Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
athleisure
News & Analysis
Reebok Partners with Pyer Moss Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond
The designer, known for his commitment to social justice, is set to launch two separate projects with the athletics brand, one of which will debut during NYFW.
Reebok Partners with Pyer Moss Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond
The designer, known for his commitment to social justice, is set to launch two separate projects with the athletics brand, one of which will debut during NYFW.
News & Analysis
Lululemon's Lack of Patents Makes It Vulnerable to Amazon Attack
According to a new report, the yogawear maker lacks the intellectual property needed to mount a defence against the e-commerce giant, who began using a top Lululemon supplier for its private-label athletic wear line.
Lululemon's Lack of Patents Makes It Vulnerable to Amazon Attack
According to a new report, the yogawear maker lacks the intellectual property needed to mount a defence against the e-commerce giant, who began using a top Lululemon supplier for its private-label athletic wear line.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Soars After Shrugging Off Athletic Industry's Woes
Shares of the retailer surged after the company posted second-quarter profit and sales that topped analysts’ estimates.
Lululemon Soars After Shrugging Off Athletic Industry's Woes
Shares of the retailer surged after the company posted second-quarter profit and sales that topped analysts’ estimates.
News & Analysis
Lululemon to Close 40 Ivivva Girls' Stores
The athleisure retailer plans to close 40 of its 55 Ivivva stores while converting half of those that remain to Lululemon-branded stores.
Lululemon to Close 40 Ivivva Girls' Stores
The athleisure retailer plans to close 40 of its 55 Ivivva stores while converting half of those that remain to Lululemon-branded stores.
Retail
Lululemon Website Crash Deals Blow to Brand After Online Push
The sportswear company's website outage deals a blow to a brand that’s been working on improving its online performance.
Lululemon Website Crash Deals Blow to Brand After Online Push
The sportswear company's website outage deals a blow to a brand that’s been working on improving its online performance.
News & Analysis
Can Adidas Repeat its Stan Smith Success Story?
As sales of the Stan Smith and the Superstar start to wane, Adidas plans to pump up other throwbacks from the back of its closet.
Can Adidas Repeat its Stan Smith Success Story?
As sales of the Stan Smith and the Superstar start to wane, Adidas plans to pump up other throwbacks from the back of its closet.
Retail
Under Armour Surges After Posting Smaller Than Expected Loss
The company posted a smaller loss than expected, renewing optimism that the athletic brand can pull out of its current slump.
Under Armour Surges After Posting Smaller Than Expected Loss
The company posted a smaller loss than expected, renewing optimism that the athletic brand can pull out of its current slump.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | How Under Armour Can Kick Back at Adidas
Under Armour should follow Nike's lead and stay focused on giving customers the performance products at the heart of its brand, argues Shelly Banjo.
Op-Ed | How Under Armour Can Kick Back at Adidas
Under Armour should follow Nike's lead and stay focused on giving customers the performance products at the heart of its brand, argues Shelly Banjo.
Luxury
Puma Raises Forecast as Turnaround Progresses
The company raised its 2017 earnings forecast after reporting sales rose by 15 percent to €1 billion, adding further momentum to its turnaround efforts.
Puma Raises Forecast as Turnaround Progresses
The company raised its 2017 earnings forecast after reporting sales rose by 15 percent to €1 billion, adding further momentum to its turnaround efforts.
Retail
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
China
With Reebok Expansion, Adidas Challenges Nike in China
Reebok plans to open 500 stores in China, an aggressive strategy to tap the country’s fast-growing fitness economy. Will it help parent company Adidas edge ahead of Nike?
With Reebok Expansion, Adidas Challenges Nike in China
Reebok plans to open 500 stores in China, an aggressive strategy to tap the country’s fast-growing fitness economy. Will it help parent company Adidas edge ahead of Nike?
Retail
Lululemon Results May Signal Further Squeeze for Athleisure
The last few years have seen a surge in the number of retailers offering athleisure clothes, ranging from mass-market products to $1,000 leggings.
Lululemon Results May Signal Further Squeeze for Athleisure
The last few years have seen a surge in the number of retailers offering athleisure clothes, ranging from mass-market products to $1,000 leggings.
The News in Brief
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.