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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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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

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


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Sports

The Strategy Behind Nike’s Colossal World Cup Bet

A blockbuster spot featuring superstars from Kylian Mbappé to Kim Kardashian is just part of the US sportswear giant’s huge bet on a blend of football and culture to connect with consumers on its home turf and beyond as it seeks to use the biggest World Cup in history to reignite brand heat and sales.

Sports

The Strategy Behind Nike’s Colossal World Cup Bet

A blockbuster spot featuring superstars from Kylian Mbappé to Kim Kardashian is just part of the US sportswear giant’s huge bet on a blend of football and culture to connect with consumers on its home turf and beyond as it seeks to use the biggest World Cup in history to reignite brand heat and sales.


Marketing

Exclusive: Salomon Names Jisoo Global Ambassador

Salomon’s newest brand ambassador arrives at a moment when its lifestyle-focused Sportstyle line is still a powerful growth engine for the Amer Sports-owned brand.

Marketing

Exclusive: Salomon Names Jisoo Global Ambassador

Salomon’s newest brand ambassador arrives at a moment when its lifestyle-focused Sportstyle line is still a powerful growth engine for the Amer Sports-owned brand.


Retail

Salomon Sales Spur Outlook Boost for Amer Sports

The sports company, which also owns Arc'teryx, raised its full-year guidance as its first-quarter results beat estimates, buoyed by demand for Salomon shoes.

Retail

Salomon Sales Spur Outlook Boost for Amer Sports

The sports company, which also owns Arc'teryx, raised its full-year guidance as its first-quarter results beat estimates, buoyed by demand for Salomon shoes.


Sports

The Debrief | Nike’s Reality Check

BoF’s Mike Sykes explains why Nike’s recovery under Elliott Hill still feels incomplete and examines why investor patience is wearing thin.

Sports

The Debrief | Nike’s Reality Check

BoF’s Mike Sykes explains why Nike’s recovery under Elliott Hill still feels incomplete and examines why investor patience is wearing thin.


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Sustainability

The Game of ‘Selling’ Sustainability

From H&M’s bid to draw shoppers in with its sustainable positioning, Shein’s new circularity study and a campaign showing athleisure can be made using clean energy, fashion is trying to figure out sustainability’s saleability.

Sustainability

The Game of ‘Selling’ Sustainability

From H&M’s bid to draw shoppers in with its sustainable positioning, Shein’s new circularity study and a campaign showing athleisure can be made using clean energy, fashion is trying to figure out sustainability’s saleability.


Sports

Exclusive: Can This Skims’ Alum Make Columbia Sportswear Cool? 

Scott Lloyd previously led growth at celebrity disruptor brands like Skims and Savage X Fenty. Now he’s tasked with bringing the same magic to the 88-year-old outdoor label.

Sports

Exclusive: Can This Skims’ Alum Make Columbia Sportswear Cool? 

Scott Lloyd previously led growth at celebrity disruptor brands like Skims and Savage X Fenty. Now he’s tasked with bringing the same magic to the 88-year-old outdoor label.


Sports

Nike’s Struggling Converse Unit Has Suitor in Authentic Brands

The brand management firm has expressed interest in buying Converse if it’s put up for sale, though Nike has said it doesn’t plan to part ways with the struggling sneaker label.

Sports

Nike’s Struggling Converse Unit Has Suitor in Authentic Brands

The brand management firm has expressed interest in buying Converse if it’s put up for sale, though Nike has said it doesn’t plan to part ways with the struggling sneaker label.


Sports

Nike’s China Stumble Exposes Execution Gaps

Operational missteps and fierce competition from domestic rivals like Anta have left the sportswear brand trailing in its second-largest market outside North America.

Sports

Nike’s China Stumble Exposes Execution Gaps

Operational missteps and fierce competition from domestic rivals like Anta have left the sportswear brand trailing in its second-largest market outside North America.