Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
athleisure
News & Analysis
Lululemon to Close 40 Ivivva Girls' Stores
The athleisure retailer plans to close 40 of its 55 Ivivva stores while converting half of those that remain to Lululemon-branded stores.
Lululemon to Close 40 Ivivva Girls' Stores
The athleisure retailer plans to close 40 of its 55 Ivivva stores while converting half of those that remain to Lululemon-branded stores.
Retail
Lululemon Website Crash Deals Blow to Brand After Online Push
The sportswear company's website outage deals a blow to a brand that’s been working on improving its online performance.
Lululemon Website Crash Deals Blow to Brand After Online Push
The sportswear company's website outage deals a blow to a brand that’s been working on improving its online performance.
News & Analysis
Can Adidas Repeat its Stan Smith Success Story?
As sales of the Stan Smith and the Superstar start to wane, Adidas plans to pump up other throwbacks from the back of its closet.
Can Adidas Repeat its Stan Smith Success Story?
As sales of the Stan Smith and the Superstar start to wane, Adidas plans to pump up other throwbacks from the back of its closet.
Retail
Under Armour Surges After Posting Smaller Than Expected Loss
The company posted a smaller loss than expected, renewing optimism that the athletic brand can pull out of its current slump.
Under Armour Surges After Posting Smaller Than Expected Loss
The company posted a smaller loss than expected, renewing optimism that the athletic brand can pull out of its current slump.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | How Under Armour Can Kick Back at Adidas
Under Armour should follow Nike's lead and stay focused on giving customers the performance products at the heart of its brand, argues Shelly Banjo.
Op-Ed | How Under Armour Can Kick Back at Adidas
Under Armour should follow Nike's lead and stay focused on giving customers the performance products at the heart of its brand, argues Shelly Banjo.
Luxury
Puma Raises Forecast as Turnaround Progresses
The company raised its 2017 earnings forecast after reporting sales rose by 15 percent to €1 billion, adding further momentum to its turnaround efforts.
Puma Raises Forecast as Turnaround Progresses
The company raised its 2017 earnings forecast after reporting sales rose by 15 percent to €1 billion, adding further momentum to its turnaround efforts.
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.
China
With Reebok Expansion, Adidas Challenges Nike in China
Reebok plans to open 500 stores in China, an aggressive strategy to tap the country’s fast-growing fitness economy. Will it help parent company Adidas edge ahead of Nike?
With Reebok Expansion, Adidas Challenges Nike in China
Reebok plans to open 500 stores in China, an aggressive strategy to tap the country’s fast-growing fitness economy. Will it help parent company Adidas edge ahead of Nike?
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.
Retail
With €1 Billion in Sales, Can Moncler Continue to Grow?
In one of the toughest years on record for the global luxury market, Moncler generated revenues exceeding €1 billion, up 18 percent on 2015. Can the company keep growing?
With €1 Billion in Sales, Can Moncler Continue to Grow?
In one of the toughest years on record for the global luxury market, Moncler generated revenues exceeding €1 billion, up 18 percent on 2015. Can the company keep growing?
Beauty
At the Gym, Selfie-Ready Makeup
Beauty brands are targeting the emerging opportunity in 'active cosmetics,' which promise to keep consumers looking good while they workout.
At the Gym, Selfie-Ready Makeup
Beauty brands are targeting the emerging opportunity in 'active cosmetics,' which promise to keep consumers looking good while they workout.
Retail
Adidas CEO to Bet on US For Ambitious Profit Targets
Much hinges on whether the German sportswear firm can keep up the momentum in the US market.
Adidas CEO to Bet on US For Ambitious Profit Targets
Much hinges on whether the German sportswear firm can keep up the momentum in the US market.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.