Global Markets

Fashion’s Race to the Indian Stock Market

From high-growth garment exporters to billion-dollar jewellers, Indian companies are gearing up for IPOs even as global economic uncertainty and market volatility threaten to delay some listings.


Sports

For Adidas, Making Marathon History Worked Well

Adidas’ performance at the London Marathon established it as a leader in the running category.

Sports

For Adidas, Making Marathon History Worked Well

Adidas’ performance at the London Marathon established it as a leader in the running category.


Beauty

Kimberly-Clark Sticks to 2026 Outlook, Beats Sales Estimates

Kimberly-Clark kept its annual forecast intact and beat first-quarter sales estimates on Tuesday, as the company expects to close its $40 billion acquisition of Tylenol and Neutrogena in the second half of 2026.

Beauty

Kimberly-Clark Sticks to 2026 Outlook, Beats Sales Estimates

Kimberly-Clark kept its annual forecast intact and beat first-quarter sales estimates on Tuesday, as the company expects to close its $40 billion acquisition of Tylenol and Neutrogena in the second half of 2026.


Global Markets

Worldview | South African Fashion Week’s Runway Reboot

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese casualwear giants, Turkey’s modest fashion expo and Brazilian retailers’ bet on Uruguay.

Global Markets

Worldview | South African Fashion Week’s Runway Reboot

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese casualwear giants, Turkey’s modest fashion expo and Brazilian retailers’ bet on Uruguay.


Global Markets

China’s Anta Plans Return to India

The Chinese sportswear giant will open 10 stores across the country by early 2027, after previously retreating from the market as relations between China and India deteriorated.

Global Markets

China’s Anta Plans Return to India

The Chinese sportswear giant will open 10 stores across the country by early 2027, after previously retreating from the market as relations between China and India deteriorated.


Technology

Why People Hate AI

Anger towards AI is growing as it becomes more deeply embedded in the workplace and daily life. Brands that want to use the technology and maintain customer trust would be wise to understand the reasons.

Technology

Why People Hate AI

Anger towards AI is growing as it becomes more deeply embedded in the workplace and daily life. Brands that want to use the technology and maintain customer trust would be wise to understand the reasons.


Beauty

The Platform That’s Critical to Success in China

RedNote’s 350 million users have helped make it a powerful force in China’s beauty market. Here’s how to stand out.

Beauty

The Platform That’s Critical to Success in China

RedNote’s 350 million users have helped make it a powerful force in China’s beauty market. Here’s how to stand out.