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.
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News & Analysis
Under Armour Declines Over Fears That Steph Curry Shoe Is a Flop
Under Armour is counting on footwear to help fuel its next wave of growth, and Curry — a National Basketball Association star who plays for the Golden State Warriors — is central to those efforts.
Under Armour Declines Over Fears That Steph Curry Shoe Is a Flop
Under Armour is counting on footwear to help fuel its next wave of growth, and Curry — a National Basketball Association star who plays for the Golden State Warriors — is central to those efforts.
News & Analysis
New Balance Created Its PR Crisis. Neo-Nazis Aren’t Helping
Days after the shoe company drew ire for praising the trade policies of President-elect Donald Trump, a neo-Nazi blogger on Saturday declared his support for New Balance footwear.
New Balance Created Its PR Crisis. Neo-Nazis Aren’t Helping
Days after the shoe company drew ire for praising the trade policies of President-elect Donald Trump, a neo-Nazi blogger on Saturday declared his support for New Balance footwear.
Financial Markets
Crocs Reports Third-Quarter Loss
Crocs Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.5 million in its third quarter.
Crocs Reports Third-Quarter Loss
Crocs Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.5 million in its third quarter.
China
Is Sneaker Production Making a Return Run To The US?
Cheaper labour costs drove athletic shoe production to Asia in the 1970s, but it's beginning to regain a foothold in the United States.
Is Sneaker Production Making a Return Run To The US?
Cheaper labour costs drove athletic shoe production to Asia in the 1970s, but it's beginning to regain a foothold in the United States.
News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Doesn't Flinch
"As she leads her brand into its next stage, Ivanka reveals how she's navigating the drama around her father's presidential campaign."
Ivanka Trump Doesn't Flinch
"As she leads her brand into its next stage, Ivanka reveals how she's navigating the drama around her father's presidential campaign."
News & Analysis
Made in Ethiopia: Fashion's Next Sourcing Hub?
Ethiopian manufacturers are becoming increasingly competitive and ambitious, but can East Africa really provide an affordable sourcing alternative to Asia?
Made in Ethiopia: Fashion's Next Sourcing Hub?
Ethiopian manufacturers are becoming increasingly competitive and ambitious, but can East Africa really provide an affordable sourcing alternative to Asia?
News & Analysis
Jimmy Choo Co-Founder’s New Brand Is Making Luxury Shoes Affordable
"The Jimmy Choo co-founder relaunched her namesake luxury footwear brand as direct to consumer."
Jimmy Choo Co-Founder’s New Brand Is Making Luxury Shoes Affordable
"The Jimmy Choo co-founder relaunched her namesake luxury footwear brand as direct to consumer."
News & Analysis
In the Studio With Christian Louboutin
" Christian Louboutin, shoe maestro, reveals why he can’t throw anything away, hates going out at night and loves small spaces."
In the Studio With Christian Louboutin
" Christian Louboutin, shoe maestro, reveals why he can’t throw anything away, hates going out at night and loves small spaces."
News & Analysis
Chuck Taylor Sequel Flops, Dealing Blow to Nike’s Converse Brand
With a lot of fanfare last July, Converse released a more expensive version of the classic Chuck Taylor, the first major overhaul of the world’s most iconic and best-selling sneaker, though like many sequels it was a letdown.
Chuck Taylor Sequel Flops, Dealing Blow to Nike’s Converse Brand
With a lot of fanfare last July, Converse released a more expensive version of the classic Chuck Taylor, the first major overhaul of the world’s most iconic and best-selling sneaker, though like many sequels it was a letdown.
News & Analysis
Jimmy Choo Co-Founder Sues Shoe Company Alleging Boycott
Jimmy Choo was sued by the co-founder of its eponymous shoe line who alleged the company launched a campaign to punish her as she prepared to start a new venture.
Jimmy Choo Co-Founder Sues Shoe Company Alleging Boycott
Jimmy Choo was sued by the co-founder of its eponymous shoe line who alleged the company launched a campaign to punish her as she prepared to start a new venture.
News & Analysis
Adidas Looks to Harness Instagram Fans to Maintain Its Momentum
Adidas seeks to make it easier for Instagram and Snapchat followers to buy popular sneaker styles.
Adidas Looks to Harness Instagram Fans to Maintain Its Momentum
Adidas seeks to make it easier for Instagram and Snapchat followers to buy popular sneaker styles.
News & Analysis
Foot Locker Looks to Play Up the Store Experience
Footlocker is reorganising its stores to further highlight top brands, designating areas to showcase trends, and adding more displays of full sports gear to encourage broader shopping.
Foot Locker Looks to Play Up the Store Experience
Footlocker is reorganising its stores to further highlight top brands, designating areas to showcase trends, and adding more displays of full sports gear to encourage broader shopping.
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.