Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
footwear
News & Analysis
Adidas' CEO Needs to Borrow a Trick From Zara
Kanye West's Yeezy trainers are some of the hottest around right now. But Adidas, which produces them, just isn't fashionable enough.
Adidas' CEO Needs to Borrow a Trick From Zara
Kanye West's Yeezy trainers are some of the hottest around right now. But Adidas, which produces them, just isn't fashionable enough.
News & Analysis
Sneaker Brands Tap Mid-Priced Sweet Spot
New brands, from Filling Pieces to Greats, are tapping an underserved segment of men who want quality, stylish sneakers at a fair price.
Sneaker Brands Tap Mid-Priced Sweet Spot
New brands, from Filling Pieces to Greats, are tapping an underserved segment of men who want quality, stylish sneakers at a fair price.
Financial Markets
Foot Locker, Finish Line Rise as Athletic-Shoe Demand Increases
Athletic-shoe retailers Foot Locker Inc. and Finish Line Inc. climbed in New York trading after a Bank of America Corp. analyst raised his recommendations on the companies.
Foot Locker, Finish Line Rise as Athletic-Shoe Demand Increases
Athletic-shoe retailers Foot Locker Inc. and Finish Line Inc. climbed in New York trading after a Bank of America Corp. analyst raised his recommendations on the companies.
Technology
German Robots to Make First Adidas Running Shoes in 2016
A German factory operated largely by robots will make its first 500 pairs of running shoes for Adidas early next year as the sportswear company seeks to cut labour costs and speed up delivery to fashion-conscious consumers.
German Robots to Make First Adidas Running Shoes in 2016
A German factory operated largely by robots will make its first 500 pairs of running shoes for Adidas early next year as the sportswear company seeks to cut labour costs and speed up delivery to fashion-conscious consumers.
News & Analysis
Kering Sells Shoemaker Sergio Rossi to End Years of Struggle
Kering SA agreed to sell shoemaker Sergio Rossi to an Italian buyout firm after struggling to turn around the business.
Kering Sells Shoemaker Sergio Rossi to End Years of Struggle
Kering SA agreed to sell shoemaker Sergio Rossi to an Italian buyout firm after struggling to turn around the business.
News & Analysis
Tod’s Buys Roger Vivier Brand From Della Valle for $441 Million
Tod’s SpA acquired the Roger Vivier luxury brand from Tod’s chief executive officer Diego Della Valle and his family, adding a label credited with creating the stiletto heel.
Tod’s Buys Roger Vivier Brand From Della Valle for $441 Million
Tod’s SpA acquired the Roger Vivier luxury brand from Tod’s chief executive officer Diego Della Valle and his family, adding a label credited with creating the stiletto heel.
News & Analysis
Ugg Bets on a New Slim Boot to Win Winter
A new, thinner version of its Ugg Classic will appear in stores on Nov. 11, and parent company Deckers hopes the slicker design will be worn in the workplace and out on the town.
Ugg Bets on a New Slim Boot to Win Winter
A new, thinner version of its Ugg Classic will appear in stores on Nov. 11, and parent company Deckers hopes the slicker design will be worn in the workplace and out on the town.
Technology
Adidas Aims to Open Automated Shoe Factory in Germany in 2016
Adidas aims to open its first fully automated shoe factory in Germany next year, part of an effort to bring manufacturing back closer to its consumers in more affluent countries.
Adidas Aims to Open Automated Shoe Factory in Germany in 2016
Adidas aims to open its first fully automated shoe factory in Germany next year, part of an effort to bring manufacturing back closer to its consumers in more affluent countries.
Financial Markets
Nike Expects Sales to Accelerate, Hitting $50 Billion by 2020
Nike Inc. projected that sales gains will accelerate in the next five years, with revenue hitting $50 billion in 2020 as its women’s business doubles.
Nike Expects Sales to Accelerate, Hitting $50 Billion by 2020
Nike Inc. projected that sales gains will accelerate in the next five years, with revenue hitting $50 billion in 2020 as its women’s business doubles.
China
Ferragamo CEO Sticks to Core Profit Guidance Despite China Slowdown
The chief executive of Italian luxury goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo stuck on Sunday to last month's profit guidance despite slowing growth in Asia, its biggest market.
Ferragamo CEO Sticks to Core Profit Guidance Despite China Slowdown
The chief executive of Italian luxury goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo stuck on Sunday to last month's profit guidance despite slowing growth in Asia, its biggest market.
News & Analysis
Kering’s Rossi Said to Near Sale to Italy’s Investindustrial
Italian buyout firm Investindustrial is in advanced talks to buy Sergio Rossi, people familiar with the matter said.
Kering’s Rossi Said to Near Sale to Italy’s Investindustrial
Italian buyout firm Investindustrial is in advanced talks to buy Sergio Rossi, people familiar with the matter said.
News & Analysis
DSW Tumbles After Shoe Retailer’s Sales Miss Analysts’ Estimates
DSW Inc. shares fell almost 10 percent, defying a broader market rally, after the shoe retailer’s second-quarter growth missed estimates.
DSW Tumbles After Shoe Retailer’s Sales Miss Analysts’ Estimates
DSW Inc. shares fell almost 10 percent, defying a broader market rally, after the shoe retailer’s second-quarter growth missed estimates.
The News in Brief
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.