activewear
A Dent in the Under Armour: Increased Activewear Competition
Athletic apparel and footwear company Under Armour (UA) announced first quarter results that met or exceeded…
Running Specialty Group Launches Channel on Fitness App
The Running Specialty Group, owned by The Finish Line, Inc., is partnering with Pear Sports to launch an RSG…
Smart Athletic Apparel Enters the Wearable Tech Market
Fitness-focused wearable technology is expanding from wristbands to shoes and clothing that can track various…
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Study: Waterproof Breathable Textile Market to be Worth $1.73 Billion by 2020
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Soffe Launches Spring Activewear Collection Targeting Teens
Athletic apparel company M.J. Soffe, best known for its signature cotton jersey cheer shorts, is doubling…
Denim: Staying Alive in the Face of Activewear Growth
Don’t hammer the final nail into denim’s coffin just yet. While news outlets have lamented denim, which…
Ohm K Brings Yoga Apparel Manufacturing to Brooklyn
Ohm K founders Katharine Lucic and Katie Vohwinkel aim to bring a bit of humor to the Zen world of yoga. And…
Top 10 Moments in Activewear in 2014
According to the NPD Group, men’s and women’s activewear has grown to a $28.7 billion business in the U.S.…
Lipsy London Unveils Women’s Sportswear
British high street retailer Lipsy London is breaking into the sportswear arena with its new Lipsy Sport…
Adriano Goldschmied Aims to Bridge Denim and Active Sport
While many denim brands choose to sit back and bemoan about activewear encroaching on its territory—and will…
Stylerunner Deploys NetSuite Omnichannel Software as it Preps for Global Expansion
Stylerunner has tapped NetSuite Inc., a provider of cloud-based financials and omnichannel commerce software…
Under Armour Improves Outlook for the Year
Strong third quarter results, driven by new product introductions, have led Under Armour to raise its outlook…
J. Crew Won’t Chase the Athletic Trend, Says CEO Drexler
Athletic apparel has taken off in the last year, and most retailers are vying to get a share of the…