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Why Lululemon’s CEO Is Stepping Down

Slowing growth, rising costs and a loud campaign from its outspoken founder set the stage for Calvin McDonald’s exit. It may be the athleisure giant’s best hope to regain its cultural momentum.

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Why Lululemon’s CEO Is Stepping Down

Slowing growth, rising costs and a loud campaign from its outspoken founder set the stage for Calvin McDonald’s exit. It may be the athleisure giant’s best hope to regain its cultural momentum.


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Inditex Takes On the Activewear Market

Oysho, the Zara-owner's women's sportswear label, is growing across Europe with its free workout classes and value-led, fashion-focused offering.

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Inditex Takes On the Activewear Market

Oysho, the Zara-owner's women's sportswear label, is growing across Europe with its free workout classes and value-led, fashion-focused offering.


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Millennial Yoga Guru Sues Alo For Age Discrimination

One of the celebrity-favourite athleisure brand’s yoga instructors, now in her 40s, alleges she was let go for no longer conforming to the “Alo aesthetic.” Her case hinges on whether influencers like her are employees or private contractors.

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Millennial Yoga Guru Sues Alo For Age Discrimination

One of the celebrity-favourite athleisure brand’s yoga instructors, now in her 40s, alleges she was let go for no longer conforming to the “Alo aesthetic.” Her case hinges on whether influencers like her are employees or private contractors.


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Exclusive: The North Face Unveils First Aimé Leon Dore Collaboration

Aimé Leon Dore’s founder Teddy Santis details what he hopes to be a recurring collaboration with The North Face, which is aspiring to lean further into lifestyle apparel as it seeks to double its revenue.

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Exclusive: The North Face Unveils First Aimé Leon Dore Collaboration

Aimé Leon Dore’s founder Teddy Santis details what he hopes to be a recurring collaboration with The North Face, which is aspiring to lean further into lifestyle apparel as it seeks to double its revenue.


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This Week: How Far Does the Power of Brand Go?

On Running and Tapestry report earnings this week amid rising inflation and cautious consumers. Following strong performances from Ralph Lauren and E.l.f. Beauty, these results will continue to test whether brand power is a match for economic uncertainty.

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This Week: How Far Does the Power of Brand Go?

On Running and Tapestry report earnings this week amid rising inflation and cautious consumers. Following strong performances from Ralph Lauren and E.l.f. Beauty, these results will continue to test whether brand power is a match for economic uncertainty.


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What Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats Mean for Fashion

US President Donald Trump shifted the deadline for tariffs to go into effect to Aug. 1, and turned up the heat with fresh rates and new threats. In some ways, it’s Liberation Day, part two — but fashion needs certainty more than ever.

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What Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats Mean for Fashion

US President Donald Trump shifted the deadline for tariffs to go into effect to Aug. 1, and turned up the heat with fresh rates and new threats. In some ways, it’s Liberation Day, part two — but fashion needs certainty more than ever.


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This Week: Nike’s Earnings and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut

In their own ways, both companies will provide major updates on how they plan to win back customers.

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This Week: Nike’s Earnings and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut

In their own ways, both companies will provide major updates on how they plan to win back customers.


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Is Nike Finally Winning With Women? | The Debrief

Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin delve into whether this year’s high-profile campaigns, critical executive changes and a blockbuster sneaker release signal a newfound focus on female athletes.

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Is Nike Finally Winning With Women? | The Debrief

Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin delve into whether this year’s high-profile campaigns, critical executive changes and a blockbuster sneaker release signal a newfound focus on female athletes.


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Target Cuts Sales Forecast on Shopper Pullback, Tariff Hit

The retailer now expects net sales to decline by a low single digit this year, down from previous guidance for an increase of about 1 percent.

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Target Cuts Sales Forecast on Shopper Pullback, Tariff Hit

The retailer now expects net sales to decline by a low single digit this year, down from previous guidance for an increase of about 1 percent.


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The Next Sneaker Powerhouse?

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ surprise purchase of Foot Locker sets it up to be a major new player in the global sneaker market — if it can execute on its vision.

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The Next Sneaker Powerhouse?

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ surprise purchase of Foot Locker sets it up to be a major new player in the global sneaker market — if it can execute on its vision.


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Exclusive: Inside Adidas’ Running Strategy

The company’s new supershoe for elite runners, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2, has arrived, and with a revamped running portfolio, Adidas aims to get more casual runners in its sneakers, too.

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Exclusive: Inside Adidas’ Running Strategy

The company’s new supershoe for elite runners, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2, has arrived, and with a revamped running portfolio, Adidas aims to get more casual runners in its sneakers, too.


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Analysis: US Tariffs on Vietnam Would Be a Blow to Nike and Other Sportswear Brands

According to its annual report, Nike produced 50 percent of its footwear and 28 percent of its apparel in Vietnam in its 2024 fiscal year.

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Analysis: US Tariffs on Vietnam Would Be a Blow to Nike and Other Sportswear Brands

According to its annual report, Nike produced 50 percent of its footwear and 28 percent of its apparel in Vietnam in its 2024 fiscal year.