The Rolling Stones have launched a Euro 2020 championships-linked fashion and lifestyle collection with British sportswear brand Umbro.

Bonuses paid out to JD Sports Fashion executive chairman Peter Cowegill have come under fire with advisory firm Glass Lewis recommending shareholders vote against the firm's “inappropriate” pay policy.

​John Lewis has big plans to increase its fashion sales and is to add 100 new third-party fashion brands to its line-up over the next year as labels supply their products directly on johnlewis.com for the first time.

The owner of brands including Umbro and Lee Cooper announced on Friday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Lancer Capital, a deal which values Iconix at around $585 million.

​Online sporting goods retailer Signa Sports United is taking over UK-based cycling and outdoors business Wiggle, according to reports.

Originally planned for August, the trade shows have been postponed to fall, with the Portland edition now set to run September 29 through 30, while the Boston event will take place October 4 through 5. 

It’s not all about football as the European Championships is about to kick off. No. There’s room for basketball too. Foot Locker has just launched an exclusive basketball-inspired capsule collection with Melody Eshani.

Beneath the office space of Emily in Paris, the trend-setting series, one finds another new French concept; rare sneaker store Kikikickz, the brainchild of two entrepreneurs taking sneaker trading to new heights.

Skechers is teaming up with footballer Michael Ballack for a new campaign set to launch in Germany and throughout Europe this year.

​The UK fashion industry is on notice. The government is launching a major initiative to crack down on workplace abuse, with particular attention to garment production, in a bid to improve and protect workers’ rights.

Young people having saved money during the pandemic lockdowns are helping to drive the sneaker resale market and are buying such products as investments, specialist reseller StockX said this week.

​Streetwear is having a moment on Instagram at present with new analysis showing it as the top trending category during May. Crocs are also popular, but high-waisted jeans are out of favour.

Prevayl, a luxe ‘smart’ sportswear company, has raised £7.5 million to help drive its launch and expansion with the firm's products set to debut on the market during Q4.

Giorgio Armani is dressing the Italian national football team in their official uniform for the Euro 2020 finals, which begin on 11 June, kitting out the squad and coach Roberto Mancini in pale powder blue.

​The easing of lockdown restrictions also means that TV phenomenon Love Island will soon be back and big sponsorship deals are back too.

The Vancouver-based athleticwear company reported net revenue of $1.2 billion for the first quarter on Thursday, an 88% increase compared to $652.0 million in the prior-year period, driven by the return of store traffic.