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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For Adidas, Making Marathon History Worked Well
Adidas’ performance at the London Marathon established it as a leader in the running category.

For Adidas, Making Marathon History Worked Well
Adidas’ performance at the London Marathon established it as a leader in the running category.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.