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Nike's Football Bet Is Paying off

The sportswear giant's sponsorship of the World Cup teams and athletes is giving the company a tailwind in its race to catch up with Adidas in football.

Retail

Nike's Football Bet Is Paying off

The sportswear giant's sponsorship of the World Cup teams and athletes is giving the company a tailwind in its race to catch up with Adidas in football.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | World Cup Semi-Finalists Test Adidas and Nike’s Fast Fashion Efforts

The advance of three unlikely teams — Croatia, Belgium and England — to the World Cup semi-finals has offered up its own test to the sportswear giants: how they’re coping with the shift to fast fashion.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | World Cup Semi-Finalists Test Adidas and Nike’s Fast Fashion Efforts

The advance of three unlikely teams — Croatia, Belgium and England — to the World Cup semi-finals has offered up its own test to the sportswear giants: how they’re coping with the shift to fast fashion.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Venture Capitalists Bet on Shoe Start-Ups, JD.com Invests in Luxury Retailer

This week, venture investors put a premium on shoe start-ups, while JD.com builds up its presence in the luxury retail sector with an investment in Chinese luxury retailer Secoo.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Venture Capitalists Bet on Shoe Start-Ups, JD.com Invests in Luxury Retailer

This week, venture investors put a premium on shoe start-ups, while JD.com builds up its presence in the luxury retail sector with an investment in Chinese luxury retailer Secoo.


News & Analysis

Nike Favoured to Beat Adidas at World Cup

The two brands both have three teams playing in their jerseys in the quarter-finals, with one game yet to be played to establish the final eight.

News & Analysis

Nike Favoured to Beat Adidas at World Cup

The two brands both have three teams playing in their jerseys in the quarter-finals, with one game yet to be played to establish the final eight.


News & Analysis

Adidas and the World Cup: Mass Appeal or Awkward Deal?

With this year’s FIFA World Cup embroiled in controversy, official brand partner Adidas is treading a fine line between Russian support and international scrutiny.  

News & Analysis

Adidas and the World Cup: Mass Appeal or Awkward Deal?

With this year’s FIFA World Cup embroiled in controversy, official brand partner Adidas is treading a fine line between Russian support and international scrutiny.  


News & Analysis

Adidas Expects Record World Cup Jersey Sales

The German sportswear firm expects more than 8 million jerseys sold in 2018.

News & Analysis

Adidas Expects Record World Cup Jersey Sales

The German sportswear firm expects more than 8 million jerseys sold in 2018.


News & Analysis

Adidas Takes Lead Over Nike in World Cup Shirt Deals

Adidas — also the official sponsor of the tournament — is kitting out the most teams for this year's World Cup, which takes place in Russia.  

News & Analysis

Adidas Takes Lead Over Nike in World Cup Shirt Deals

Adidas — also the official sponsor of the tournament — is kitting out the most teams for this year's World Cup, which takes place in Russia.  


Workplace & Talent

A Wake-Up Call for Employers: Career Development Is More Important Than Pay

Today’s millennial talent pool is more motivated by career development than financial gain. How should companies evolve?

Workplace & Talent

A Wake-Up Call for Employers: Career Development Is More Important Than Pay

Today’s millennial talent pool is more motivated by career development than financial gain. How should companies evolve?


News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.

News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.


News & Analysis

US Court Protects Adidas' Stan Smith Shoe from Skechers

A US court said that Adidas can protect its famous Stan Smith tennis shoe against an alleged Skechers copy, but that Skechers could sell another shoe mimicking Adidas' familiar "three-stripe" design.

News & Analysis

US Court Protects Adidas' Stan Smith Shoe from Skechers

A US court said that Adidas can protect its famous Stan Smith tennis shoe against an alleged Skechers copy, but that Skechers could sell another shoe mimicking Adidas' familiar "three-stripe" design.