athleisure

Why Lululemon’s $500M Mirror Deal Is A Muscular Move Into ‘Contextual Commerce’
Why Lululemon’s $500M Mirror Deal Is A Muscular Move Into ‘Contextual Commerce’
July 01, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

In a move that caught much of the world off guard, athleisure giant Lululemon announced plans this week to buy home-exercise technology startup Mirror for...

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Apparel Brand Approaches D2C With A Purpose
Apparel Brand Approaches D2C With A Purpose
May 20, 2020  |  Retail

Simon Sinek, the business guru who has the third most popular TED Talk of all time, once wrote: “People don’t buy what you do; they...

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Activ(ist)wear Brand Takes Its Face Masks To Times Square
Activ(ist)wear Brand Takes Its Face Masks To Times Square
April 28, 2020  |  Retail

Not many direct-to-consumer (DTC) startups can say they broke into the U.S. market with three billboards in Times Square. But that’s exactly what a Portland,...

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Fabletics Backs Brick-and-Mortar Growth With OmniSuite Platform
Fabletics Backs Brick-and-Mortar Growth With OmniSuite Platform
January 30, 2020  |  Retail

To create a frictionless commerce experience across channels, Fabletics, which was co-founded by Kate Hudson, is bolstering its physical presence with the creation and implementation...

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Analyst Sees $40B Market Cap For Lululemon
Analyst Sees $40B Market Cap For Lululemon
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

Cowen believes Lululemon could be the next Nike, as it raised its price target on the stock to $250. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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How Technology And Market Trends Spawn Innovation
How Technology And Market Trends Spawn Innovation
October 11, 2019  |  Today In Data

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are putting a new spin on athleisure wear, inspired by the CBD-based wellness trend. In restaurant technology, cloud kitchens have emerged as a new model driven...

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Athleisure 2.0 And Standing Out With (CBD) Innovation
Athleisure 2.0 And Standing Out With (CBD) Innovation
October 10, 2019  |  Retail

Athleisure is a large and growing market. As of 2016, the industry generated around $46 billion in U.S. sales, and by next year that figure...

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Retail Pulse: Walmart To Boost Supply Chain In China; JD Sports Rides Athleisure Popularity
Retail Pulse: Walmart To Boost Supply Chain In China; JD Sports Rides Athleisure Popularity
July 05, 2019  |  Retail

Retailers are bolstering their supply chains in China as they seek to enhance their service and offer customers fresh products. Walmart, for instance, plans to...

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JD Sports Rides Popularity Of Athleisure
JD Sports Rides Popularity Of Athleisure
July 03, 2019  |  Retail

With the growing demand for gym wear and strong sales for new locations, British sportswear retailer JD Sports predicted that full-year profit would fall in...

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