Shein Invests €500 Million in Europe as Customs Rules Tighten
The online retailer said it will expand its logistics hub in Poland as it grapples with stricter customs regulations in Europe.
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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.
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.
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."
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The News in Brief
Remington Owner Spectrum Makes Unsolicited Push to Buy Helen of Troy
The owner of consumer brands like George Foreman and Remington said it has made multiple offers to buy the publicly listed parent company of Olive and June, Drybar and Hydro Flask.
PAI Partners to Acquire Elemis from L’Occitane
The French private equity group announced on Wednesday that it will buy the UK skin and body care brand for an undisclosed sum.
Estée Lauder Sets 2030 Growth, Margin Targets as Turnaround Advances
At its capital markets event in Shanghai, leadership said it aims to deliver mid-single-digit organic net sales growth through fiscal 2030, and unveiled a new cost-cutting and strategic roadmap.
Nykaa Quarterly Profit Nearly Triples on Beauty Demand, Margin Gains
The Indian beauty retailer said on Wednesday its second-quarter profit nearly tripled, as improved operating efficiency and strong demand for premium beauty products boosted margins.
Report: CVS Plans to Break Up Healthcare Conglomerate
The US retailer is planning to spin off its pharmacy business in what would be one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry, according to reports.
Pandora Nudges Up Outlook, Speeds Up Launches
The jeweller edged up its near-term revenue and profitability targets as efforts to keep the brand affordable pay off.
Novo Nordisk Hikes 2026 Outlook Again
The Ozempic maker raised its full-year outlook for the third time this year on Wednesday as its Wegovy pill beat third-quarter sales forecasts, boosting the Danish firm's bid to win back ground from US rival Eli Lilly.