GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand
As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.
footwear
Retail
Nike to Lay Off 2% of Workforce
The sports giant said it would redirect resources to reignite growth in its top categories.
Nike to Lay Off 2% of Workforce
The sports giant said it would redirect resources to reignite growth in its top categories.
Sports
The Sneaker Resale Market Is Broken
Oversupply of once-hyped sneakers like Jordans has caused resale prices to plummet, pushing smaller platforms out of the market and sending the bigger players scrambling to adapt.
The Sneaker Resale Market Is Broken
Oversupply of once-hyped sneakers like Jordans has caused resale prices to plummet, pushing smaller platforms out of the market and sending the bigger players scrambling to adapt.
E-Commerce
Kering Is Pulling Its Brands From Farfetch
As a workaround, the embattled marketplace is considering providing “complete anonymity” to third-party retailers in exchange for sourcing certain luxury brands, according to internal documents reviewed by BoF.
Kering Is Pulling Its Brands From Farfetch
As a workaround, the embattled marketplace is considering providing “complete anonymity” to third-party retailers in exchange for sourcing certain luxury brands, according to internal documents reviewed by BoF.
Retail
Amer Sports Discounts IPO as Investors Fret About Its Reliance on China
Amer Sports raised $1.37 billion in a discounted U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, after investors expressed concerns about its growing reliance on China for its revenue.
Amer Sports Discounts IPO as Investors Fret About Its Reliance on China
Amer Sports raised $1.37 billion in a discounted U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, after investors expressed concerns about its growing reliance on China for its revenue.
Technology
Bots Aren’t to Blame for Everything
There’s a reason aside from technological competition that shoppers can’t always get the sneakers or other products they want during drops. Brands want it that way.
Bots Aren’t to Blame for Everything
There’s a reason aside from technological competition that shoppers can’t always get the sneakers or other products they want during drops. Brands want it that way.
Technology
The New Way Brands Are Battling, and Sometimes Even Beating, Bots
Rather than limit who can put in orders for limited-edition sneakers, watches and collectibles, retailers are throwing open their drops — and then using data analytics to quietly kick bad actors to the back of the line.
The New Way Brands Are Battling, and Sometimes Even Beating, Bots
Rather than limit who can put in orders for limited-edition sneakers, watches and collectibles, retailers are throwing open their drops — and then using data analytics to quietly kick bad actors to the back of the line.
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.
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 Year Ahead: How Brands Are Reinventing Outdoor Wear
The lines between functionality and style will continue to blur as consumers continue to embrace ”gorpcore” and competition increases among technical outdoor wear players, according to The State of Fashion 2024.
The Year Ahead: How Brands Are Reinventing Outdoor Wear
The lines between functionality and style will continue to blur as consumers continue to embrace ”gorpcore” and competition increases among technical outdoor wear players, according to The State of Fashion 2024.
Sustainability
Target, New Balance Among New Collective of Brands Pushing Circular Footwear
The eight founding members of the nonprofit initiative say it is the first of its kind explicitly focused on the challenge for shoes.
Target, New Balance Among New Collective of Brands Pushing Circular Footwear
The eight founding members of the nonprofit initiative say it is the first of its kind explicitly focused on the challenge for shoes.
Retail
Puma Sticks to Full-Year Profit Forecast Despite Q3 Earnings Drop
Puma stood by its full-year outlook on Tuesday and reported a stronger than expected third-quarter profit margin, reassuring investors and boosting its shares after a stronger euro dented the German sportswear brand’s quarterly earnings.
Puma Sticks to Full-Year Profit Forecast Despite Q3 Earnings Drop
Puma stood by its full-year outlook on Tuesday and reported a stronger than expected third-quarter profit margin, reassuring investors and boosting its shares after a stronger euro dented the German sportswear brand’s quarterly earnings.
Retail
Puma’s Call With Analysts Sends Stock Down Most in Three Years
Puma SE shares had their biggest intraday drop in more than three years after the sportswear company’s comments on a call with analysts spurred worries about sales.
Puma’s Call With Analysts Sends Stock Down Most in Three Years
Puma SE shares had their biggest intraday drop in more than three years after the sportswear company’s comments on a call with analysts spurred worries about sales.
Partner Content
Inside the Apparel Team at On with Tim Coppens
On’s apparel designer discusses how collaboration, product innovation and sustainability plays into the design approach at the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sportswear brand.
Inside the Apparel Team at On with Tim Coppens
On’s apparel designer discusses how collaboration, product innovation and sustainability plays into the design approach at the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sportswear brand.
The News in Brief
The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Will Spotlight Galliano
The fashion icon, as famous for his singular talent as a scandal that cost him one of the industry’s top jobs, will become one of only three living designers to get a major solo exhibition at the museum.
Abbvie Earnings Beat Estimates as Botox Shows Signs of Revival
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
Puma Results Show Progress on Turnaround
The German sports brand posted a narrower loss in the second quarter as it pushed ahead with an effort to restore growth next year.
DSM-Firmenich’s Fragrance-Led Core Profit Beat Sends Shares Higher
DSM-Firmenich beat market expectations for second-quarter core earnings, said full-year sales growth should reach the upper end of its target range on the back of broad-based volume growth.
Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estée Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.