Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
sports
Financial Markets
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
News & Analysis
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
News & Analysis
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
News & Analysis
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Technology
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
News & Analysis
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Retail
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Retail
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Retail
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Retail
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
Marketing
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
Retail
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
The News in Brief
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.