1. Department: Consumer Durables

Adidas says Ye debacle could cost brand more than $1 billion in sales

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Adidas’ split with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, could cost the company $1.3 billion in sales this year. The sportswear brand severed its relationship with Ye following a series of antisemitic statements made by the rapper and entrepreneur.

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