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Sports

How Puma Became a Rare Wholesale Success Story

For years, the German sportswear maker lacked a distinct identity. But Puma has found success in multi-brand retail and has gained a foothold in markets where Nike and Adidas aren’t dominant.

Sports

How Puma Became a Rare Wholesale Success Story

For years, the German sportswear maker lacked a distinct identity. But Puma has found success in multi-brand retail and has gained a foothold in markets where Nike and Adidas aren’t dominant.


Retail

Aimé Leon Dore’s Teddy Santis on New Balance and the Future of Menswear

In a rare interview, the menswear entrepreneur and creative director of New Balance’s ‘Made in USA’ line outlines his plans for the footwear giant.

Retail

Aimé Leon Dore’s Teddy Santis on New Balance and the Future of Menswear

In a rare interview, the menswear entrepreneur and creative director of New Balance’s ‘Made in USA’ line outlines his plans for the footwear giant.


Luxury

For Some Labels, Drops Are Still Working When Nothing Else Is

The model’s enduring success for streetwear brands and niche labels alike may be a lesson to those that have treated it simply as a marketing gimmick.

Luxury

For Some Labels, Drops Are Still Working When Nothing Else Is

The model’s enduring success for streetwear brands and niche labels alike may be a lesson to those that have treated it simply as a marketing gimmick.


Retail

How Are Sports Brands Marketing Without Sports?

Nike, Adidas and Under Armour sponsor professional sports and athletes to stand out globally. Online, they have more competition, but their connection to champions still means something to quarantined consumers.

Retail

How Are Sports Brands Marketing Without Sports?

Nike, Adidas and Under Armour sponsor professional sports and athletes to stand out globally. Online, they have more competition, but their connection to champions still means something to quarantined consumers.


Technology

Fashion’s Biological Revolution

The fashion and beauty industries will benefit from a biological revolution that could transform value chains, change society and potentially mitigate pressure on the environment. As scientific breakthroughs unfold, we expect more partnerships between large brands and start-ups, deeper research, and increasing commercialisation of these ground-breaking innovations.

Technology

Fashion’s Biological Revolution

The fashion and beauty industries will benefit from a biological revolution that could transform value chains, change society and potentially mitigate pressure on the environment. As scientific breakthroughs unfold, we expect more partnerships between large brands and start-ups, deeper research, and increasing commercialisation of these ground-breaking innovations.


Sustainability

The Year Ahead: Welcome to the Materials Revolution

Fashion brands are exploring alternatives to today’s standard materials, with key players focused on more sustainable substitutes that include recently rediscovered and re-engineered old favourites as well as high-tech materials that deliver on aesthetics and function.

Sustainability

The Year Ahead: Welcome to the Materials Revolution

Fashion brands are exploring alternatives to today’s standard materials, with key players focused on more sustainable substitutes that include recently rediscovered and re-engineered old favourites as well as high-tech materials that deliver on aesthetics and function.


China

Brands Beware: Trademark Trolls and Cyber Squatters Prosper

Despite reforms, trademark protections in China remain feeble for both foreign and domestic fashion brands. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Brands Beware: Trademark Trolls and Cyber Squatters Prosper

Despite reforms, trademark protections in China remain feeble for both foreign and domestic fashion brands. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


News & Analysis

Sneaker Market Reveals Flaws in Trump’s Trade Policy

Companies like Nike have invested too much in Asia to consider moving factories, even if tariffs rise and push up costs for American consumers, analysts say.

News & Analysis

Sneaker Market Reveals Flaws in Trump’s Trade Policy

Companies like Nike have invested too much in Asia to consider moving factories, even if tariffs rise and push up costs for American consumers, analysts say.


News & Analysis

New Balance Created Its PR Crisis. Neo-Nazis Aren’t Helping

Days after the shoe company drew ire for praising the trade policies of President-elect Donald Trump, a neo-Nazi blogger on Saturday declared his support for New Balance footwear.

News & Analysis

New Balance Created Its PR Crisis. Neo-Nazis Aren’t Helping

Days after the shoe company drew ire for praising the trade policies of President-elect Donald Trump, a neo-Nazi blogger on Saturday declared his support for New Balance footwear.


News & Analysis

Nike Dispute With Runner Highlights Reduction Clauses

US middle-distance runner Boris Berian is free to wear the shoes of his choosing at the Olympic Trials next week, after Nike Inc. dropped a breach of contract lawsuit against the 800-metre star.

News & Analysis

Nike Dispute With Runner Highlights Reduction Clauses

US middle-distance runner Boris Berian is free to wear the shoes of his choosing at the Olympic Trials next week, after Nike Inc. dropped a breach of contract lawsuit against the 800-metre star.