What to Watch

What to Watch: M&A Surprises Can’t Be Ruled Out for the Footwear Sector in 2026
January 8, 2026
[ad_1] The sector could see a surprise or two on the mergers and acquisitions front in 2026. That surprise in 2025 came from the $9 billion take-private deal for Skechers...
What to Watch: Nike, On Holdings, Amer Sports and Steven Madden Are Top 2026 Shoe Stock Picks
January 8, 2026
[ad_1] As Nike Inc. continues an intense turnaround effort, Wall Street is upbeat on the stock’s prospects for the new year. Other stocks favored by some analysts heading into 2026...
As Smaller Home Players Struggle Amid Tariffs, a New Wave of Consolidation Brews
September 12, 2025
[ad_1] MILAN — Smaller furnishings, decor and lighting companies that persevered through the financial crisis of 2008 and the post-COVID-19 pandemic downturn may not be able to go it alone now that...
What to Watch: Rhode Heads to Sephora
September 2, 2025
[ad_1] Rhode’s retail debut is finally here. One of the most rumored, speculated about and anticipated retail partnerships of the year is finally coming to fruition, as Rhode, the beauty...