Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
sports
News & Analysis
Sports Authority Is Shuttering All Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Sports Authority, which filed for bankruptcy protection three months ago, is shuttering all 460 of its stores after it was unable to adapt to consumers' move online.
Sports Authority Is Shuttering All Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Sports Authority, which filed for bankruptcy protection three months ago, is shuttering all 460 of its stores after it was unable to adapt to consumers' move online.
Financial Markets
Adidas Sets Sights on Football Stars in Big US Drive
Adidas wants to sign dozens of deals with US sports stars in coming years, hoping that will provide a more lasting boost to sales than the current fashion fad for its retro sneakers, its North America head told Reuters.
Adidas Sets Sights on Football Stars in Big US Drive
Adidas wants to sign dozens of deals with US sports stars in coming years, hoping that will provide a more lasting boost to sales than the current fashion fad for its retro sneakers, its North America head told Reuters.
News & Analysis
Ferragamo SpA Sues Ex-LA Rams Quarterback Over Same-Name Winery
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has sued former Los Angeles Rams football quarterback Vince Ferragamo, saying he infringed its trademarks by operating his namesake winery in southern California.
Ferragamo SpA Sues Ex-LA Rams Quarterback Over Same-Name Winery
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has sued former Los Angeles Rams football quarterback Vince Ferragamo, saying he infringed its trademarks by operating his namesake winery in southern California.
News & Analysis
Adidas to Seek Buyer for TaylorMade Golf Business
German sportswear firm Adidas announced it will seek a buyer for its main golf brand TaylorMade, which has been struggling as the sport loses popularity, to help it focus on its core brands.
Adidas to Seek Buyer for TaylorMade Golf Business
German sportswear firm Adidas announced it will seek a buyer for its main golf brand TaylorMade, which has been struggling as the sport loses popularity, to help it focus on its core brands.
News & Analysis
German Court Rejects Adidas Bid to Block New Puma Shoes
A German court has rejected an attempt by Adidas to stop its smaller rival Puma from selling a new line of shoes with light-weight, bouncy soles similar to its popular "Boost" brand.
German Court Rejects Adidas Bid to Block New Puma Shoes
A German court has rejected an attempt by Adidas to stop its smaller rival Puma from selling a new line of shoes with light-weight, bouncy soles similar to its popular "Boost" brand.
News & Analysis
Fanatics Will Replace Nike as NFL Player Association's Biggest Licensee
Any company that wants to sell official NFL player products will soon have to go through e-commerce giant Fanatics Inc.
Fanatics Will Replace Nike as NFL Player Association's Biggest Licensee
Any company that wants to sell official NFL player products will soon have to go through e-commerce giant Fanatics Inc.
Marketing
Brands Seek Olympics Gold in New Advertising Playing Field
Dozens of major companies and specialty brands that are not official Olympics sponsors have applied to run advertising campaigns featuring athletes ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, taking advantage of new rules that are shaking up the business of marketing surrounding the event.
Brands Seek Olympics Gold in New Advertising Playing Field
Dozens of major companies and specialty brands that are not official Olympics sponsors have applied to run advertising campaigns featuring athletes ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, taking advantage of new rules that are shaking up the business of marketing surrounding the event.
China
Wanda Says More Chinese Companies Likely to Become FIFA Sponsors
China’s richest man said more Chinese companies are likely to join his Dalian Wanda Group Co. in becoming top FIFA sponsors and help the country’s chances to host the World Cup for the first time.
Wanda Says More Chinese Companies Likely to Become FIFA Sponsors
China’s richest man said more Chinese companies are likely to join his Dalian Wanda Group Co. in becoming top FIFA sponsors and help the country’s chances to host the World Cup for the first time.
News & Analysis
Hermès Heads to Olympic Games as Saddler for Brazil Showjumpers
Hermès, the French company known for its tony handbags, said Friday it has been named official saddler for the Brazilian showjumping team.
Hermès Heads to Olympic Games as Saddler for Brazil Showjumpers
Hermès, the French company known for its tony handbags, said Friday it has been named official saddler for the Brazilian showjumping team.
Marketing
Nike Suspends Ties With Sharapova After She Fails Drug Test
Nike Inc. has suspended ties with Maria Sharapova after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Nike Suspends Ties With Sharapova After She Fails Drug Test
Nike Inc. has suspended ties with Maria Sharapova after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Marketing
Tapping Brazil's Olympic Opportunity
The biggest global sportswear brands are gearing up for the world’s biggest sporting event in its most photogenic and body-conscious city. How will they tap the opportunity?
Tapping Brazil's Olympic Opportunity
The biggest global sportswear brands are gearing up for the world’s biggest sporting event in its most photogenic and body-conscious city. How will they tap the opportunity?
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.
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.
The News in Brief
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.