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How to Launch New Categories Without Losing Your Way

Expanding into new products can drive massive growth — or completely ruin a brand. Here is how industry leaders at Canada Goose, Drunk Elephant and Havaianas navigate the high-stakes business of category expansion, avoid dilution and pinpoint the right time for their biggest launches.

Retail

How to Launch New Categories Without Losing Your Way

Expanding into new products can drive massive growth — or completely ruin a brand. Here is how industry leaders at Canada Goose, Drunk Elephant and Havaianas navigate the high-stakes business of category expansion, avoid dilution and pinpoint the right time for their biggest launches.

Retail

Foot Locker and Nike Introduce New Store Created With Community Leaders

The new retail concept will have its first expression in ‘The Crenshaw Rec,’ a store in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighbourhood that will host exclusive drops and features a gym, equipment room and year-round programming for locals.

Retail

Foot Locker and Nike Introduce New Store Created With Community Leaders

The new retail concept will have its first expression in ‘The Crenshaw Rec,’ a store in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighbourhood that will host exclusive drops and features a gym, equipment room and year-round programming for locals.

Sports

Sportswear Is Suffering a World Cup Hangover

The World Cup halo that sportswear was hoping would last well after the tournament doesn’t seem to be present, according to the latest data from Bank of America.

Sports

Sportswear Is Suffering a World Cup Hangover

The World Cup halo that sportswear was hoping would last well after the tournament doesn’t seem to be present, according to the latest data from Bank of America.

Retail

What’s Behind the Big Swings in Fashion Stocks

Several fashion and sportswear companies have seen their share prices rise or fall dramatically in recent weeks — sometimes their most on record — despite relatively minor deviations from investors’ expectations. The volatility could stick around.

Retail

What’s Behind the Big Swings in Fashion Stocks

Several fashion and sportswear companies have seen their share prices rise or fall dramatically in recent weeks — sometimes their most on record — despite relatively minor deviations from investors’ expectations. The volatility could stick around.

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Retail

Zalando Narrows Profit Outlook, Sees Growth at Lower End of Range

The online fashion retailer said 2026 revenue ​and growth will land in the lower half of its ‌previously guided range and narrowed its adjusted operating profit outlook.

Retail

Zalando Narrows Profit Outlook, Sees Growth at Lower End of Range

The online fashion retailer said 2026 revenue ​and growth will land in the lower half of its ‌previously guided range and narrowed its adjusted operating profit outlook.

Retail

Duke + Dexter Appoints New Creative Director

Company veteran Connor Boon will oversee the British footwear brand's creative strategy as it expands further into apparel and formal wear.

Retail

Duke + Dexter Appoints New Creative Director

Company veteran Connor Boon will oversee the British footwear brand's creative strategy as it expands further into apparel and formal wear.

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.

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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.

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.

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