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
How Soccer Conquered the US Sneaker Market
Football boots, also known as soccer cleats, are becoming unlikely fashion statements in the US, a market dominated by basketball sneakers for decades.
How Soccer Conquered the US Sneaker Market
Football boots, also known as soccer cleats, are becoming unlikely fashion statements in the US, a market dominated by basketball sneakers for decades.
Sports
Is Nike Finally Winning With Women?
With the bold marketing like the "So Win" campaign, a revamped leadership team under new brand president Amy Montagne and star power from A’ja Wilson, Nike’s long-promised women’s push is starting to stick.
Is Nike Finally Winning With Women?
With the bold marketing like the "So Win" campaign, a revamped leadership team under new brand president Amy Montagne and star power from A’ja Wilson, Nike’s long-promised women’s push is starting to stick.
Beauty
Beauty Plays the Long Game
As women’s sports continue to gain mainstream traction, beauty brands are shifting from short-term campaigns to sustained partnerships that deepen brand equity, unlock new audiences, and drive long-term growth.
Beauty Plays the Long Game
As women’s sports continue to gain mainstream traction, beauty brands are shifting from short-term campaigns to sustained partnerships that deepen brand equity, unlock new audiences, and drive long-term growth.
Sports
Reebok Names New Head of Basketball
Designer Jide Osifeso will shape the creative direction of Reebok Basketball as the brand seeks to re-establish itself in a performance category it’s been absent from for more than a decade.
Reebok Names New Head of Basketball
Designer Jide Osifeso will shape the creative direction of Reebok Basketball as the brand seeks to re-establish itself in a performance category it’s been absent from for more than a decade.
Sports
Nike Seeks Brand Boost in Shoe Science for Kipyegon’s 4-Minute Mile Bid
The sportswear brand announced Wednesday its plans to improve sneaker technology to help Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon break a women’s record by running a mile in under four minutes.
Nike Seeks Brand Boost in Shoe Science for Kipyegon’s 4-Minute Mile Bid
The sportswear brand announced Wednesday its plans to improve sneaker technology to help Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon break a women’s record by running a mile in under four minutes.
Sports
Coach Is the WNBA’s First Official Handbag Partner
The multi-year partnership is the latest collaboration in the growing intersection of fashion and sports.
Coach Is the WNBA’s First Official Handbag Partner
The multi-year partnership is the latest collaboration in the growing intersection of fashion and sports.
Retail
Analysis: US Tariffs on Vietnam Would Be a Blow to Nike and Other Sportswear Brands
According to its annual report, Nike produced 50 percent of its footwear and 28 percent of its apparel in Vietnam in its 2024 fiscal year.
Analysis: US Tariffs on Vietnam Would Be a Blow to Nike and Other Sportswear Brands
According to its annual report, Nike produced 50 percent of its footwear and 28 percent of its apparel in Vietnam in its 2024 fiscal year.
Retail
Nike Dunk, Once the World’s Hottest Sneaker, Is Fading Away
Sales of the Nike Dunk are expected to drop 70 percent over two years as new CEO Elliott Hill scales classic sneakers back to make way for new designs. Hill seeks to remedy Nike’s inventory problem by renewing its longtime strategy of maintaining enough supply scarcity to boost popularity among consumers.
Nike Dunk, Once the World’s Hottest Sneaker, Is Fading Away
Sales of the Nike Dunk are expected to drop 70 percent over two years as new CEO Elliott Hill scales classic sneakers back to make way for new designs. Hill seeks to remedy Nike’s inventory problem by renewing its longtime strategy of maintaining enough supply scarcity to boost popularity among consumers.
Retail
Nike Comeback Bid Is Threatened by Inventory Reset, Tariffs
The activewear brand’s shares dropped almost 5 percent after CFO Matthew Friend said he expects fourth-quarter revenue to decline by more than analyst expectations in Nike’s third-quarter earnings call. Nike’s turnaround effort faces weak consumer spending and fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
Nike Comeback Bid Is Threatened by Inventory Reset, Tariffs
The activewear brand’s shares dropped almost 5 percent after CFO Matthew Friend said he expects fourth-quarter revenue to decline by more than analyst expectations in Nike’s third-quarter earnings call. Nike’s turnaround effort faces weak consumer spending and fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
Global Markets
Why Aren’t Luxury Brands Signing India’s Cricketers?
India’s most idolised sportsmen have the potential to be powerful marketing vehicles for global fashion brands but only if partnerships don’t distract players from the game or cast them as elitist figures in the eyes of their diverse fanbase.
Why Aren’t Luxury Brands Signing India’s Cricketers?
India’s most idolised sportsmen have the potential to be powerful marketing vehicles for global fashion brands but only if partnerships don’t distract players from the game or cast them as elitist figures in the eyes of their diverse fanbase.
Media
With ‘Players’, Carine Roitfeld Will Tackle the Intersection of Fashion and Sport
With the launch of new magazine ‘Players’ Carine Roitfeld and son Vladimir Roitfeld, who will serve as editor-in-chief, are looking to provide a new, more elevated take on fashion and sport — and become a go-to media partner for brands.
With ‘Players’, Carine Roitfeld Will Tackle the Intersection of Fashion and Sport
With the launch of new magazine ‘Players’ Carine Roitfeld and son Vladimir Roitfeld, who will serve as editor-in-chief, are looking to provide a new, more elevated take on fashion and sport — and become a go-to media partner for brands.
Sports
Nike Launches New Fitness Brand With Kim Kardashian’s Skims
The new partners say they have long-term vision for body-fitting activewear for women.
Nike Launches New Fitness Brand With Kim Kardashian’s Skims
The new partners say they have long-term vision for body-fitting activewear for women.
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.