When the Olympics roll around every four years, the 16-day extravaganza unites the world in a celebration of sport. But with two cities withdrawing their bids for 2024, the event’s prestige is in doubt. Can reconnecting with its core values make the Olympics – and its sponsors – more appealing?

In Brazil's diverse society, there’s no single definition of beauty that applies to everyone. Its different social classes have created a variety of ideals and beauty icons. But how do Brazilian women decide what ideals to aim for, and how are they trying to achieve them?

The Havaianas brand of flip-flops was born in 1962 as a basic shoe for Brazilian plantation workers. Today it’s sold in over 100 countries, with its parent company earning $1.1 billion in 2014. But with an annual sales drought after every summer, how’s the brand combating its seasonality?

Nike has long been committed to ‘unleashing human potential’ and making the world a healthier place – from after-school programmes to community workshops, it really cares. The brand’s latest endeavour is to build on its relationship with Portland by upgrading the city's bike-sharing system.