Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
athleisure
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.
Retail
Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open
This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open
This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Sales Top Expectations
North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.
Under Armour Sales Top Expectations
North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Names Calvin McDonald as New CEO
McDonald joins from LVMH's cosmetics retailer Sephora, where he was head of the Americas region.
Lululemon Names Calvin McDonald as New CEO
McDonald joins from LVMH's cosmetics retailer Sephora, where he was head of the Americas region.
The News in Brief
Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.