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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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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?

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?


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.

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.


Retail

With €1 Billion in Sales, Can Moncler Continue to Grow?

In one of the toughest years on record for the global luxury market, Moncler generated revenues exceeding €1 billion, up 18 percent on 2015. Can the company keep growing?

Retail

With €1 Billion in Sales, Can Moncler Continue to Grow?

In one of the toughest years on record for the global luxury market, Moncler generated revenues exceeding €1 billion, up 18 percent on 2015. Can the company keep growing?


Beauty

At the Gym, Selfie-Ready Makeup

Beauty brands are targeting the emerging opportunity in 'active cosmetics,' which promise to keep consumers looking good while they workout.

Beauty

At the Gym, Selfie-Ready Makeup

Beauty brands are targeting the emerging opportunity in 'active cosmetics,' which promise to keep consumers looking good while they workout.


Retail

Adidas CEO to Bet on US For Ambitious Profit Targets

Much hinges on whether the German sportswear firm can keep up the momentum in the US market.

Retail

Adidas CEO to Bet on US For Ambitious Profit Targets

Much hinges on whether the German sportswear firm can keep up the momentum in the US market.