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Global sportswear brand On, was co-founded by former Swiss Ironman champion Olivier Bernhard alongside David Allemann & Caspar Coppetti. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the brand produces clothing tailored to a range of sporting activities and performance-focused footwear.

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Sports

The Technology Behind On’s Newest ‘Super Shoe’

The Swiss brand’s athletes have already been winning races using its new technology, LightSpray, which forms the basis of its latest racing sneaker, the $330 Cloudboom Strike LS.

Sports

The Technology Behind On’s Newest ‘Super Shoe’

The Swiss brand’s athletes have already been winning races using its new technology, LightSpray, which forms the basis of its latest racing sneaker, the $330 Cloudboom Strike LS.


Sports

The Rise of Sportswear’s Challenger Brands, in Four Charts

Nike and Adidas still dwarf the competition in the sportswear category. But a new report shows how their market share is being rapidly eaten away by a collective of newer brands, from On and Hoka to Arc’teryx and Salomon.

Sports

The Rise of Sportswear’s Challenger Brands, in Four Charts

Nike and Adidas still dwarf the competition in the sportswear category. But a new report shows how their market share is being rapidly eaten away by a collective of newer brands, from On and Hoka to Arc’teryx and Salomon.


Sports

Sneaker Brand On to Launch New Line With FKA Twigs

The British musician will collaborate with the Swiss brand on a collection of training apparel, and will serve as the face of their first collection to be released in August.

Sports

Sneaker Brand On to Launch New Line With FKA Twigs

The British musician will collaborate with the Swiss brand on a collection of training apparel, and will serve as the face of their first collection to be released in August.


Workplace & Talent

Fashion Industry Leaders on Upskilling Opportunities in the Workplace

BoF spoke to HR executives and talent experts at Alexander McQueen, On and Deckers Brands — global employers currently recruiting on BoF Careers — to understand what skills are most relevant to the fashion industry and how to upskill in them in the workplace.

Workplace & Talent

Fashion Industry Leaders on Upskilling Opportunities in the Workplace

BoF spoke to HR executives and talent experts at Alexander McQueen, On and Deckers Brands — global employers currently recruiting on BoF Careers — to understand what skills are most relevant to the fashion industry and how to upskill in them in the workplace.


Retail

Federer-Backed On Disappoints With Sales Forecast, Results

On expects sales to grow at least 30 percent this year to 2.25 billion Swiss francs ($2.56 billion) or more.

Retail

Federer-Backed On Disappoints With Sales Forecast, Results

On expects sales to grow at least 30 percent this year to 2.25 billion Swiss francs ($2.56 billion) or more.


Sports

On: Capitalising on the Perennial Sportswear Boom

Sportswear brands can lean into innovation, technology and collaborations to build credibility with outdoor-focused consumers, explains On's co-founder for The State of Fashion 2024.

Sports

On: Capitalising on the Perennial Sportswear Boom

Sportswear brands can lean into innovation, technology and collaborations to build credibility with outdoor-focused consumers, explains On's co-founder for The State of Fashion 2024.


Retail

The Category Where Nike Is Racing to Catch Up

The world’s biggest footwear brand has struggled to fend off competition in the fast-growing running category. Earnings this week provide an opportunity to show progress.

Retail

The Category Where Nike Is Racing to Catch Up

The world’s biggest footwear brand has struggled to fend off competition in the fast-growing running category. Earnings this week provide an opportunity to show progress.


Retail

The Year Ahead: How Brands Are Reinventing Outdoor Wear

The lines between functionality and style will continue to blur as consumers continue to embrace ”gorpcore” and competition increases among technical outdoor wear players, according to The State of Fashion 2024.

Retail

The Year Ahead: How Brands Are Reinventing Outdoor Wear

The lines between functionality and style will continue to blur as consumers continue to embrace ”gorpcore” and competition increases among technical outdoor wear players, according to The State of Fashion 2024.


Sustainability

Target, New Balance Among New Collective of Brands Pushing Circular Footwear

The eight founding members of the nonprofit initiative say it is the first of its kind explicitly focused on the challenge for shoes.

Sustainability

Target, New Balance Among New Collective of Brands Pushing Circular Footwear

The eight founding members of the nonprofit initiative say it is the first of its kind explicitly focused on the challenge for shoes.


Partner Content

How Collaboration and Creativity Is Nurtured Cross-Functionally at On

BoF sits down with three employees from the sportswear company — the chief marketing officer, global head of design and accessories team lead — to learn how On fosters creative talent across its business, boosted by cross-team collaboration and mentorship.

Partner Content

How Collaboration and Creativity Is Nurtured Cross-Functionally at On

BoF sits down with three employees from the sportswear company — the chief marketing officer, global head of design and accessories team lead — to learn how On fosters creative talent across its business, boosted by cross-team collaboration and mentorship.