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Sports

This Week: Fashion’s Biggest Sports Week Ever (Until the Next One)

Thom Browne, Abercrombie & Fitch and Tecovas are among the brands with Super Bowl activations. Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics kick off in Milan.

Sports

This Week: Fashion’s Biggest Sports Week Ever (Until the Next One)

Thom Browne, Abercrombie & Fitch and Tecovas are among the brands with Super Bowl activations. Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics kick off in Milan.


Retail

In the Fight for Early Payouts From Bankrupt Saks, Big Luxury Brands Have the Edge

The embattled luxury department store is ‘absolutely dependent’ on companies like Chanel, LVMH and Kering, who could ‘suffocate’ the retailer if they stopped shipping, Reuters reported.

Retail

In the Fight for Early Payouts From Bankrupt Saks, Big Luxury Brands Have the Edge

The embattled luxury department store is ‘absolutely dependent’ on companies like Chanel, LVMH and Kering, who could ‘suffocate’ the retailer if they stopped shipping, Reuters reported.


Marketing

Is There a Ceiling on Sydney Sweeney’s Selling Power?

The polarising actress has become one of the most frequently tapped brand ambassadors in Hollywood. Whether she has the sway to build a lasting venture with her new lingerie line Syrn is still to be determined.

Marketing

Is There a Ceiling on Sydney Sweeney’s Selling Power?

The polarising actress has become one of the most frequently tapped brand ambassadors in Hollywood. Whether she has the sway to build a lasting venture with her new lingerie line Syrn is still to be determined.


Fashion Week

The Couture Season That Cut Through | The BoF Podcast

Fresh off a week of major moments, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed break down the blockbuster couture debuts at Dior and Chanel and what they signify about the state of the luxury industry.

Fashion Week

The Couture Season That Cut Through | The BoF Podcast

Fresh off a week of major moments, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed break down the blockbuster couture debuts at Dior and Chanel and what they signify about the state of the luxury industry.


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Luxury

Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit

Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.

Luxury

Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit

Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.


Retail

Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing

Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging ⁠sellers a commission.

Retail

Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing

Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging ⁠sellers a commission.


Luxury

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound

The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.

Luxury

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound

The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.


Beauty

Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales

The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.

Beauty

Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales

The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.


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Luxury

Pieter Mulier Exits Alaïa After 5 Years

As the first creative director to succeed founder Azzedine Alaïa, Mulier rejuvenated the Paris-based brand with highly-refined, sculptural styles, bringing runway drama and spawning commercial hits like the Teckel bag and mesh ballerina flats.

Luxury

Pieter Mulier Exits Alaïa After 5 Years

As the first creative director to succeed founder Azzedine Alaïa, Mulier rejuvenated the Paris-based brand with highly-refined, sculptural styles, bringing runway drama and spawning commercial hits like the Teckel bag and mesh ballerina flats.


Beauty

For These Beauty Products, It’s What’s on the Outside That Counts

Brands are designing products and packaging meant to be clicked, tapped and touched. Actually using them is beside the point.

Beauty

For These Beauty Products, It’s What’s on the Outside That Counts

Brands are designing products and packaging meant to be clicked, tapped and touched. Actually using them is beside the point.


Sports

Adidas Keeps Thriving in a Chaos-Filled Market

Adidas’ staggering growth continues while the rest of the sportswear industry struggles to find its footing.

Sports

Adidas Keeps Thriving in a Chaos-Filled Market

Adidas’ staggering growth continues while the rest of the sportswear industry struggles to find its footing.


Beauty

Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion

AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.

Beauty

Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion

AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.