Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
sports
Retail
Lululemon Results May Signal Further Squeeze for Athleisure
The last few years have seen a surge in the number of retailers offering athleisure clothes, ranging from mass-market products to $1,000 leggings.
Lululemon Results May Signal Further Squeeze for Athleisure
The last few years have seen a surge in the number of retailers offering athleisure clothes, ranging from mass-market products to $1,000 leggings.
Global Markets
Inside India's Booming Sportswear Market
With gym culture sweeping the nation and beauty ideals changing fast, international sportswear giants and local players are gearing up for India’s biggest fitness boom to date.
Inside India's Booming Sportswear Market
With gym culture sweeping the nation and beauty ideals changing fast, international sportswear giants and local players are gearing up for India’s biggest fitness boom to date.
News & Analysis
Super Bowl Sunday Was a Breakthrough Moment for Companies Opposing Trump
"Advertisements celebrating immigrants and a fiery amicus brief were the latest in a series of humbling setbacks for the Trump administration."
Super Bowl Sunday Was a Breakthrough Moment for Companies Opposing Trump
"Advertisements celebrating immigrants and a fiery amicus brief were the latest in a series of humbling setbacks for the Trump administration."
News & Analysis
Escapism Reigns In Super Bowl Commercials, but Politics Proves Inescapable
"Advertisers were willing to pay, on average, about $5 million for 30-second spots during the Super Bowl — and even more in promotional costs to
Escapism Reigns In Super Bowl Commercials, but Politics Proves Inescapable
"Advertisers were willing to pay, on average, about $5 million for 30-second spots during the Super Bowl — and even more in promotional costs to
News & Analysis
Europe’s Weak Economy Is ‘Core Worry’ for Adidas Chief
Rorsted’s concern contrasts with recent signs that the euro area may be set for a pick-up in economic momentum.
Europe’s Weak Economy Is ‘Core Worry’ for Adidas Chief
Rorsted’s concern contrasts with recent signs that the euro area may be set for a pick-up in economic momentum.
News & Analysis
Abramovich’s Chelsea Paid $81.5 Million to Terminate Adidas Deal
Chelsea last year broke the contract with Adidas six years early to sign a 15-year, £900 million deal with Nike, which begins next season.
Abramovich’s Chelsea Paid $81.5 Million to Terminate Adidas Deal
Chelsea last year broke the contract with Adidas six years early to sign a 15-year, £900 million deal with Nike, which begins next season.
Technology
Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd
In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.
Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd
In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Inks Deal to Place Logo on Front of MLB Jerseys
Under Armour Inc. struck another blow in the fight for exposure by inking a sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball that will put its logo on the chest of every jersey.
Under Armour Inks Deal to Place Logo on Front of MLB Jerseys
Under Armour Inc. struck another blow in the fight for exposure by inking a sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball that will put its logo on the chest of every jersey.
News & Analysis
Barcelona Signs Up Rakuten in $235 Million Soccer Jersey Deal
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. is paying €220 million ($235.4 million) to emblazon its logo on the FC Barcelona soccer team’s jerseys for four years.
Barcelona Signs Up Rakuten in $235 Million Soccer Jersey Deal
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. is paying €220 million ($235.4 million) to emblazon its logo on the FC Barcelona soccer team’s jerseys for four years.
News & Analysis
The Elder Statesman Partners with NBA
As the relationship between fashion and basketball deepens, the collaboration marks the league’s first big push into luxury goods.
The Elder Statesman Partners with NBA
As the relationship between fashion and basketball deepens, the collaboration marks the league’s first big push into luxury goods.
News & Analysis
New Adidas CEO Sets Off in Pursuit of Nike
Closing the gap on clear market leader Nike is the challenge facing new Adidas boss Kasper Rorsted when the Dane takes charge of the world's second biggest sportswear brand from the start of October.
New Adidas CEO Sets Off in Pursuit of Nike
Closing the gap on clear market leader Nike is the challenge facing new Adidas boss Kasper Rorsted when the Dane takes charge of the world's second biggest sportswear brand from the start of October.
News & Analysis
At US Open, Japanese Companies Leave Nike, Adidas in the Dust
As the 2016 Grand Slam draws to a close, Japanese brands have far outpaced their Western competition.
At US Open, Japanese Companies Leave Nike, Adidas in the Dust
As the 2016 Grand Slam draws to a close, Japanese brands have far outpaced their Western competition.
The News in Brief
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.