Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
sports
Retail
Lululemon Results May Signal Further Squeeze for Athleisure
The last few years have seen a surge in the number of retailers offering athleisure clothes, ranging from mass-market products to $1,000 leggings.
Lululemon Results May Signal Further Squeeze for Athleisure
The last few years have seen a surge in the number of retailers offering athleisure clothes, ranging from mass-market products to $1,000 leggings.
Global Markets
Inside India's Booming Sportswear Market
With gym culture sweeping the nation and beauty ideals changing fast, international sportswear giants and local players are gearing up for India’s biggest fitness boom to date.
Inside India's Booming Sportswear Market
With gym culture sweeping the nation and beauty ideals changing fast, international sportswear giants and local players are gearing up for India’s biggest fitness boom to date.
News & Analysis
Super Bowl Sunday Was a Breakthrough Moment for Companies Opposing Trump
"Advertisements celebrating immigrants and a fiery amicus brief were the latest in a series of humbling setbacks for the Trump administration."
Super Bowl Sunday Was a Breakthrough Moment for Companies Opposing Trump
"Advertisements celebrating immigrants and a fiery amicus brief were the latest in a series of humbling setbacks for the Trump administration."
News & Analysis
Escapism Reigns In Super Bowl Commercials, but Politics Proves Inescapable
"Advertisers were willing to pay, on average, about $5 million for 30-second spots during the Super Bowl — and even more in promotional costs to
Escapism Reigns In Super Bowl Commercials, but Politics Proves Inescapable
"Advertisers were willing to pay, on average, about $5 million for 30-second spots during the Super Bowl — and even more in promotional costs to
News & Analysis
Europe’s Weak Economy Is ‘Core Worry’ for Adidas Chief
Rorsted’s concern contrasts with recent signs that the euro area may be set for a pick-up in economic momentum.
Europe’s Weak Economy Is ‘Core Worry’ for Adidas Chief
Rorsted’s concern contrasts with recent signs that the euro area may be set for a pick-up in economic momentum.
News & Analysis
Abramovich’s Chelsea Paid $81.5 Million to Terminate Adidas Deal
Chelsea last year broke the contract with Adidas six years early to sign a 15-year, £900 million deal with Nike, which begins next season.
Abramovich’s Chelsea Paid $81.5 Million to Terminate Adidas Deal
Chelsea last year broke the contract with Adidas six years early to sign a 15-year, £900 million deal with Nike, which begins next season.
Technology
Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd
In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.
Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd
In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Inks Deal to Place Logo on Front of MLB Jerseys
Under Armour Inc. struck another blow in the fight for exposure by inking a sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball that will put its logo on the chest of every jersey.
Under Armour Inks Deal to Place Logo on Front of MLB Jerseys
Under Armour Inc. struck another blow in the fight for exposure by inking a sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball that will put its logo on the chest of every jersey.
News & Analysis
Barcelona Signs Up Rakuten in $235 Million Soccer Jersey Deal
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. is paying €220 million ($235.4 million) to emblazon its logo on the FC Barcelona soccer team’s jerseys for four years.
Barcelona Signs Up Rakuten in $235 Million Soccer Jersey Deal
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. is paying €220 million ($235.4 million) to emblazon its logo on the FC Barcelona soccer team’s jerseys for four years.
News & Analysis
The Elder Statesman Partners with NBA
As the relationship between fashion and basketball deepens, the collaboration marks the league’s first big push into luxury goods.
The Elder Statesman Partners with NBA
As the relationship between fashion and basketball deepens, the collaboration marks the league’s first big push into luxury goods.
News & Analysis
New Adidas CEO Sets Off in Pursuit of Nike
Closing the gap on clear market leader Nike is the challenge facing new Adidas boss Kasper Rorsted when the Dane takes charge of the world's second biggest sportswear brand from the start of October.
New Adidas CEO Sets Off in Pursuit of Nike
Closing the gap on clear market leader Nike is the challenge facing new Adidas boss Kasper Rorsted when the Dane takes charge of the world's second biggest sportswear brand from the start of October.
News & Analysis
At US Open, Japanese Companies Leave Nike, Adidas in the Dust
As the 2016 Grand Slam draws to a close, Japanese brands have far outpaced their Western competition.
At US Open, Japanese Companies Leave Nike, Adidas in the Dust
As the 2016 Grand Slam draws to a close, Japanese brands have far outpaced their Western competition.
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.