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.
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Fashion Enters Its Wellbeing Era
Fashion brands are opening wellbeing-adjacent 'third spaces' and seeking other opportunities to integrate wellness as shoppers devote more spending to their health, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Fashion Enters Its Wellbeing Era
Fashion brands are opening wellbeing-adjacent 'third spaces' and seeking other opportunities to integrate wellness as shoppers devote more spending to their health, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Sports
Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now
From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.
Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now
From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.
Sports
The Sneaker of the Year 2025 | The Debrief
BoF’s Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with Mike Sykes to unpack the elusive 2025 sneaker of the year.
The Sneaker of the Year 2025 | The Debrief
BoF’s Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with Mike Sykes to unpack the elusive 2025 sneaker of the year.
Sports
Gymshark’s Path to $1 Billion in Sales Leads Through the US
The UK fitness brand is on the cusp of reaching its billion-dollar sales target, and sees expanding in the US, where it’s about to open its first New York City store, as the surest route there.
Gymshark’s Path to $1 Billion in Sales Leads Through the US
The UK fitness brand is on the cusp of reaching its billion-dollar sales target, and sees expanding in the US, where it’s about to open its first New York City store, as the surest route there.
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Retail
This Week: Lululemon’s Low Expectations; A Potential Tariff Surprise
The athleisure giant has struggled this year, but there are bright spots. And the US Supreme Court may or may not issue its decision on Trump’s tariffs.
This Week: Lululemon’s Low Expectations; A Potential Tariff Surprise
The athleisure giant has struggled this year, but there are bright spots. And the US Supreme Court may or may not issue its decision on Trump’s tariffs.
Sports
The Kicks You Wear: Nike Is Restructuring — Again
Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?
The Kicks You Wear: Nike Is Restructuring — Again
Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?
Sports
How Wolverine Worldwide Turned Saucony Into a Sportswear Challenger
Wolverine Worldwide’s CEO Chris Hufnagel explains how he’s kept two small sportswear brands, Saucony and Merrell, competitive in a category dominated by giants.
How Wolverine Worldwide Turned Saucony Into a Sportswear Challenger
Wolverine Worldwide’s CEO Chris Hufnagel explains how he’s kept two small sportswear brands, Saucony and Merrell, competitive in a category dominated by giants.
Sports
Can Sports Brands Turn Hypebeasts Into Athletes?
As the lines between fashion and sports customers blur, sportswear brands have an opportunity to attract casual consumers to innovations designed for serious athletes.
Can Sports Brands Turn Hypebeasts Into Athletes?
As the lines between fashion and sports customers blur, sportswear brands have an opportunity to attract casual consumers to innovations designed for serious athletes.
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Beauty
Can Oura Become a Forever Company?
The white-hot wearable health tracking company, now reportedly valued at $11 billion, is turning up its innovation pipeline with new products and software upgrades, but still faces a mountain to conquer the market.
Can Oura Become a Forever Company?
The white-hot wearable health tracking company, now reportedly valued at $11 billion, is turning up its innovation pipeline with new products and software upgrades, but still faces a mountain to conquer the market.
Beauty
Coperni Expands to Beauty With Probiotic Athleisure
The French label launched the C+ collection, an athleisure line blending beauty and fashion with ingredient-infused fabric.
Coperni Expands to Beauty With Probiotic Athleisure
The French label launched the C+ collection, an athleisure line blending beauty and fashion with ingredient-infused fabric.
Sustainability
Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs
Jaycee Pribulsky is leaving the company for a new opportunity after less than two years in the role. Her departure comes amid a choppy period of restructuring, when the sportswear giant’s sustainability efforts have faced scrutiny and it has rejigged communications on the topic.
Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs
Jaycee Pribulsky is leaving the company for a new opportunity after less than two years in the role. Her departure comes amid a choppy period of restructuring, when the sportswear giant’s sustainability efforts have faced scrutiny and it has rejigged communications on the topic.
Sports
Nike’s Female Basketball Stars Are Outshining Their Male Counterparts
WNBA talents like A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark are among the sneaker giant’s most exciting athletes today and helping it win customers in the growing market for women’s sportswear.
Nike’s Female Basketball Stars Are Outshining Their Male Counterparts
WNBA talents like A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark are among the sneaker giant’s most exciting athletes today and helping it win customers in the growing market for women’s sportswear.
The News in Brief
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.
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.
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.
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.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.