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The sportswear industry is booming, but Nike is having a hard time riding the wave

by Daniel Ackerman
Jun 27, 2024
Newer brands are eroding the brand's cool value.
Newer, trendy brands like Hoka, Lululemon and On Running are trying to chip away at Nike's market share of the sneaker business.
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Lululemon is the latest to join the S&P 500 — and gain access to billions in investment

by Justin Ho
Oct 18, 2023
But it comes with strings attached.
Athleisure brand Lululemon Athletica will join the S&P 500, replacing video game company Activision Blizzard.
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Women's soccer World Cup is becoming a global sensation—and a fashion one too

by Marielle Segarra
Jun 24, 2019
Soccer jerseys are a hot fashion item nowadays.
United States' forward Tobin Heath (C) reacts with teammates after scoring a goal during the France 2019 Women's World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and USA, on June 20, 2019, at the Oceane Stadium in Le Havre, northwestern France.
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For the bra industry, a new fit

by Erika Beras
Apr 12, 2019
A look at the companies disrupting the $7.2 billion bra business.
Online startups entering the $7.2 billion bra business are responding to a demand for bras in more sizes and shades. Above, an ad for ThirdLove.
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The Limited offers another sign that some retail stores are out of fashion

by Sally Herships
Jan 9, 2017
The Limited has reached the end of the  brick and mortar road. The once popular women’s clothing chain and familiar mall tenant is on its way out. While it will be maintaining its online presence, for now, the company confirmed that it’s closing all of its stores across the country. And other big retailers, Aeropostale, Macys […]
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Please wear your North Face to brunch

by Molly Wood
Oct 14, 2016
The outfitter wants to be a part of your everyday life, says Todd Spaletto, global brand president.
Mountaineering gear on display at the North Face headquarters in Alameda, California.
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