Spain’s Puig Shares Jump on Lauder Merger Talks
Shares of the Spanish beauty group surged around 16 percent on Tuesday, on track for their best trading day on record, after announcing they were in talks over a potential merger with Estée Lauder.
footwear
Marketing
Nike’s Race for World Record — and Runners
This weekend, three of the world’s fastest athletes will put on Nike’s new running shoes and try to break a record in the latest instalment of the brand's battle for the hearts (and feet) of runners.
Nike’s Race for World Record — and Runners
This weekend, three of the world’s fastest athletes will put on Nike’s new running shoes and try to break a record in the latest instalment of the brand's battle for the hearts (and feet) of runners.
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.
Luxury
News Bites | Rupert Sanderson Launches 'Super Premium' Sister Brand, Woolmark Prize Nominees Revealed
In today's News Bites, Rupert Sanderson announces the launch of R. Sanderson, while Protagonist, Staffonly and Phoebe English are up for the International Woolmark Prize.
News Bites | Rupert Sanderson Launches 'Super Premium' Sister Brand, Woolmark Prize Nominees Revealed
In today's News Bites, Rupert Sanderson announces the launch of R. Sanderson, while Protagonist, Staffonly and Phoebe English are up for the International Woolmark Prize.
Retail
US Retail Woes Force Suppliers to Get More Militant
Suppliers are becoming increasingly concerned they won’t be paid for the goods they ship, and they’re taking more aggressive steps to protect themselves.
US Retail Woes Force Suppliers to Get More Militant
Suppliers are becoming increasingly concerned they won’t be paid for the goods they ship, and they’re taking more aggressive steps to protect themselves.
Technology
Adidas to Mass-Produce 3D-Printed Shoes
The new 'Futurecraft 4D' shoe is part of a broader push by the sportswear giant to react faster to changing fashions and create more customised products.
Adidas to Mass-Produce 3D-Printed Shoes
The new 'Futurecraft 4D' shoe is part of a broader push by the sportswear giant to react faster to changing fashions and create more customised products.
Retail
Shoe Carnival Reports Fourth Quarter Loss
Shoe Carnival shares have declined 8 percent since the beginning of the year.
Shoe Carnival Reports Fourth Quarter Loss
Shoe Carnival shares have declined 8 percent since the beginning of the year.
News & Analysis
Meet Pierre Denis: The Fashion ‘Outsider’ Steering Jimmy Choo
"While carrying on with the day job of shifting plenty of £2995 Cinderella slippers in London, New York and Paris, he has led expansion in Asia and a
Meet Pierre Denis: The Fashion ‘Outsider’ Steering Jimmy Choo
"While carrying on with the day job of shifting plenty of £2995 Cinderella slippers in London, New York and Paris, he has led expansion in Asia and a
News & Analysis
Under Armour’s Sneaker Problems, Explained by One Metric
"Under Armour said its footwear revenue grew 36 percent in its Q4 results, but NPD Group says Under Armour footwear sales declined 20 percent in the
Under Armour’s Sneaker Problems, Explained by One Metric
"Under Armour said its footwear revenue grew 36 percent in its Q4 results, but NPD Group says Under Armour footwear sales declined 20 percent in the
News & Analysis
Big Business of Footwear on Display at Outdoor Retail Expo
Footwear accounted for $4.7 billion in sales 2016, second only to outerwear within an industry that did $18.8 billion in sales last year.
Big Business of Footwear on Display at Outdoor Retail Expo
Footwear accounted for $4.7 billion in sales 2016, second only to outerwear within an industry that did $18.8 billion in sales last year.
Financial Markets
Finish Line Reports Third-Quarter Loss
The Finish Line Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $40.4 million in its fiscal third quarter.
Finish Line Reports Third-Quarter Loss
The Finish Line Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $40.4 million in its fiscal third quarter.
News & Analysis
A 150-Year-Old British Footwear Factory, Through the Lens of Martin Parr
"The venerable British footwear brand Grenson has enjoyed a renaissance in the hands of the designer Tim Little; its sturdy handmade shoes and boots
A 150-Year-Old British Footwear Factory, Through the Lens of Martin Parr
"The venerable British footwear brand Grenson has enjoyed a renaissance in the hands of the designer Tim Little; its sturdy handmade shoes and boots
The News in Brief
Oil Slides, Stocks Climb on Trump’s Iran Reprieve
Oil prices tumbled by over 8 percent after Trump said the US was in talks with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, a claim parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has denied.
Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger
The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses.
Applied Nutrition Sinks as War Disruption Poses Growth Risk
The UK supplement maker's shares slumped the most since its 2024 IPO after warning of disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, its CEO told Bloomberg.
New Luxury Store Openings Rise in Europe, Cushman Data Shows
The continent’s leading luxury retail streets saw a 13 percent rise in new outlets last year, with fierce competition for prime locations, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune
Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.
Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.