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Lululemon makes changes to fabric team after see-through mishaps
The Lululemon flagship store in Shanghai, China, on Oct. 13, 2024. Lululemon Athletica Inc. is reorganizing its fabric development team after product mishaps drew backlash from customers. Sign In or Create an Account As part of the move, Vancouver-based Lululemon said it is laying off seven employees. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
ルルレモン、原材料開発チーム再編－「透けるレギンス」問題受け
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Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc. is reorganizing its fabric development team after product mishaps drew backlash from customers.
Gap Plans to Use Athleta Leader Exit to Rebuild Slumping Brand
Photographer: Nathan Howard/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Gap Inc.
Lululemon’s CEO hires head of Athleta in management shakeup
A Lululemon store in New York, U.S., on March 7, 2024. Lululemon Athletica Inc. poached the head of Gap Inc.’s struggling sportswear brand as part of a shuffling of management roles under new chief executive Heidi O’Neill. Sign In or Create an Account Maggie Gauger will take on the newly created role of president and chief product officer starting Oct. 26, the company said Wednesday in a statement. Gauger had previously been the CEO of Gap’s Athleta brand and used to work with O’Neill at Nike Inc.
Levi’s desacelera en ventas directas tras fallar en su estrategia de marketing
Bloomberg — Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) registró el crecimiento más lento en sus canales de venta directa al consumidor desde finales de 2022, en parte debido a un error de marketing, al tiempo que revisó al alza sus previsiones de beneficios para todo el año.
Lululemon’s CEO Hires Head of Athleta in Management Shakeup
Source: Business Wire (Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc. poached the head of Gap Inc.’s struggling sportswear brand as part of a shuffling of management roles under new Chief Executive Officer Heidi O’Neill.
Levi Growth Slows After Marketing Baggy Jeans Over Low-Rise Original
Photographer: Angus Mordant/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Levi Strauss & Co. posted the slowest growth in its direct-to-consumer channels since late 2022 — in part due to a marketing misstep — while raising its full-year earnings outlook.
Thread regarding Nike Inc. layoffs
Bloomberg Reporter Hoping to Connect Hi my name is Lily Meier and I am a retail reporter with Bloomberg News. I have written a lot about Nike going back to the Donahoe era, with our story, "The Man Who Made Nike Uncool." I am hoping to chat with current and former employees, and happy to do so on background -- meaning it would be anonymous, or off the record. Please let me know if you are available to connect -- My Signal is lmeier1.33 or lmeier12@bloomberg.net.
Este es el plan de Nike para recuperar el entusiasmo por su marca Jordan
Bloomberg — Jordan es una marca tan emblemática para Nike Inc. que la historia de sus orígenes se trata con una reverencia propia de los superhéroes en la película protagonizada por Matt Damon y Ben Affleck. La audaz apuesta por Michael Jordan en 1984, mucho antes de que se convirtiera en una leyenda de la NBA, se presenta en la película como un momento decisivo para Nike.
Ícone de gerações, linha Jordan despenca em vendas e escancara crise da Nike
Bloomberg — A marca Jordan é tão emblemática para a Nike que a sua história de origem é tratada com uma reverência digna de super-heróis no filme Air, estrelado por Matt Damon e Ben Affleck. A ousada aposta em Michael Jordan em 1984, muito antes de ele se tornar uma lenda da NBA, é retratada no filme como um momento decisivo para a Nike. Na vida real, o retorno dessa jogada foi de fato espetacular, brilhando cada vez mais forte à medida que bilhões de dólares eram injetados na empresa.
Nike to ‘Nearshore’ More Production as It Seeks to Shrink Itself
Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Nike Inc., looking to break out of a deepening sales slump, wants greater supply-chain flexibility by producing goods closer to home and using more manufacturing and distribution partners.
Nike’s plan to revive Jordan: Make the shoes scarce again
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Nike’s Plan to Bring Back the Jordan Hype Starts With Cutting Down Drops
Photographer: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Jordan is so talismanic a brand for Nike Inc. that its origin story is treated with superhero-like reverence in the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck starrer .
Nike amplia reestruturação após vendas fracas e pretende cortar US$ 2,5 bi em gastos
Bloomberg — A Nike anunciou o corte de postos de trabalho e iniciou uma ampla reestruturação de seus negócios à medida que os resultados da empresa se deterioram — o que coloca à prova a paciência de Wall Street com o CEO Elliott Hill. A empresa anunciou na quinta-feira (1º) um plano de reestruturação que, segundo ela, economizará US$ 2,5 bilhões nos próximos cinco anos. Isso ocorreu após vendas abaixo do esperado no último trimestre e uma perspectiva decepcionante para o ano fiscal de 2027.
Nike prevé caída de ventas mayor a la esperada por debilidad en China y de la marca Jordan
Bloomberg — Nike Inc. (NIKE) presentó unas previsiones de ventas pesimistas tras dar a conocer unos resultados peores de lo esperado debido a la debilidad del mercado chino, del sector de la ropa deportiva y de la marca Jordan. La empresa prevé ahora que sus ingresos registren una caída de un porcentaje de un solo dígito alto durante el presente ejercicio fiscal. Esta cifra es peor que el descenso del 2,4% previsto en una encuesta de Bloomberg realizada a analistas.
Nike業績不及預期且預計營收將下滑 股價邁向連續五年下跌
【彭博】-- Nike公司公佈的業績遜於預期，該公司稱中國市場、運動服飾業務以及Jordan品牌表現疲軟。 截至8月31日的公司第一財季，銷售額為112億美元，低於彭博匯總的預期均值。公司目前預計，本財年營收將出現高個位數百分比的降幅。 執行長Elliott Hill即將進入執掌Nike的第三個年頭，要求該公司展現出業務改善跡象的壓力正在加大。Nike股價今年已下跌逾40%，並邁向連續第五年年度下跌。 周四紐約盤後交易中，截至下午4點18分，Nike股價下跌約6%。 原文標題Nike's Results Fall Short of Estimates as Weakness Persists More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2026 Bloomberg L.P.
Nike’s Worsening Slump Forces CEO to Rethink Turnaround Original
Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Nike Inc. is cutting jobs and embarking on a sweeping overhaul of the business as results deteriorate and test Wall Street’s patience with Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill.
Levi Taps Skechers Executive as New Chief Financial Officer
Photographer: Angus Mordant/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Levi Strauss & Co. named a veteran of Skechers USA Inc. as the company’s new chief financial officer. John Vandemore, who has held the same role at Skechers for nine years, will take over on Nov. 1.
Lululemon and Chip Wilson Are Delaying Naming a New Board Member Original
Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc. is delaying a key deliverable in a truce agreement with its outspoken founder, Chip Wilson. The billionaire and the leggings company have agreed to extend an Oct.
Two Years After CEO Change, Nike Investors Are Ready for Results
For sports fans, October brings an abundance of football games plus the Major League Baseball playoffs. For fans of sports gear, retail reporter Lily Meier writes, it brings news on how Nike’s comeback is going.
Live Q&A: What the Decline of LVMH Reveals About Luxury Stocks
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Converse Pauses Social Media Ads, Marketing After Racism Uproar
Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Converse told employees it’s pausing all marketing this week after an earlier ad sparked outrage for evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.
Converse CEO Apologizes After Ad Evoked Ku Klux Klan, Lynching Original
Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Converse Chief Executive Officer Aaron Cain condemned racism and apologized for a recent advertisement that was criticized for evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.
Converse CEO Pledges Review Over Ad Critics Say Evoked KKK (1)
The head of Converse promised to review internal processes and told employees he will make any necessary changes following a recent advertisement that was widely criticized as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. “The images should not have been used, and we began removing them from all channels as soon as the concern was raised,” Converse Chief Executive Officer said in a memo to employees that was seen by Bloomberg News.
Director de Converse revisará un anuncio que, según los críticos, evoca al Ku Klux Klan
Bloomberg — El director de Converse prometió revisar los procesos internos y comunicó a los empleados que realizará los cambios necesarios tras un anuncio reciente que fue ampliamente criticado por evocar al Ku Klux Klan y los linchamientos.
Converse CEO Pledges Review Over Ad Critics Say Evoked KKK Original
Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- The head of Converse promised to review internal processes and told employees he will make any necessary changes following a recent advertisement that was widely criticized as evoking the Ku...
Macy’s Falls on Guidance Despite Sales Beat, Better Outlook
Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Macy’s Inc. tumbled after the company’s third quarter guidance left investors unimpressed, overshadowing a strong quarterly performance and increase in outlook.
Nike Reassures Executives That Its Stock Is Still in the S&P 500 Original
APPLE EVENT (Bloomberg) -- Nike Inc.'s investor relations team is clearing up any doubts ahead of the company's removal from the S&P 100 Index.
Lululemon Cuts Outlook Again as New CEO’s Challenges Grow Original
(Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc. lowered its full-year outlook for a second straight quarter, signaling deep challenges for incoming Chief Executive Officer Heidi O'Neill. • Uber to Cut 10% of Jobs, or 3,300 Roles, to Slash Bureaucracy • China-US Spat at G20 Largely Came Down to Dispute Over One Word Sales are now projected to be in a range of $10.35 billion to $10.5 billion in the current fiscal year that ends in early 2027.
Victoria’s Secret cae 9% ante la desaceleración del crecimiento de las ventas
Bloomberg — Las acciones de Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VSXY) se hundieron en la sesión matutina de este jueves después de que la empresa revisara al alza sus previsiones, aunque mostrara un ritmo de crecimiento más lento. Las ventas comparables, que miden los ingresos de las tiendas abiertas desde hace al menos un año, crecieron un 9% en el segundo trimestre, en línea con las previsiones de los analistas recopiladas por Bloomberg.
Victoria’s Secret je zaradi izjemnega povpraševanja po modrčkih zvišala napoved prihodkov
Podjetje Victoria’s Secret je zvišalo svojo napoved za celo leto, kar kaže, da povpraševanje spodbujata ponovna osredotočenost na modrčke in novi izdelki blagovne znamke Pink. Podjetje zdaj za tekoče poslovno leto napoveduje prodajo v razponu od 7,1 do 7,18 milijarde dolarjev, v primerjavi s prejšnjim razponom, ki je znašal največ 7,13 milijarde dolarjev.
Victoria's Secret podiže prognozu prihoda zbog velike potražnje
Tvrtka Victoria's Secret podigla je svoju godišnju prognozu, sugerirajući da potražnju potiče obnovljeni fokus na grudnjake i nove proizvode marke Pink. Tvrtka sada predviđa prodaju za tekuću fiskalnu godinu u rasponu od 7,1 milijarde do 7,18 milijardi dolara, u odnosu na prethodni raspon od 7,13 milijardi dolara.
Victoria’s Secret Falls on Slowing Pace of Sales Growth
Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Victoria’s Secret & Co. tumbled in morning trading on Thursday after the company boosted guidance but showed a slower pace of growth.
Nike Hires Ex-Foot Locker Executive to Run Converse Operations
Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Nike Inc. named former Foot Locker executive Kristin Bauer to run operations at its struggling Converse brand.
Nike Hires Walmart Veteran Ewing as Chief Commercial Officer Original
Source: Nike (Bloomberg) -- Nike Inc. said it hired Jane Ewing from Walmart Inc. to become the sportswear company’s chief commercial officer. She will join Nike starting Sept. 7, Nike said on its website.
Dollar Chains Give Diverging View on Pressured Retail Sector
Photographer: Chet Strange/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Dollar-store chains provided different takeaways on the state of the US retail sector that’s facing increasing economic challenges.
Kohl’s turnaround stalls with sales growth remaining elusive
Kohl’s Corp.’s turnaround attempt showed some progress after the retailer raised its annual earnings outlook, but it still doesn’t see sales growth this year. The company’s shares declined as much as 9% in premarket trading, erasing gains just after its earnings were released. The stock had fallen 13% this year through Tuesday’s close, compared with a 12% gain of the S&P 500 Index over the same period.
Dick’s plummets after outlook cut, citing more discounting
Dick’s is also dealing with United States consumers who have become more choosy amid rising costs. Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. sank after the Foot Locker chain it acquired last year continued to struggle, raising doubts about the broader sneaker market. Sign In or Create an Account The company now expects net sales to be in a range of US$21.9 billion to US$22.2 billion in the current fiscal year, down from its previous forecast.
Dick’s Lowers Outlook Amid Foot Locker Weakness, More Discounts Original
(Bloomberg) -- Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. lowered its full-year outlook amid weakness at its recently acquired Foot Locker unit, overshadowing sales gains during the World Cup.
Lululemon communications head exits, adding to management exodus
A Lululemon store in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s top communications officer is leaving the yogawear company, adding to the list of executives who are departing ahead of incoming chief executive Heidi O’Neill’s arrival. Sign In or Create an Account Chief communications officer Bill Chandler’s last day will be Sept. 4, according to an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg News. O’Neill is scheduled to begin work as CEO on Sept. 8.
Lululemon Senior Executive Leaving in Third Recent Departure
Photographer: Isabella Falsetti/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s top communications officer is leaving the yogawear company, adding to the list of executives who are departing ahead of Chief Executive Officer Heidi O’Neill’s...
TJ Maxx Owner’s Plan to Open More Stores Hits Shares After Beat
(Bloomberg) -- TJX Cos. reported better-than-expected comparable sales for the quarter, but its new plan to ramp up store openings shook investors.
Lowe’s Cuts Outlook as Soft Housing Market Curbs Demand
Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Lowe’s Cos.
Lululemon’s AI chief departs after less than a year in latest high-profile exit from retailer
Lululemon Athletica Inc. chief AI and technology officer Ranju Das has left the company after less than a year, the retailer’s latest high-profile departure as Heidi O’Neill prepares to take over as chief executive next month. Sign In or Create an Account Das, who started at the company last September, was a member of the senior leadership team and the first executive at Lululemon to hold his title.
Lululemon’s AI Chief Departs Retailer After Less Than a Year (1)
Chief AI and Technology Officer has left the company after less than a year, the retailer’s latest high-profile departure as prepares to take over as chief executive officer next month. Das, who started at the company last September, was a member of the senior leadership team and the first executive at Lululemon to hold his title. According to his LinkedIn profile, Das’ role involved developing “responsible AI strategies” to improve efficiency and drive shareholder value.
Lululemon’s AI Chief Departs Retailer After Less Than a Year
Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc.
Lululemon Executive Exits Month Before CEO Joins Troubled Chain
.’s Chief Strategy Officer Rachel Acheson left the company about a month before new Chief Executive Officer is set to take over the retailer, according to a person familiar who asked not to be named discussing confidential matters. Acheson worked at the company more than 14 years, with her most recent role including “charting the long term future of Lululemon,” according to her LinkedIn profile. Lululemon didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lululemon Executive Exits Month Before CEO Joins Troubled Chain
Photographer: Emily Elconin/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s Chief Strategy Officer Rachel Acheson left the company about a month before new Chief Executive Officer Heidi O’Neill is set to take over the retailer, according to a...
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