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
Fashion’s Biggest Super Bowl Ever
American brands swooped in on Super Bowl LIX, staging runway shows in its host city of New Orleans and collaborating with halftime star Kendrick Lamar as fashion and football took their relationship to a new level.
Fashion’s Biggest Super Bowl Ever
American brands swooped in on Super Bowl LIX, staging runway shows in its host city of New Orleans and collaborating with halftime star Kendrick Lamar as fashion and football took their relationship to a new level.
Retail
Nike CEO’s Turnaround Plan Began With Call to NFL’s Roger Goodell
Nike CEO Elliott Hill secured an extension of the company’s critical licensing deal with the NFL through 2038, strengthening both brands' global ambitions as they collaborate on expanding football’s reach.
Nike CEO’s Turnaround Plan Began With Call to NFL’s Roger Goodell
Nike CEO Elliott Hill secured an extension of the company’s critical licensing deal with the NFL through 2038, strengthening both brands' global ambitions as they collaborate on expanding football’s reach.
Beauty
Op-Ed | How Female Athletes Are Shaping the Future of Business
In an op-ed for The Business of Beauty, five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova looks back on how brand partnerships shaped her career — and how the stakes have shifted for female athletes today.
Op-Ed | How Female Athletes Are Shaping the Future of Business
In an op-ed for The Business of Beauty, five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova looks back on how brand partnerships shaped her career — and how the stakes have shifted for female athletes today.
Sports
New Balance’s $10 Billion Plan
As the brand races to hit eleven-digit annual sales, CEO Joe Preston opens up for The State of Fashion 2025 about what New Balance is doing that its rivals aren't, the company's unique approach to brand and athlete partnerships and how it plans to stay ahead in the innovation battle.
New Balance’s $10 Billion Plan
As the brand races to hit eleven-digit annual sales, CEO Joe Preston opens up for The State of Fashion 2025 about what New Balance is doing that its rivals aren't, the company's unique approach to brand and athlete partnerships and how it plans to stay ahead in the innovation battle.
Beauty
The Best of BoF 2024: When Beauty Trends Tap Culture
This year, marketing efforts for everything from skincare to fragrance targeted new cohorts — Gen Alpha, male athletes, pet owners, “MomTok” — and across more channels than ever.
The Best of BoF 2024: When Beauty Trends Tap Culture
This year, marketing efforts for everything from skincare to fragrance targeted new cohorts — Gen Alpha, male athletes, pet owners, “MomTok” — and across more channels than ever.
Retail
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion’s Obsession Reaches Fever Pitch
In 2024, the sneaker world was rocked by missteps and management change at Nike, which now faces a difficult turnaround as challengers like On and Hoka continue their assault. Meanwhile, fashion’s fixation on sport reached a new pitch at the Paris Olympics and shows no signs of letting up.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion’s Obsession Reaches Fever Pitch
In 2024, the sneaker world was rocked by missteps and management change at Nike, which now faces a difficult turnaround as challengers like On and Hoka continue their assault. Meanwhile, fashion’s fixation on sport reached a new pitch at the Paris Olympics and shows no signs of letting up.
Retail
Nike Told to Compensate Workers in High-Profile Labour Controversy
An independent investigation commissioned by The Fair Labour Association — a human rights monitoring organisation that counts Nike as a member — identified several “significant issues” in a long-standing case of alleged wage theft.
Nike Told to Compensate Workers in High-Profile Labour Controversy
An independent investigation commissioned by The Fair Labour Association — a human rights monitoring organisation that counts Nike as a member — identified several “significant issues” in a long-standing case of alleged wage theft.
Retail
5 Takeaways from Nike’s Earnings
New CEO Elliott Hill outlined his plan to turn Nike around as the company battled through another challenging quarter. There are signs of progress, but it’s going to be a long road back.
5 Takeaways from Nike’s Earnings
New CEO Elliott Hill outlined his plan to turn Nike around as the company battled through another challenging quarter. There are signs of progress, but it’s going to be a long road back.
Retail
Why Are Sneaker Collaborations So Boring?
Sneaker giants often have a ‘cheat code’ for tie-ups with indie designers, insiders say, reflecting a lack of innovation among legacy players in the industry.
Why Are Sneaker Collaborations So Boring?
Sneaker giants often have a ‘cheat code’ for tie-ups with indie designers, insiders say, reflecting a lack of innovation among legacy players in the industry.
Retail
This Week: Nike’s Elliott Hill Takes the Stage
The company’s third-quarter earnings call will provide one of the first opportunities for CEO Elliott Hill to lay out his turnaround plan.
This Week: Nike’s Elliott Hill Takes the Stage
The company’s third-quarter earnings call will provide one of the first opportunities for CEO Elliott Hill to lay out his turnaround plan.
Sports
Indie Fragrance Brands’ Big Athlete Opportunity
Athletes are increasingly getting into fine fragrances, but so far indie fragrance brands haven't returned the favour. That may change as they realise sports stars offer access to a burgeoning new consumer market for scents: young men.
Indie Fragrance Brands’ Big Athlete Opportunity
Athletes are increasingly getting into fine fragrances, but so far indie fragrance brands haven't returned the favour. That may change as they realise sports stars offer access to a burgeoning new consumer market for scents: young men.
Technology
Puma Is Bringing AI-Generated Design to the Football Pitch
The sports brand is letting Manchester City fans create their own designs for the team’s uniform — no drawing skills needed — with one design to become the club’s third kit for the 2026 season.
Puma Is Bringing AI-Generated Design to the Football Pitch
The sports brand is letting Manchester City fans create their own designs for the team’s uniform — no drawing skills needed — with one design to become the club’s third kit for the 2026 season.
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.