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Laurent Potdevin

Former Chief Executive, Lululemon

During his tenure as chief executive, the billion-dollar yoga and leisure apparel retailer returned to growth after a two-year slump.

Laurent Potdevin
News & Analysis

Lululemon Searches for New CEO Amid Controversy

As the company looks to rebound after inappropriate workplace behaviour by chief executive Laurent Potdevin, his replacement will need to grow the company internationally while rehabilitating its internal culture.

News & Analysis

Lululemon Searches for New CEO Amid Controversy

As the company looks to rebound after inappropriate workplace behaviour by chief executive Laurent Potdevin, his replacement will need to grow the company internationally while rehabilitating its internal culture.


Luxury

How Streetwear Took Over Luxury

Virgil Abloh’s appointment at Louis Vuitton is the biggest signal yet that luxury brands are tapping the cultural energy and business model of streetwear to stay relevant.

Luxury

How Streetwear Took Over Luxury

Virgil Abloh’s appointment at Louis Vuitton is the biggest signal yet that luxury brands are tapping the cultural energy and business model of streetwear to stay relevant.


News & Analysis

Lululemon Beats Estimates After CEO Exit

The latest results signal that the company’s plan is on track.

News & Analysis

Lululemon Beats Estimates After CEO Exit

The latest results signal that the company’s plan is on track.


Fashion Week

CFDA Ponders Radical Reinvention of New York Fashion Week

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte could be heading back to New York, joining Alexander Wang with runway shows in December and June.

Fashion Week

CFDA Ponders Radical Reinvention of New York Fashion Week

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte could be heading back to New York, joining Alexander Wang with runway shows in December and June.


News & Analysis

Lululemon's Split With CEO Said to Involve Employee Relationship

Investors have largely taken the shake-up in stride, with shares tumbling in late trading on Monday, and gaining on Tuesday and Wednesday.

News & Analysis

Lululemon's Split With CEO Said to Involve Employee Relationship

Investors have largely taken the shake-up in stride, with shares tumbling in late trading on Monday, and gaining on Tuesday and Wednesday.


News & Analysis

Lululemon's Chief Executive Laurent Potdevin Resigns After Misconduct

The Vancouver-based maker of yoga pants and other athletic-inspired clothing didn't offer specifics.

News & Analysis

Lululemon's Chief Executive Laurent Potdevin Resigns After Misconduct

The Vancouver-based maker of yoga pants and other athletic-inspired clothing didn't offer specifics.


News & Analysis

Lululemon Reports Strong Holiday Shopping Season

A positive performance over the Holiday period prompted the Canadian yoga and leisure apparel maker to raise its profit and revenue forecasts for the fourth quarter.

News & Analysis

Lululemon Reports Strong Holiday Shopping Season

A positive performance over the Holiday period prompted the Canadian yoga and leisure apparel maker to raise its profit and revenue forecasts for the fourth quarter.


Financial Markets

Fashion in 2018 | 01. Predictably Unpredictable

In 2018, fashion executives will need to accept the fact that change and instability are fixed features of the current business climate, and to focus their efforts on those aspects of the business that they can control.

Financial Markets

Fashion in 2018 | 01. Predictably Unpredictable

In 2018, fashion executives will need to accept the fact that change and instability are fixed features of the current business climate, and to focus their efforts on those aspects of the business that they can control.


News & Analysis

Lululemon Rallies After Dispelling Fears of an Athleisure Bubble

The yoga-pants maker topped analysts’ estimates with its third-quarter sales and profit, allaying fears that the athleisure market has lost a step.

News & Analysis

Lululemon Rallies After Dispelling Fears of an Athleisure Bubble

The yoga-pants maker topped analysts’ estimates with its third-quarter sales and profit, allaying fears that the athleisure market has lost a step.


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.

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.


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