The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
athleisure
News & Analysis
Outdoor Voices Says 'The Exercise Dress' Is a Hit. But Is it Enough?
The unexpected success of a seemingly niche item has strengthened the already-powerful Outdoor Voices brand. However, the label has a way to go in terms of scaling.
Outdoor Voices Says 'The Exercise Dress' Is a Hit. But Is it Enough?
The unexpected success of a seemingly niche item has strengthened the already-powerful Outdoor Voices brand. However, the label has a way to go in terms of scaling.
News & Analysis
Lola Rykiel Launches Athleisure Brand
The granddaughter of the legendary designer best known for her stripey knits introduces Pompom.
Lola Rykiel Launches Athleisure Brand
The granddaughter of the legendary designer best known for her stripey knits introduces Pompom.
News & Analysis
JD Sports Counters Retail Gloom with Athleisure Trend and Global Expansion
Britain's biggest sports retailer reported better-than-expected full-year earnings and like-for-like growth despite British retail sector slowdown.
JD Sports Counters Retail Gloom with Athleisure Trend and Global Expansion
Britain's biggest sports retailer reported better-than-expected full-year earnings and like-for-like growth despite British retail sector slowdown.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Feud With Billionaire Founder Continues
Having stepped down as chairman and threatened a boardroom fight in 2013, Chip Wilson's right to designate a board nominee has been terminated.
Lululemon Feud With Billionaire Founder Continues
Having stepped down as chairman and threatened a boardroom fight in 2013, Chip Wilson's right to designate a board nominee has been terminated.
Beauty
Lululemon to Branch Into Shoes and Self-Care
The yoga pants maker also expects to more than double the size of its revenue from the business segment by 2023.
Lululemon to Branch Into Shoes and Self-Care
The yoga pants maker also expects to more than double the size of its revenue from the business segment by 2023.
Retail
JD Sports Full-Year Profit Beats Expectations
The British sportswear chain has weathered the retail storm thanks to its international footprint.
JD Sports Full-Year Profit Beats Expectations
The British sportswear chain has weathered the retail storm thanks to its international footprint.
News & Analysis
Levi’s IPO Shows Denim Is Back in the War Against Yoga Pants
Denim has been fighting with leggings and “athleisure” for its share of the casual clothing market.
Levi’s IPO Shows Denim Is Back in the War Against Yoga Pants
Denim has been fighting with leggings and “athleisure” for its share of the casual clothing market.
News & Analysis
The Gap Isn't the Future. Its Lululemon Challenger Is.
Gap has posted just one quarterly sales gain in five years. That’s in stark contrast to Athleta, a women's workout-wear emporium acquired in 2008 that's been consistently called a “growth engine.”
The Gap Isn't the Future. Its Lululemon Challenger Is.
Gap has posted just one quarterly sales gain in five years. That’s in stark contrast to Athleta, a women's workout-wear emporium acquired in 2008 that's been consistently called a “growth engine.”
News & Analysis
Beyoncé Buys Out Ivy Park Brand From Philip Green
The fitness clothing brand launched two years ago with British retail tycoon Philip Green, who has faced allegations of sexual harassment.
Beyoncé Buys Out Ivy Park Brand From Philip Green
The fitness clothing brand launched two years ago with British retail tycoon Philip Green, who has faced allegations of sexual harassment.
News & Analysis
How America Became a Nation of Yoga Pants
What was once a simple stretchy legging has become an engineering marvel. Not too surprising, though, when about $48 billion is being spent on this activewear in the US every year.
How America Became a Nation of Yoga Pants
What was once a simple stretchy legging has become an engineering marvel. Not too surprising, though, when about $48 billion is being spent on this activewear in the US every year.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Founder Considers Retaking Board Seat as Feud Simmers
Chip Wilson is considering re-joining the company's board, which he left in 2015 after repeatedly clashing with the company’s leadership and criticising its shift from the entrepreneurial roots he laid down.
Lululemon Founder Considers Retaking Board Seat as Feud Simmers
Chip Wilson is considering re-joining the company's board, which he left in 2015 after repeatedly clashing with the company’s leadership and criticising its shift from the entrepreneurial roots he laid down.
Luxury
Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While
Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.
Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While
Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.
The News in Brief
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.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.