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The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon

How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.

Financial Markets

The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon

How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.


News & Analysis

Adidas' CEO Needs to Borrow a Trick From Zara

Kanye West's Yeezy trainers are some of the hottest around right now. But Adidas, which produces them, just isn't fashionable enough.

News & Analysis

Adidas' CEO Needs to Borrow a Trick From Zara

Kanye West's Yeezy trainers are some of the hottest around right now. But Adidas, which produces them, just isn't fashionable enough.


Financial Markets

Nike Sales Rise 4.1 Percent as Demand Jumps in North America

Nike Inc. reported a 4.1 percent rise in quarterly revenue as demand rose for its shoes and apparel in North America.

Financial Markets

Nike Sales Rise 4.1 Percent as Demand Jumps in North America

Nike Inc. reported a 4.1 percent rise in quarterly revenue as demand rose for its shoes and apparel in North America.


News & Analysis

Nike's Football Business Is About Adults Buying Expensive Jerseys

Armchair quarterbacks will pay handsomely for the futuristic fabric in Nike's new NFL jerseys.

News & Analysis

Nike's Football Business Is About Adults Buying Expensive Jerseys

Armchair quarterbacks will pay handsomely for the futuristic fabric in Nike's new NFL jerseys.


Sustainability

What the COP21 Climate Agreement Means for Fashion

Last weekend, 195 countries reached a landmark agreement on climate change. How will it impact the fashion industry, and how are businesses responding?

Sustainability

What the COP21 Climate Agreement Means for Fashion

Last weekend, 195 countries reached a landmark agreement on climate change. How will it impact the fashion industry, and how are businesses responding?


News & Analysis

Nike Cooperating in US FIFA Investigation of Brazil Claims

Nike Inc. is once again defending a 1996 sports marketing contract in Brazil following new allegations by the US Department of Justice that corrupt Brazilian soccer officials were paid bribes.

News & Analysis

Nike Cooperating in US FIFA Investigation of Brazil Claims

Nike Inc. is once again defending a 1996 sports marketing contract in Brazil following new allegations by the US Department of Justice that corrupt Brazilian soccer officials were paid bribes.


Financial Markets

Retail Stocks Rally After Ross, Foot Locker Beat Sales Estimates

Retail stocks rallied on Friday after Ross Stores Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Foot Locker Inc. reported better-than-expected sales, giving a boost to an industry that’s been battered in recent weeks.

Financial Markets

Retail Stocks Rally After Ross, Foot Locker Beat Sales Estimates

Retail stocks rallied on Friday after Ross Stores Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Foot Locker Inc. reported better-than-expected sales, giving a boost to an industry that’s been battered in recent weeks.


News & Analysis

Nike Authorises $12 Billion Shares Buyback, Plan to Split Stock

Nike Inc., the world’s largest sporting-goods company, approved a new $12 billion stock buyback plan and said it would split its shares 2-for-1.

News & Analysis

Nike Authorises $12 Billion Shares Buyback, Plan to Split Stock

Nike Inc., the world’s largest sporting-goods company, approved a new $12 billion stock buyback plan and said it would split its shares 2-for-1.


News & Analysis

California Runner Sues Nike after Breaking Leg on 'Dream Run'

Kate Freeman of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit on Friday in Multnomah County Circuit Court seeking $1.3 million from the Beaverton, Oregon-based company.

News & Analysis

California Runner Sues Nike after Breaking Leg on 'Dream Run'

Kate Freeman of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit on Friday in Multnomah County Circuit Court seeking $1.3 million from the Beaverton, Oregon-based company.


Luxury

Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk

In a rare interview, the reclusive Japanese auteur-designer Jun Takahashi reveals the driving philosophy behind Undercover.

Luxury

Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk

In a rare interview, the reclusive Japanese auteur-designer Jun Takahashi reveals the driving philosophy behind Undercover.