Lululemon Sees Annual Revenue, Profit Below Estimates Amid Board, Demand Challenges
CEO Calvin McDonald stepped down in December following months of share price weakness and lack of design freshness.
Sports
How the collision of sports and fashion is creating new opportunities in both industries.
A Chat with Steph Curry on “Super Shoes”
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry debuts the latest sneaker under his Curry Brand umbrella, PSG debuts a new kit, and Kith makes its return to the runway after a six year absence.
A Chat with Steph Curry on “Super Shoes”
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry debuts the latest sneaker under his Curry Brand umbrella, PSG debuts a new kit, and Kith makes its return to the runway after a six year absence.
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
Why Authentic Brands Group Is Playing the Long Game With Reebok
The brand management firm has been far more protective of Reebok than it has with its other brands since the former sneaker powerhouse became its largest purchase ever.
Why Authentic Brands Group Is Playing the Long Game With Reebok
The brand management firm has been far more protective of Reebok than it has with its other brands since the former sneaker powerhouse became its largest purchase ever.
Mejuri Wants to Bring Jewellery Back to Sports
DTC fine jewellery brand Mejuri is entering the sports world through a new collaboration with Racquet Magazine, set to release to the public ahead of the US Open.
Mejuri Wants to Bring Jewellery Back to Sports
DTC fine jewellery brand Mejuri is entering the sports world through a new collaboration with Racquet Magazine, set to release to the public ahead of the US Open.
How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team
Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.
How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team
Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.
How Basketball Sneakers Got Their Groove Back | The Debrief
A new era of bold designs and culturally influential athletes is reigniting interest in basketball sneakers, shifting the focus from nostalgia and celebrity collabs back to performance, personality and style.
How Basketball Sneakers Got Their Groove Back | The Debrief
A new era of bold designs and culturally influential athletes is reigniting interest in basketball sneakers, shifting the focus from nostalgia and celebrity collabs back to performance, personality and style.
Why The Kicks You Wear Is Joining The Business of Fashion
Correspondent Mike Sykes explains why he's bringing The Kicks You Wear newsletter to The Business of Fashion as the sports and fashion industries continue to collide in unique ways.
Why The Kicks You Wear Is Joining The Business of Fashion
Correspondent Mike Sykes explains why he's bringing The Kicks You Wear newsletter to The Business of Fashion as the sports and fashion industries continue to collide in unique ways.
How WNBA Players Are Using Merch to Underscore Their Value
The viral ‘Pay Us’ tees worn by players such as Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier have become an effective tool in a broader effort to show the league what its stars are worth.
How WNBA Players Are Using Merch to Underscore Their Value
The viral ‘Pay Us’ tees worn by players such as Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier have become an effective tool in a broader effort to show the league what its stars are worth.
Adidas and Puma Bet on Running Shoes as Tariffs Loom
The German sneaker makers are refocussing on running shoes to drive growth after losing market share in the category to smaller rivals Hoka and On Holding AG.
Adidas and Puma Bet on Running Shoes as Tariffs Loom
The German sneaker makers are refocussing on running shoes to drive growth after losing market share in the category to smaller rivals Hoka and On Holding AG.
The Fashion Revival of Basketball Sneakers
A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court.
The Fashion Revival of Basketball Sneakers
A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court.
Opinion: Luxury Brands Have Tennis Fever
High-end labels are piling into tennis, but the women’s tour remains an untapped opportunity, writes Daniel-Yaw Miller.
Opinion: Luxury Brands Have Tennis Fever
High-end labels are piling into tennis, but the women’s tour remains an untapped opportunity, writes Daniel-Yaw Miller.
How Golf Fashion Made It to Gen-Z’s For You Page
Brands are making golf fashionable for women through unexpected collaborations and creator content that flips the sport’s once elitist connotation on its head.
How Golf Fashion Made It to Gen-Z’s For You Page
Brands are making golf fashionable for women through unexpected collaborations and creator content that flips the sport’s once elitist connotation on its head.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.
Nike’s Latest SEC Filing Revives Converse Sale Speculation
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings
The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.
Sportswear Brand On Sees Possible Boost From Lower US Tariff Rate
The Swiss sportswear brand forecast at least 23 percent sales growth in 2026 and an increase in its annual profit margin.
Puma CEO Cites $260 Hyrox Sneaker as Early Step in Turnaround
Chief executive Arthur Hoeld said Puma is counting on training, football, running and ‘sportstyle’ categories to generate profitable growth and buzz.
Puma Forecasts Another Year of Losses, Scraps Dividend
Puma warned 2026 will be a transition year as it liquidates excess inventories, revamps marketing and develops new products to position itself for a turnaround.