Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
athleisure
News & Analysis
Lululemon Feud With Billionaire Founder Continues
Having stepped down as chairman and threatened a boardroom fight in 2013, Chip Wilson's right to designate a board nominee has been terminated.
Lululemon Feud With Billionaire Founder Continues
Having stepped down as chairman and threatened a boardroom fight in 2013, Chip Wilson's right to designate a board nominee has been terminated.
Beauty
Lululemon to Branch Into Shoes and Self-Care
The yoga pants maker also expects to more than double the size of its revenue from the business segment by 2023.
Lululemon to Branch Into Shoes and Self-Care
The yoga pants maker also expects to more than double the size of its revenue from the business segment by 2023.
Retail
JD Sports Full-Year Profit Beats Expectations
The British sportswear chain has weathered the retail storm thanks to its international footprint.
JD Sports Full-Year Profit Beats Expectations
The British sportswear chain has weathered the retail storm thanks to its international footprint.
News & Analysis
Levi’s IPO Shows Denim Is Back in the War Against Yoga Pants
Denim has been fighting with leggings and “athleisure” for its share of the casual clothing market.
Levi’s IPO Shows Denim Is Back in the War Against Yoga Pants
Denim has been fighting with leggings and “athleisure” for its share of the casual clothing market.
News & Analysis
The Gap Isn't the Future. Its Lululemon Challenger Is.
Gap has posted just one quarterly sales gain in five years. That’s in stark contrast to Athleta, a women's workout-wear emporium acquired in 2008 that's been consistently called a “growth engine.”
The Gap Isn't the Future. Its Lululemon Challenger Is.
Gap has posted just one quarterly sales gain in five years. That’s in stark contrast to Athleta, a women's workout-wear emporium acquired in 2008 that's been consistently called a “growth engine.”
News & Analysis
Beyoncé Buys Out Ivy Park Brand From Philip Green
The fitness clothing brand launched two years ago with British retail tycoon Philip Green, who has faced allegations of sexual harassment.
Beyoncé Buys Out Ivy Park Brand From Philip Green
The fitness clothing brand launched two years ago with British retail tycoon Philip Green, who has faced allegations of sexual harassment.
News & Analysis
How America Became a Nation of Yoga Pants
What was once a simple stretchy legging has become an engineering marvel. Not too surprising, though, when about $48 billion is being spent on this activewear in the US every year.
How America Became a Nation of Yoga Pants
What was once a simple stretchy legging has become an engineering marvel. Not too surprising, though, when about $48 billion is being spent on this activewear in the US every year.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Founder Considers Retaking Board Seat as Feud Simmers
Chip Wilson is considering re-joining the company's board, which he left in 2015 after repeatedly clashing with the company’s leadership and criticising its shift from the entrepreneurial roots he laid down.
Lululemon Founder Considers Retaking Board Seat as Feud Simmers
Chip Wilson is considering re-joining the company's board, which he left in 2015 after repeatedly clashing with the company’s leadership and criticising its shift from the entrepreneurial roots he laid down.
Luxury
Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While
Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.
Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While
Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.
Retail
Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open
This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open
This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Sales Top Expectations
North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.
Under Armour Sales Top Expectations
North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Names Calvin McDonald as New CEO
McDonald joins from LVMH's cosmetics retailer Sephora, where he was head of the Americas region.
Lululemon Names Calvin McDonald as New CEO
McDonald joins from LVMH's cosmetics retailer Sephora, where he was head of the Americas region.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.