Asos Announces Law Roach as Stylist in Residence
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.