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.
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Global Markets
In Japan, Luxury Flourishes While Economy Flounders
Japan’s economy is dipping in and out of recession, but the country is still one of the bright spots in the global luxury goods market. BoF reports.
In Japan, Luxury Flourishes While Economy Flounders
Japan’s economy is dipping in and out of recession, but the country is still one of the bright spots in the global luxury goods market. BoF reports.
Marketing
Adidas' Ongoing Uphill Battle Against Nike's Cool Factor
Sportswear firm Adidas probably thought it had hit the marketing jackpot when Adidas-sponsored Germany beat Adidas-sponsored Argentina to win the Adidas-sponsored World Cup. But arch rival Nike may have stolen much of its soccer branding thunder.
Adidas' Ongoing Uphill Battle Against Nike's Cool Factor
Sportswear firm Adidas probably thought it had hit the marketing jackpot when Adidas-sponsored Germany beat Adidas-sponsored Argentina to win the Adidas-sponsored World Cup. But arch rival Nike may have stolen much of its soccer branding thunder.
News & Analysis
Olympic ambassadors, Condé Nast in Flite, Urban Outfitters surprise, Dafiti investment, Jean Genies
Olympians become the new fashion ambassadors (The Guardian) "Their Olympic glory may now be over, but the stars of London 2012 are enjoying a new
Olympic ambassadors, Condé Nast in Flite, Urban Outfitters surprise, Dafiti investment, Jean Genies
Olympians become the new fashion ambassadors (The Guardian) "Their Olympic glory may now be over, but the stars of London 2012 are enjoying a new
News & Analysis
Week in Review | London 2012 Olympics, Technology and Fashion Collide, Learning from Piaggi, Hughes and Vidal
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics (Opinion) "Ostensibly, the intention was to show the inextricable links between British fashion and music.
Week in Review | London 2012 Olympics, Technology and Fashion Collide, Learning from Piaggi, Hughes and Vidal
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics (Opinion) "Ostensibly, the intention was to show the inextricable links between British fashion and music.
News & Analysis
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics
LONDON, United Kingdom — I've always loved the Olympics. Ever since the Winter Olympic Games in my hometown of Calgary back in 1988, I've been drawn
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics
LONDON, United Kingdom — I've always loved the Olympics. Ever since the Winter Olympic Games in my hometown of Calgary back in 1988, I've been drawn
News & Analysis
Coach's competition crisis, Olympic effect, J.Crew in HK, Fashion trucks, Unconventional models
Coach Droops As Kors Grabs Handbag Customers In Slowdown: Retail (Bloomberg) "The largest U.S. maker of luxury leather goods is facing rising
Coach's competition crisis, Olympic effect, J.Crew in HK, Fashion trucks, Unconventional models
Coach Droops As Kors Grabs Handbag Customers In Slowdown: Retail (Bloomberg) "The largest U.S. maker of luxury leather goods is facing rising
News & Analysis
Appetite for luxury, Forerunner's $40m fund, Billabong bid, September ad counts, Fashion Olympics
Emerging markets buy into luxury (FT) "Emerging market appetites for high-end handbags, fashionwear, champagne and cognac appeared to be holding up
Appetite for luxury, Forerunner's $40m fund, Billabong bid, September ad counts, Fashion Olympics
Emerging markets buy into luxury (FT) "Emerging market appetites for high-end handbags, fashionwear, champagne and cognac appeared to be holding up
News & Analysis
Olympics economy, Discounting in India, Lucky aggregator, Luxury in the Bronx, YSL backlash
Retailers fear Olympics might ring hollow (FT) "Optimism that the games would generate a rise in economic activity, to offset the effects of the
Olympics economy, Discounting in India, Lucky aggregator, Luxury in the Bronx, YSL backlash
Retailers fear Olympics might ring hollow (FT) "Optimism that the games would generate a rise in economic activity, to offset the effects of the
News & Analysis
Raf Simons speaks, Hermès growth slows, China fashion in London, Leather art, Olympic fall guy
Raf Simons on his Dior couture debut (Telegraph) "Speaking in a video posted on Dior's official YouTube page, Simons explains the concept behind his
Raf Simons speaks, Hermès growth slows, China fashion in London, Leather art, Olympic fall guy
Raf Simons on his Dior couture debut (Telegraph) "Speaking in a video posted on Dior's official YouTube page, Simons explains the concept behind his
Global Markets
The Fashion Trail | Vancouver's Digital Olympics
VANCOUVER, Canada — Every two years that global extravaganza called the Olympic Games alternates between summer and winter sports. Next in line is
The Fashion Trail | Vancouver's Digital Olympics
VANCOUVER, Canada — Every two years that global extravaganza called the Olympic Games alternates between summer and winter sports. Next in line is
The News in Brief
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.