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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.

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

Camper Acquires a Majority Stake in Ancient Greek Sandals

In its first major acquisition, the family-owned Spanish footwear brand Camper has purchased a 60 percent stake in the Grecian sandal maker.

Retail

Camper Acquires a Majority Stake in Ancient Greek Sandals

In its first major acquisition, the family-owned Spanish footwear brand Camper has purchased a 60 percent stake in the Grecian sandal maker.


Retail

Onitsuka Tiger Will Pivot to Fashion and Lifestyle After Asics Spin Off

The footwear brand is looking to transform into a high-end lifestyle label distinct from Asics and its speciality in sports.

Retail

Onitsuka Tiger Will Pivot to Fashion and Lifestyle After Asics Spin Off

The footwear brand is looking to transform into a high-end lifestyle label distinct from Asics and its speciality in sports.


Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.


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Retail

Asics to Spin Off Onitsuka Tiger Sneaker Brand

The spin off comes as the 77-year-old Japanese shoe label enjoys a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom and growing global demand for retro sneakers.

Retail

Asics to Spin Off Onitsuka Tiger Sneaker Brand

The spin off comes as the 77-year-old Japanese shoe label enjoys a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom and growing global demand for retro sneakers.


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

How Weird Shoes Became a Business Strategy

Bolder styles are dominating footwear trends as brands aim to spark sales and shoppers look for pick-me-ups.

Retail

How Weird Shoes Became a Business Strategy

Bolder styles are dominating footwear trends as brands aim to spark sales and shoppers look for pick-me-ups.


Retail

Birkenstock Misses Quarterly Sales Estimates But Maintains Annual Forecast

Softer consumer sentiment and the conflict in the Middle East led to uneven demand for the German brand’s sandals and clogs.

Retail

Birkenstock Misses Quarterly Sales Estimates But Maintains Annual Forecast

Softer consumer sentiment and the conflict in the Middle East led to uneven demand for the German brand’s sandals and clogs.


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Sports

For Adidas, Making Marathon History Worked Well

Adidas’ performance at the London Marathon established it as a leader in the running category.

Sports

For Adidas, Making Marathon History Worked Well

Adidas’ performance at the London Marathon established it as a leader in the running category.


Technology

Allbirds Sinks as 582% AI Surge Comes to Screeching Halt

Shares of the firm, which announced plans to rebrand itself as NewBird AI, sank as much as 31 percent on Thursday.

Technology

Allbirds Sinks as 582% AI Surge Comes to Screeching Halt

Shares of the firm, which announced plans to rebrand itself as NewBird AI, sank as much as 31 percent on Thursday.


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.


Technology

Allbirds Soars 461% After Sneaker Firm Rebrands as AI Stock

The struggling sneaker company has announced a pivot to AI computing infrastructure, immediately sending its stock soaring.

Technology

Allbirds Soars 461% After Sneaker Firm Rebrands as AI Stock

The struggling sneaker company has announced a pivot to AI computing infrastructure, immediately sending its stock soaring.