Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
sports
Financial Markets
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
News & Analysis
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
News & Analysis
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
News & Analysis
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Technology
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
News & Analysis
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Retail
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Retail
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Retail
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Retail
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
Marketing
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
Retail
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
The News in Brief
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.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.