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.
The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?
Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.
The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?
Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.
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.
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.
Victoria's Secret and Nike Rank Among Top Brands for Millennials
More than a third of US apparel shopping is conducted online, according to a new study, which looked at millennial spending trends in fashion, retail and beauty categories.
Victoria's Secret and Nike Rank Among Top Brands for Millennials
More than a third of US apparel shopping is conducted online, according to a new study, which looked at millennial spending trends in fashion, retail and beauty categories.
Are Fast Fashion Disruptors in Danger of Disruption?
The Asian and European fast fashion giants that disrupted American retail are now themselves feeling pressure.
Are Fast Fashion Disruptors in Danger of Disruption?
The Asian and European fast fashion giants that disrupted American retail are now themselves feeling pressure.
Op-Ed | Lululemon Investors Just Need to Take a Deep Breath
The speciality retailer certainly has some big challenges, but any suggestion it will suffer the same fate as Sports Authority or other bankrupt athletic-gear stores is a bit of a stretch.
Op-Ed | Lululemon Investors Just Need to Take a Deep Breath
The speciality retailer certainly has some big challenges, but any suggestion it will suffer the same fate as Sports Authority or other bankrupt athletic-gear stores is a bit of a stretch.
Lululemon Tumbles as Sales Outlook Misses Estimates
The Vancouver-based company is trying to overcome an industrywide discounting frenzy and mounting competition in athletic apparel.
Lululemon Tumbles as Sales Outlook Misses Estimates
The Vancouver-based company is trying to overcome an industrywide discounting frenzy and mounting competition in athletic apparel.
The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 7 Long Reads
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the top long read stories.
The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 7 Long Reads
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the top long read stories.
Lululemon Looks to Get 40% of Sales From Men as Chain Expands
Currently, about 80 percent of Lululemon's shoppers are female, said the yogawear retailer’s chief executive officer, Laurent Potdevin.
Lululemon Looks to Get 40% of Sales From Men as Chain Expands
Currently, about 80 percent of Lululemon's shoppers are female, said the yogawear retailer’s chief executive officer, Laurent Potdevin.
Lululemon's CEO Sees Lots of Room to Grow
After two tough years, Lululemon Athletica is enjoying a rebound in sales and chief executive officer Laurent Potdevin is optimistic that the company can keep the momentum going.
Lululemon's CEO Sees Lots of Room to Grow
After two tough years, Lululemon Athletica is enjoying a rebound in sales and chief executive officer Laurent Potdevin is optimistic that the company can keep the momentum going.
Inside Worldz: ‘It’s Like a Harvard for Culture’
The inaugural event drew a cast of characters from pro-skater Tony Hawk to executives from Calvin Klein, LVMH and Lululemon.
Inside Worldz: ‘It’s Like a Harvard for Culture’
The inaugural event drew a cast of characters from pro-skater Tony Hawk to executives from Calvin Klein, LVMH and Lululemon.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
