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CRC Sports, a division of Central Retail, has recently acquired a significant 40% stake in JD Sports Thailand. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the company’s standing in Thailand’s rapidly expanding sports fashion sector. The transaction is…
Golden Goose, an Italian luxury sneaker manufacturer, announced on Friday that HSG, previously known as Sequoia Capital China, has become its main shareholder. The Chinese private equity firm acquired its stake from the current owner, Permira. Additional…
Swiss activewear label, On, has established its inaugural retail outlets in Seoul, signifying the brand’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region. These outlets are conveniently located in the Hyundai Seoul department store and Lotte World Mall Jamsil, offering…
In commemoration of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, Reebok has crafted an exclusive footwear collection in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment. The Reebok x PlayStation collection, which boasts three distinctive sneakers, is a tribute to the…
Swiss athletic apparel company On has joined forces with acclaimed actress and producer Zendaya to introduce a new collection featuring her debut co-designed sneaker. The Collaboration The noteworthy partnership unveils the Cloudzone Moon, a meticulously…
Adidas has launched a new campaign entitled “Superstar, The Original,” aimed at rekindling the public’s fascination for its iconic 90s sneaker and Firebird Tracksuit. Featuring Prominent Personalities The campaign is narrated by renowned actor Samuel L.…
Singapore-based sneaker marketplace Novelship has bagged US$9.5 million in its Series B funding round led by East Ventures, iGlobe Partners, and GSR Ventures. The company said the new funds will be used to accelerate its expansion plans in Southeast Asia,…
Tiffany & Co has collaborated with Nike to release the Nike x Tiffany & Co Air Force 1 1837 sneakers and a limited-edition sterling silver accessories range. The sneakers, which will be available on March 7, are made of premium black suede, have a Tiffany…
Are you ready to ‘walk on beer’? Because Heineken’s here to ensure that you do just that! The infamous Dutch brewing company recently unveiled Heineken Silver – a new smooth, easy-to-drink beer brewed for a new generation of drinkers. And they decided to…
Singapore-based online sneaker resale marketplace Ox Street is launching a trans-Tasman expansion, opening an e-commerce store in Australia. “Australia is a perfect fit for the community we want to build in the long-term,” said Gijs Verheijke, founder and CEO…
Foot Locker, Inc., the leading global destination for speciality athletic-lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories, has opened a new Power Store in Hong Kong. The new store, located in Gala Place, Mong Kok offers visitors a unique single level destination.…
Cole Haan, the innovative American lifestyle brand and retailer, will be introducing its newest dual gender collection, GRANDPRØ TURF, for Spring 2019. Providing the same featherweight construction as the top-selling GRANDPRØ TENNIS SNEAKER, the GRANDPRØ TURF…
Paris Fashion Week Men’s was not lacking in head-turning street-style looks this year. Attendees brought their sartorial A-game to take in new fall ’19 collections from the hottest designers. A guest paired trendy Off-White socks with shiny silver Maison…
What do you get when luxury fashion meets sport? $10,000 sneakers. High-end brands such as Kering’s Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike, Puma PMUG.DE…
DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, and Swiss luxury brand Bally are bringing back classic 1980s design with the launch of the new DFS x Bally Galaxy sneaker for men and women. A replica of one of Bally’s most iconic products, the new…
LVMH, the parent company of brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior and CÉLINE, announced plans for its Luxury Ventures initiative in 2017 with the aim of acquiring minority stakes in emerging luxury brands. The latest brand to get backing from the programme is…
