Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
activewear
Sports
How Wolverine Worldwide Turned Saucony Into a Sportswear Challenger
Wolverine Worldwide’s CEO Chris Hufnagel explains how he’s kept two small sportswear brands, Saucony and Merrell, competitive in a category dominated by giants.
How Wolverine Worldwide Turned Saucony Into a Sportswear Challenger
Wolverine Worldwide’s CEO Chris Hufnagel explains how he’s kept two small sportswear brands, Saucony and Merrell, competitive in a category dominated by giants.
Sports
Under Armour Parts Ways With Steph Curry as Restructuring Gathers Pace
The split ends a high-profile partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company that had lasted more than a decade.
Under Armour Parts Ways With Steph Curry as Restructuring Gathers Pace
The split ends a high-profile partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company that had lasted more than a decade.
Retail
Skims Secures $5 Billion Valuation
The shapewear label founded by Kim Kardashian announced it has obtained $225 million in financing on Wednesday.
Skims Secures $5 Billion Valuation
The shapewear label founded by Kim Kardashian announced it has obtained $225 million in financing on Wednesday.
Sports
Sportswear Brand On Lifts Annual Targets Again Amid Strong Demand
The Swiss brand raised its annual revenue forecast for the third time this year.
Sportswear Brand On Lifts Annual Targets Again Amid Strong Demand
The Swiss brand raised its annual revenue forecast for the third time this year.
Sports
Under Armour Forecasts Annual Sales, Profit Below Estimates; Announces CFO Change
The sportswear brand projected full-year revenue and profit below analysts' estimates due to declining demand, increased tariff costs, and cautious consumer spending.
Under Armour Forecasts Annual Sales, Profit Below Estimates; Announces CFO Change
The sportswear brand projected full-year revenue and profit below analysts' estimates due to declining demand, increased tariff costs, and cautious consumer spending.
Sports
Puma’s New Boss Plans Job Cuts, Better Marketing in Revamp
Puma SE plans to slash 900 more jobs and sharpen its focus on running, football and training as the German brand looks to bounce back from its slump.
Puma’s New Boss Plans Job Cuts, Better Marketing in Revamp
Puma SE plans to slash 900 more jobs and sharpen its focus on running, football and training as the German brand looks to bounce back from its slump.
Sports
Why Lululemon and the NFL Are Teaming Up
The partnership includes an apparel collection for all 32 teams across the activewear brand’s men’s and women’s categories.
Why Lululemon and the NFL Are Teaming Up
The partnership includes an apparel collection for all 32 teams across the activewear brand’s men’s and women’s categories.
Global Markets
Kim Jones Appointed Creative Director of Bosideng’s New Premium Sub-Label
The Chinese outerwear giant tapped the veteran designer to lead its new high-end urbanwear line, Areal.
Kim Jones Appointed Creative Director of Bosideng’s New Premium Sub-Label
The Chinese outerwear giant tapped the veteran designer to lead its new high-end urbanwear line, Areal.
Sports
Can Sports Brands Turn Hypebeasts Into Athletes?
As the lines between fashion and sports customers blur, sportswear brands have an opportunity to attract casual consumers to innovations designed for serious athletes.
Can Sports Brands Turn Hypebeasts Into Athletes?
As the lines between fashion and sports customers blur, sportswear brands have an opportunity to attract casual consumers to innovations designed for serious athletes.
Beauty
Can Oura Become a Forever Company?
The white-hot wearable health tracking company, now reportedly valued at $11 billion, is turning up its innovation pipeline with new products and software upgrades, but still faces a mountain to conquer the market.
Can Oura Become a Forever Company?
The white-hot wearable health tracking company, now reportedly valued at $11 billion, is turning up its innovation pipeline with new products and software upgrades, but still faces a mountain to conquer the market.
Beauty
Coperni Expands to Beauty With Probiotic Athleisure
The French label launched the C+ collection, an athleisure line blending beauty and fashion with ingredient-infused fabric.
Coperni Expands to Beauty With Probiotic Athleisure
The French label launched the C+ collection, an athleisure line blending beauty and fashion with ingredient-infused fabric.
Sustainability
Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs
Jaycee Pribulsky is leaving the company for a new opportunity after less than two years in the role. Her departure comes amid a choppy period of restructuring, when the sportswear giant’s sustainability efforts have faced scrutiny and it has rejigged communications on the topic.
Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs
Jaycee Pribulsky is leaving the company for a new opportunity after less than two years in the role. Her departure comes amid a choppy period of restructuring, when the sportswear giant’s sustainability efforts have faced scrutiny and it has rejigged communications on the topic.
The News in Brief
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
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.
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.