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Slippers are trending for summer. Is it finally Singaporeans’ time to shine?

1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (1772+ words) Havaianas’ Puffed collection, launched in collaboration with 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2. Published Jul 16, 2026, 01:15 PM SINGAPORE – Exposed toes, it would appear, are finally in vogue. The latest trending shoe taking over street style is not a designer ballet flat…...

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straitstimes.com > sport > football > nikes-world-cup-play-take-on-adidas-and-revitalize-the-brand

Nike’s World Cup play: Take on Adidas and revitalise the brand

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (637+ words) Nike’s World Cup merchandise is displayed at a store in New York City, US, on June 9. Published Jun 11, 2026, 10:08 PM Updated Jun 12, 2026, 07:23 AM NEW YORK – As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field....

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Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (525+ words) Published Jun 11, 2026, 10:08 PM Updated Jun 11, 2026, 10:18 PM NEW YORK, June 11 - As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win. The soccer tournament, this year held partly on the U.S. company's home…...

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straitstimes.com > sport > football > german-retailers-expect-only-modest-boost-from-world-cup

German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (240+ words) Queen of the White Sausage, Julia Boebel produces the World Cup sausage shaped like a football player, near Rittersbach, Germany on June 9. Published Jun 10, 2026, 02:07 PM Updated Jun 10, 2026, 02:51 PM BERLIN – German retailers expect the football World Cup starting on June 11 to…...

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straitstimes.com > business > asics-will-spin-off-trendy-shoe-brand-onitsuka-tiger

Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (632+ words) The move is aimed at speeding up decision-making and boosting Onitsuka Tiger's global competitiveness. Published Jun 10, 2026, 11:14 AM Updated Jun 10, 2026, 02:23 PM TOKYO – Japan’s Asics on June 10 said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four…...

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straitstimes.com > sport > golf > adidas-enjoys-great-visibility-at-st-bt-corporate-golf-event

adidas enjoys great visibility at ST & BT Corporate Golf event

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (544+ words) ‘A perfect fit’, says sports gear giant’s country manager Chen of the close association Hugo Boss’ Steven Lee is a picture of concentration as he tees off against the adidas billboard. Published Jun 05, 2026, 10:47 PM Visibility is what sporting brands seek…...

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straitstimes.com > life > style > nikeskims-arrives-in-singapore-with-new-studio-stretch-collection

NikeSkims arrives in Singapore with new Studio Stretch collection

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (897+ words) NikeSkims’ Studio Stretch line is designed for low-impact workouts, combining soft-compression fabrics in muted neutral tones. Published May 14, 2026, 11:45 AM Updated May 14, 2026, 12:34 PM Nike and Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label Skims have launched NikeSkims in Singapore, bringing the activewear collaboration’s body-hugging leggings,…...

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straitstimes.com > business > update-4-birkenstock-warns-of-higher-costs-from-tariffs-middle-east-conflict

Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (360+ words) Birkenstock produces 95 per cent of its footwear in Germany. Published May 13, 2026, 10:45 PM Updated May 13, 2026, 11:26 PM COLOGNE – Birkenstock warned of rising cost pressures in the second half from US tariffs and the Middle East conflict, even as strong full-price demand helped…...

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straitstimes.com > sport > football > nike-in-exclusive-talks-to-be-uefa-champions-league-match-ball-provider-from-2027

Nike in exclusive talks to be UEFA Champions League match ball provider from 2027

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (361+ words) Published Apr 10, 2026, 12:16 AM Updated Apr 10, 2026, 12:21 AM April 9 - Nike is in exclusive negotiations to become the new official match ball provider for all UEFA men's club competitions, according to a statement on Thursday from UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and European…...

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straitstimes.com > life > title-hbs-best-work-sneakers-women-singapore

Best work sneakers for women in Singapore

4+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (657+ words) In partnership with Harper’s BAZAAR SG Because you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort Bryan Goh and Aaron Kok Published Mar 16, 2026, 04:00 AM Updated Mar 16, 2026, 10:26 AM Finding a stylish pair of work sneakers is rarely a walk in the park,…...