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Nike Plans to Cut Jobs in Digital Push

The planned layoffs come after the company reported a $790 million quarterly net loss, its first in more the two years.

Retail

Nike Plans to Cut Jobs in Digital Push

The planned layoffs come after the company reported a $790 million quarterly net loss, its first in more the two years.


Retail

Nike Reports Losses After Pandemic Hits Sales Harder Than Expected

A sign of Covid-19's effects on retail, the sportswear giant reported its lowest level of revenue since 2013.

Retail

Nike Reports Losses After Pandemic Hits Sales Harder Than Expected

A sign of Covid-19's effects on retail, the sportswear giant reported its lowest level of revenue since 2013.


Global Markets

Inside Michael Jordan's Eight-Year Trademark Battle in China

Brands can learn a lot from the case of Michael Jordan vs Qiaodan Sports. Not only does it provide a cautionary tale about protecting IP rights in China but the legal dispute also shines a new light on the $3 billion sneaker brand at a time of rapid growth.

Global Markets

Inside Michael Jordan's Eight-Year Trademark Battle in China

Brands can learn a lot from the case of Michael Jordan vs Qiaodan Sports. Not only does it provide a cautionary tale about protecting IP rights in China but the legal dispute also shines a new light on the $3 billion sneaker brand at a time of rapid growth.


Marketing

Can Condé Nast Woo Pandemic-Wary Advertisers?

This week, everyone will be talking about Condé Nast’s latest advertising push, what Nike’s results say about the activewear market and the fate of physical retail. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. 

Marketing

Can Condé Nast Woo Pandemic-Wary Advertisers?

This week, everyone will be talking about Condé Nast’s latest advertising push, what Nike’s results say about the activewear market and the fate of physical retail. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. 


News & Analysis

On Racism, Fashion Must Do More Than Speak Up

After yet another senseless killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police in the United States, the fashion industry has a duty to its customers and society at large to use its privilege and power to drive systemic change.

News & Analysis

On Racism, Fashion Must Do More Than Speak Up

After yet another senseless killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police in the United States, the fashion industry has a duty to its customers and society at large to use its privilege and power to drive systemic change.


Retail

Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.

Retail

Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.


Global Markets

The Power of African Brand Ambassadors

Celebrity marketing has fallen out of favour during the pandemic. But when the strategy makes a comeback global brands need to act fast to tap more African influencers to access high-growth markets like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.

Global Markets

The Power of African Brand Ambassadors

Celebrity marketing has fallen out of favour during the pandemic. But when the strategy makes a comeback global brands need to act fast to tap more African influencers to access high-growth markets like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.


Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.

Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.


Retail

Michael Jordan's First Air Jordan Sneakers Sold for Record $560,000 at Sotheby's

The auction coincided with the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan brand.

Retail

Michael Jordan's First Air Jordan Sneakers Sold for Record $560,000 at Sotheby's

The auction coincided with the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan brand.


Retail

Nike Warns of Fourth-Quarter Hit From Store Closures

The sportswear giant is boosting e-commerce capabilities to address increased online orders.

Retail

Nike Warns of Fourth-Quarter Hit From Store Closures

The sportswear giant is boosting e-commerce capabilities to address increased online orders.