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The E-Commerce Basics Brands Need to Get Right

Brands may be racing to invest in new technology, but the biggest barrier to online sales is far more basic, finds BoF Insights and Amazon Fashion & Sports’ latest report ‘Inside Fashion & Sports E-Commerce.’


Retail

Frasers Group Acquires 8.8% Stake in Under Armour

The move extends British company’s push into sports brands following a recent purchase of Puma stock.


Retail

Why Storytelling Is Brands’ Biggest E-Commerce Advantage

The brands earning shopper attention online are investing in content and cultural moments that entertain before they sell, finds BoF Insights and Amazon Fashion & Sports’ latest report ‘Inside Fashion & Sports E-Commerce.’


Media

Converse CEO Pledges Review Over Ad Critics Say Evoked KKK

The head of Converse promised to review internal processes and told employees he will make any necessary changes in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg.


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Retail

Nike’s Falling Share Price Puts Dow Seat in Jeopardy

The sportswear giant's spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average is looking increasingly uncertain as the brand braces for its exit from the S&P 100.


Retail

JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer

The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.


Sports

How Brands Brought the US Open Off the Court

While ticket prices have made the Grand Slam tournament more exclusive and less accessible to average fans, brands are stepping up to fill the void, creating tennis-themed experiences throughout the city.


Retail

Nike Reassures Executives That Its Stock Is Still in the S&P 500

An internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg sought to clear up misunderstandings around the brand’s coming removal from the S&P 100.


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Sports

Inside Fashion & Sports E-Commerce: Focusing on What Matters

This new flagship report reveals that fashion and sports leaders are chasing what’s new in e-commerce while fundamental challenges remain unresolved. Based on surveys of 10,000 consumers and 150 senior leaders across the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, it shows brands and retailers where to focus to innovate without losing sight of what drives success.


Sports

Can Skims Level Up by Hiring Supreme’s Former Creative Chief?

Skims’ hire of former Supreme executive Erin Magee and promotion of Yeezy alum Kim Schraub to chief brand officer signal changes ahead as the brand tries to separate itself from its activewear rivals.


Sports

Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens

The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting ​goods.


Retail

JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers

The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.