L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
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Sports
Lululemon Pauses Online Sales of Sheer Leggings That Aren’t ‘Squat Proof’
The Get Low collection is still available in stores, but online sales have been temporarily paused, Bloomberg reported.
Lululemon Pauses Online Sales of Sheer Leggings That Aren’t ‘Squat Proof’
The Get Low collection is still available in stores, but online sales have been temporarily paused, Bloomberg reported.
Sports
Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now
From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.
Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now
From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.
Technology
JD Sports Will Make It Easier for Shoppers to Buy Through AI Platforms
The British sportswear retailer is enabling ‘one-click purchases’ through AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in the US.
JD Sports Will Make It Easier for Shoppers to Buy Through AI Platforms
The British sportswear retailer is enabling ‘one-click purchases’ through AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in the US.
Sports
Mammut Owner Weighs Sale of Swiss Outdoor Gear Maker
Jacobs Capital is exploring a potential €500 million sale of the Swiss outdoor gear maker Mammut Sports Group AG.
Mammut Owner Weighs Sale of Swiss Outdoor Gear Maker
Jacobs Capital is exploring a potential €500 million sale of the Swiss outdoor gear maker Mammut Sports Group AG.
Sports
Japan’s Marubeni Buys British Sportswear Brand Gola
The Japanese conglomerate has acquired Britain’s Jacobson Group, a portfolio of footwear brands that include Gola, Lotus, Ravel and Frank Wright, along with licensed brands Dunlop and Lonsdale.
Japan’s Marubeni Buys British Sportswear Brand Gola
The Japanese conglomerate has acquired Britain’s Jacobson Group, a portfolio of footwear brands that include Gola, Lotus, Ravel and Frank Wright, along with licensed brands Dunlop and Lonsdale.
Sports
Nike’s China Conundrum Deepens as Turnaround Stagnates
In the Chinese market, the athletic brand is facing a sixth straight quarter of sales decline and mounting margin pain despite aggressive efforts to refresh product offerings.
Nike’s China Conundrum Deepens as Turnaround Stagnates
In the Chinese market, the athletic brand is facing a sixth straight quarter of sales decline and mounting margin pain despite aggressive efforts to refresh product offerings.
Sports
Activist Investor Takes Over $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon
Elliott Management has acquired a stake of over $1 billion in the activewear brand and is lining up a potential CEO candidate to take over after Calvin McDonald’s departure.
Activist Investor Takes Over $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon
Elliott Management has acquired a stake of over $1 billion in the activewear brand and is lining up a potential CEO candidate to take over after Calvin McDonald’s departure.
Sports
The Debrief | The Sneaker of the Year 2025
BoF’s Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with Mike Sykes to unpack the elusive 2025 sneaker of the year.
The Debrief | The Sneaker of the Year 2025
BoF’s Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with Mike Sykes to unpack the elusive 2025 sneaker of the year.
Sports
Gymshark’s Path to $1 Billion in Sales Leads Through the US
The UK fitness brand is on the cusp of reaching its billion-dollar sales target, and sees expanding in the US, where it’s about to open its first New York City store, as the surest route there.
Gymshark’s Path to $1 Billion in Sales Leads Through the US
The UK fitness brand is on the cusp of reaching its billion-dollar sales target, and sees expanding in the US, where it’s about to open its first New York City store, as the surest route there.
Retail
This Week: Lululemon’s Low Expectations; A Potential Tariff Surprise
The athleisure giant has struggled this year, but there are bright spots. And the US Supreme Court may or may not issue its decision on Trump’s tariffs.
This Week: Lululemon’s Low Expectations; A Potential Tariff Surprise
The athleisure giant has struggled this year, but there are bright spots. And the US Supreme Court may or may not issue its decision on Trump’s tariffs.
Sports
Nike Is Restructuring — Again
Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?
Nike Is Restructuring — Again
Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?
Sports
JD Sports Warns on Profit as UK Consumer Confidence Tumbles
The sports company said its full-year profit would be at the lower end of expectations, adding to evidence that British shoppers are feeling strained.
JD Sports Warns on Profit as UK Consumer Confidence Tumbles
The sports company said its full-year profit would be at the lower end of expectations, adding to evidence that British shoppers are feeling strained.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
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.
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.