JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
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How Brands Brought the US Open Off the Court
While ticket prices have made the Grand Slam tournament more exclusive and less accessible to average fans, brands are stepping up to fill the void, creating tennis-themed experiences throughout the city.
How Brands Brought the US Open Off the Court
While ticket prices have made the Grand Slam tournament more exclusive and less accessible to average fans, brands are stepping up to fill the void, creating tennis-themed experiences throughout the city.
Beauty
At a $10.1 Billion Valuation, Whoop Turns to Women
The US wearables company is hoping to add more female customers with the launch of a new, more elevated design.
At a $10.1 Billion Valuation, Whoop Turns to Women
The US wearables company is hoping to add more female customers with the launch of a new, more elevated design.
Beauty
Can Underwear Be Skincare?
Labels like Underdays and Sylva are on the vanguard of a new category called 'carewear,' creating clothing with wellness or skincare benefits. But the business plan is still a work in progress.
Can Underwear Be Skincare?
Labels like Underdays and Sylva are on the vanguard of a new category called 'carewear,' creating clothing with wellness or skincare benefits. But the business plan is still a work in progress.
Sports
Can Skims Level Up by Hiring Supreme’s Former Creative Chief?
Skims’ hire of former Supreme executive Erin Magee and promotion of Yeezy alum Kim Schraub to chief brand officer signal changes ahead as the brand tries to separate itself from its activewear rivals.
Can Skims Level Up by Hiring Supreme’s Former Creative Chief?
Skims’ hire of former Supreme executive Erin Magee and promotion of Yeezy alum Kim Schraub to chief brand officer signal changes ahead as the brand tries to separate itself from its activewear rivals.
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Sports
Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens
The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting goods.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens
The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting goods.
Stores
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Retail
JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.
JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.
Retail
What’s Behind the Big Swings in Fashion Stocks
Several fashion and sportswear companies have seen their share prices rise or fall dramatically in recent weeks — sometimes their most on record — despite relatively minor deviations from investors’ expectations. The volatility could stick around.
What’s Behind the Big Swings in Fashion Stocks
Several fashion and sportswear companies have seen their share prices rise or fall dramatically in recent weeks — sometimes their most on record — despite relatively minor deviations from investors’ expectations. The volatility could stick around.
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Sports
The World Cup’s Biggest Fashion Moments in Five Charts
Data from the 2026 tournament reveals how a mix of reactive tactics, organic player influence and high-heat collaborations drove the real commercial value beyond official sponsorships.
The World Cup’s Biggest Fashion Moments in Five Charts
Data from the 2026 tournament reveals how a mix of reactive tactics, organic player influence and high-heat collaborations drove the real commercial value beyond official sponsorships.
Retail
Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity
Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.
Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity
Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.
Sports
Mid-World Cup, On Eyes Entry Into Football
The fast-growing Swiss running brand plans to leverage its robotic manufacturing to disrupt a lucrative soccer lifestyle market currently dominated by Nike and Adidas.
Mid-World Cup, On Eyes Entry Into Football
The fast-growing Swiss running brand plans to leverage its robotic manufacturing to disrupt a lucrative soccer lifestyle market currently dominated by Nike and Adidas.
Sustainability
The World Cup Is a Milestone Moment for Recycled Polyester
With a majority of team kits supplied by Nike, Adidas and Puma all incorporating textile-to-textile recycled polyester, the world’s most-watched sporting event is providing a showcase for the next-gen material's performance and growing use
The World Cup Is a Milestone Moment for Recycled Polyester
With a majority of team kits supplied by Nike, Adidas and Puma all incorporating textile-to-textile recycled polyester, the world’s most-watched sporting event is providing a showcase for the next-gen material's performance and growing use
The News in Brief
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.