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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.


Direct-to-Consumer

Outdoor Voices Finds New Owner After Reports of Near-Bankruptcy

Investment firm Consortium Brand Partners announced on Monday that it acquired athleisure brand Outdoor Voices on May 15 for an undisclosed sum.

Direct-to-Consumer

Outdoor Voices Finds New Owner After Reports of Near-Bankruptcy

Investment firm Consortium Brand Partners announced on Monday that it acquired athleisure brand Outdoor Voices on May 15 for an undisclosed sum.


Beauty

Shiseido Taps Six Athletes for Sun Protection Campaign

The Japanese skincare company has recruited the likes of softball player AJ Andrews and Anna Leigh Waters to reach new audiences and grow awareness.

Beauty

Shiseido Taps Six Athletes for Sun Protection Campaign

The Japanese skincare company has recruited the likes of softball player AJ Andrews and Anna Leigh Waters to reach new audiences and grow awareness.


Workplace & Talent

Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second Chances | The BoF Podcast

At BoF VOICES 2022, the seasoned Nike executive discussed the power of second chances and the secret he kept while building Michael Jordan’s brand.

Workplace & Talent

Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second Chances | The BoF Podcast

At BoF VOICES 2022, the seasoned Nike executive discussed the power of second chances and the secret he kept while building Michael Jordan’s brand.


Direct-to-Consumer

Report: Outdoor Voices’ Former Employees Say Bankruptcy Is Imminent

The embattled athleisure brand has mounting cash problems, Sourcing Journal says.

Direct-to-Consumer

Report: Outdoor Voices’ Former Employees Say Bankruptcy Is Imminent

The embattled athleisure brand has mounting cash problems, Sourcing Journal says.


Retail

Tiger Woods Debuts New Lifestyle Brand Sun Day Red

Just over a month after announcing his split with Nike after 27 years last month, Tiger Woods is back in the golf wear game.

Retail

Tiger Woods Debuts New Lifestyle Brand Sun Day Red

Just over a month after announcing his split with Nike after 27 years last month, Tiger Woods is back in the golf wear game.


Retail

Nike to Axe Hundreds of Jobs in Bid to Save $2 Billion Amid Sales Slump

The announcement comes after the sportswear giant said sales only rose 1 percent in the three months to Nov. 30.

Retail

Nike to Axe Hundreds of Jobs in Bid to Save $2 Billion Amid Sales Slump

The announcement comes after the sportswear giant said sales only rose 1 percent in the three months to Nov. 30.


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

Lululemon’s Sales Growth Is Slowing Ahead of the Holidays

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s fourth-quarter revenue guidance trailed Wall Street estimates, a rare miss for the retailer whose performance routinely exceeds investor expectations.

Retail

Lululemon’s Sales Growth Is Slowing Ahead of the Holidays

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s fourth-quarter revenue guidance trailed Wall Street estimates, a rare miss for the retailer whose performance routinely exceeds investor expectations.


Retail

Adidas Launches Fear of God Athletics Collaboration

The long-awaited tie-up between the German sportswear company and designer Jerry Lorenzo’s label launched Dec. 3.

Retail

Adidas Launches Fear of God Athletics Collaboration

The long-awaited tie-up between the German sportswear company and designer Jerry Lorenzo’s label launched Dec. 3.


Sports

Case Study | Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing

Capitalising on sport’s soaring commercial and cultural relevance is becoming a primary focus for fashion brands. Winning sports-marketing strategies today hinge on building long-term, collaborative partnerships with athletes and organisations that resonate with a brand’s target consumers, as experts in BoF’s latest case study explain.

Sports

Case Study | Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing

Capitalising on sport’s soaring commercial and cultural relevance is becoming a primary focus for fashion brands. Winning sports-marketing strategies today hinge on building long-term, collaborative partnerships with athletes and organisations that resonate with a brand’s target consumers, as experts in BoF’s latest case study explain.


Retail

SoftBank-Backed Lululemon Rival Vuori Said to Plan IPO Next Year

Activewear brand Vuori Inc. is talking to investment banks about an initial public offering as soon as the middle of 2024, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Retail

SoftBank-Backed Lululemon Rival Vuori Said to Plan IPO Next Year

Activewear brand Vuori Inc. is talking to investment banks about an initial public offering as soon as the middle of 2024, according to people with knowledge of the matter.