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.
sport
Sports
African Sneaker Brands Go Global
Big hitters and scrappy start-ups in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa are vying for a share of the $152 billion global sneaker market.
African Sneaker Brands Go Global
Big hitters and scrappy start-ups in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa are vying for a share of the $152 billion global sneaker market.
Sports
Do Sports Leagues Need ‘Creative Directors’?
Major League Soccer tapped streetwear designer Guillermo Andrade to be its creative advisor, hoping his cultural cachet will make the sport more popular in the US.
Do Sports Leagues Need ‘Creative Directors’?
Major League Soccer tapped streetwear designer Guillermo Andrade to be its creative advisor, hoping his cultural cachet will make the sport more popular in the US.
Luxury
How NBA Tunnel Walks Became Fashion Marketing Moments
The pre-game arena entrance is now a big business as more basketball players craft their personal brands, with the likes of Burberry, Thom Browne and Marni angling to dress athletes.
How NBA Tunnel Walks Became Fashion Marketing Moments
The pre-game arena entrance is now a big business as more basketball players craft their personal brands, with the likes of Burberry, Thom Browne and Marni angling to dress athletes.
Sports
The Niche Sport Driving Sneaker Sales
Brands, retailers and investors are betting on trail running, the fast-growing endurance sport, to become activewear’s next big category.
The Niche Sport Driving Sneaker Sales
Brands, retailers and investors are betting on trail running, the fast-growing endurance sport, to become activewear’s next big category.
Sports
Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?
The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.
Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?
The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.
Sports
Salomon’s Super Bowl Surprise
Rihanna wore Salomon’s “Cross Low” sneakers as part of her all-red ensemble during the halftime performance, marking the culmination of the brand’s recent rise in fashion.
Salomon’s Super Bowl Surprise
Rihanna wore Salomon’s “Cross Low” sneakers as part of her all-red ensemble during the halftime performance, marking the culmination of the brand’s recent rise in fashion.
News & Analysis
Why Thom Browne Teamed With FC Barcelona
The New York-based brand is betting on an assist from the sporting world to help fuel growth.
Why Thom Browne Teamed With FC Barcelona
The New York-based brand is betting on an assist from the sporting world to help fuel growth.
News & Analysis
Adidas Beats Nike in European Soccer's Shirt-Sponsorship Race
The sportswear giant has beaten its rivals to sponsor European soccer teams Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam, both of which have made the final in the UEFA Europa League.
Adidas Beats Nike in European Soccer's Shirt-Sponsorship Race
The sportswear giant has beaten its rivals to sponsor European soccer teams Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam, both of which have made the final in the UEFA Europa League.
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
Lululemon Tumbles as Sales Outlook Misses Estimates
The Vancouver-based company is trying to overcome an industrywide discounting frenzy and mounting competition in athletic apparel.
Lululemon Tumbles as Sales Outlook Misses Estimates
The Vancouver-based company is trying to overcome an industrywide discounting frenzy and mounting competition in athletic apparel.
News & Analysis
New NHL-Fanatics Deal Brings Fast Fashion to Hockey Fans
Fanatics Inc. has become the world’s largest online seller of sports fan gear, handling more than $1 billion in annual sales.
New NHL-Fanatics Deal Brings Fast Fashion to Hockey Fans
Fanatics Inc. has become the world’s largest online seller of sports fan gear, handling more than $1 billion in annual sales.
News & Analysis
Nike’s Move to Drop Golf Gives Callaway Big Opening, CEO Says
Nike Inc.’s loss of the golf-club business may be Callaway Golf Co.’s gain.
Nike’s Move to Drop Golf Gives Callaway Big Opening, CEO Says
Nike Inc.’s loss of the golf-club business may be Callaway Golf Co.’s gain.
The News in Brief
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.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.