Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
footwear
Technology
Nike Unveils Its First Self-Lacing Sneaker
Nike Inc. has unveiled its first self-lacing sneaker — it allows users to make the fit looser or snugger by pressing buttons on the side of the shoe.
Marketing
Pharrell, Not Kanye, Is Boosting Adidas
Céline designer Phoebe Philo is also helping, as nondescript kicks from the 1970s become a multibillion dollar business.
Workplace & Talent
Why You Need to Move to Footwear’s ‘Silicon Valley’
Portland, Oregon, is a thriving hub for the athletic footwear industry, with a vibrant ecosystem of big brands, start-ups, contractors, headhunters and top talent.
Marketing
Adidas Makes Late Sprint in Crowded Race to Sell Women Sneakers
Adidas is designing more sneakers, jackets and other garments specifically for women’s sports as part of a turnaround attempt after several years of mixed performance.
News & Analysis
Why Shoe Startups Are Making Sneakers From Wool
The economics of all-natural ingredients is helping new sneaker brands get a toehold in Nike's market.
News & Analysis
Inside the Iteration of Converse’s Chuck Taylors
The maker of Chuck Taylor All-Stars is on a drive to update its shoes. Is that what consumers really want?
Financial Markets
Puma Profit Tops Estimates as Rihanna-Designed Shoes Boost Sales
Puma SE reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped estimates as singer Rihanna helped sharpen the German sportswear brand’s focus on performance wear and women’s gear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The News in Brief
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.
Oura Delays US IPO
The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.
Maxhosa Africa Brings Pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo’s label is the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar.
Shein Shares Sink to Record Low After Profit Plunge
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price fell 12 percent after it reported a steep drop in first-half operating income in its inaugural earnings as a public company.
China’s Golden Week Travel Surge Masks Cautious Consumer Spending
Chinese travellers are booking longer holidays and venturing further afield for this year’s National Day holiday, but that may not translate into higher retail sales.
Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.