CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday said the stock market is full of pessimism, creating an opportune moment for investors. “Fairly or unfairly, this is a great moment for the stock market,” the “Mad Money” host said. “The promised land is right there. We’ve still got to get through the worst …
Read More »Lululemon CEO expects digital growth momentum to continue post pandemic
Lululemon Athletica CEO Calvin McDonald in an appearance on CNBC Tuesday said he does not expect the company’s sales momentum to slow down with the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines “We don’t see any dramatic impact in the reduction of the momentum in the business … there are a lot of …
Read More »Tesla, Nio, Airbnb, Disney & more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Snowflake — Shares of the data-warehousing software maker slid 5.2% after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock a hold rating. “Pent-up demand for high-multiple names, such as Snowflake, may be limited as we wrap up 2020 and investors look to protect their …
Read More »Lululemon (LULU) reports Q3 2020 earnings, sales beat estimates
Lululemon Athletica store exterior, Ponce City Market. John Greim | LightRocket | Getty Images Lululemon on Thursday reported sales of $1.1 billion, up 22% from a year ago and beating analysts’ estimates, as shoppers frequented the retailer’s stores and website to buy workout apparel during the period. In North America, …
Read More »Ciara, Russell Wilson and ex-Lululemon CEO launch fashion brand
Grammy Award-winning artist Ciara has launched a new fashion company alongside her husband, NFL star Russell Wilson, and former Lululemon CEO Christine Day. But the brand, called the House of LR&C, has a mission beyond just the clothes it sells, Ciara and Day told CNBC on Wednesday. “We’re not only …
Read More »4 reasons why empty malls on Black Friday aren’t a bad omen
People walk through the King of Prussia mall, on Black Friday, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Sarah Silbiger | Reuters Instead of rushing to malls, Black Friday shoppers largely headed to retailers’ websites this year. The deal-heavy holiday came in the middle of a sales season that began in October …
Read More »Under Armour launches a brand with NBA star Steph Curry
The Curry Brand’s performance basketball footwear will launch globally on Dec. 11, in the thick of the holiday season. Source: Under Armour Under Armour announced Monday the launch of the Curry Brand with NBA star Stephen Curry, a long-time Under Armour athlete, in a bid to reach younger consumers and …
Read More »Black Friday 2020 traffic looks bleak at stores, malls
Hardly any lines. Empty parking lots. More employees than customers in stores. These are just some of the scenes playing out across the United States the morning of Black Friday 2020, a shopping holiday that in the past has drawn hoards of people to stores to score doorbuster deals before …
Read More »The athleisure market heats up as shoppers want comfort
The front of an Old Navy store this holiday season, which now features an assortment of loungewear, pajamas and athletic apparel. Source: Gap Inc. If you walk into any Old Navy store this holiday season, you’ll notice a plethora of athletic gear paired with other comfy clothes front and center. …
Read More »Under Armour, Nike, and Lululemon could profit from athleisure boom
As consumers spend more time at home, ditching work clothes and suits for yoga pants and sweats, you would think that sports apparel brand Under Armour would be thriving. But the company that urged athletes to “Fight on Together” has fallen on tough times. While the brand’s sweat-wicking performance gear is …
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