14 hours ago
Hailey Bieber walking into West Hollywood's Sushi Park wearing the unreleased earbuds.
Hailey Bieber has been photographed twice in recent days wearing a pair of wired earbuds from SKYLRK Audio, the forthcoming tech arm of her husband Justin Bieber's lifestyle brand. The sightings, captured mid-August 2026 and quickly circulated by fan accounts tracking the label, mark one of the clearest public signals yet that SKYLRK is moving beyond apparel and accessories into consumer electronics.
The first set of images appeared around August 18–19. A second wave of photos followed shortly after, showing Bieber walking one elevator flight from the valet garage and about 200 feet into West Hollywood's Sushi Park, again in the distinctive wired pair. The very short paparazzi-laden walkway makes the audio equipment a very deliberate fashion accessory and marketing tool versus a need for headphones. Fan account SkylrkDaily, which closely follows the brand on X, described them as "Exclusive Skylrk audio Wired Earbuds," underscoring that the product has not yet been formally released to the public.
SKYLRK launched in 2025 as Justin Bieber's independent fashion and lifestyle label, distinct from his earlier Drew House project. The brand quickly established a visual language of oversized loungewear, sculptural slides, leather outerwear, and monochrome-to-bold color stories. Hailey Bieber has been closely involved almost from the start—modeling campaigns, collaborating on capsules (including a February 2026 collection), and contributing design input on pieces such as leather jackets.
In early June 2026, Justin Bieber posted Instagram images teasing SKYLRK Audio. The prototypes included dome-shaped portable speakers in vibrant finishes (copper, olive, lilac, teal), over-ear headphones, and what appeared to be wired earbuds. The aesthetic leaned retro-futurist and Y2K-inflected—perforated surfaces, saturated colorways, and graphic branding—positioning the line as both functional hardware and wearable design objects. No technical specifications, pricing, or firm release date were announced at the time. Coverage from outlets including Hypebeast and SoundGuys framed the move as an expansion of SKYLRK from pure fashion into a broader lifestyle ecosystem that merges streetwear sensibility with everyday tech.
#earbuds
Hailey Bieber has been photographed twice in recent days wearing a pair of wired earbuds from SKYLRK Audio, the forthcoming tech arm of her husband Justin Bieber's lifestyle brand. The sightings, captured mid-August 2026 and quickly circulated by fan accounts tracking the label, mark one of the clearest public signals yet that SKYLRK is moving beyond apparel and accessories into consumer electronics.
The first set of images appeared around August 18–19. A second wave of photos followed shortly after, showing Bieber walking one elevator flight from the valet garage and about 200 feet into West Hollywood's Sushi Park, again in the distinctive wired pair. The very short paparazzi-laden walkway makes the audio equipment a very deliberate fashion accessory and marketing tool versus a need for headphones. Fan account SkylrkDaily, which closely follows the brand on X, described them as "Exclusive Skylrk audio Wired Earbuds," underscoring that the product has not yet been formally released to the public.
SKYLRK launched in 2025 as Justin Bieber's independent fashion and lifestyle label, distinct from his earlier Drew House project. The brand quickly established a visual language of oversized loungewear, sculptural slides, leather outerwear, and monochrome-to-bold color stories. Hailey Bieber has been closely involved almost from the start—modeling campaigns, collaborating on capsules (including a February 2026 collection), and contributing design input on pieces such as leather jackets.
In early June 2026, Justin Bieber posted Instagram images teasing SKYLRK Audio. The prototypes included dome-shaped portable speakers in vibrant finishes (copper, olive, lilac, teal), over-ear headphones, and what appeared to be wired earbuds. The aesthetic leaned retro-futurist and Y2K-inflected—perforated surfaces, saturated colorways, and graphic branding—positioning the line as both functional hardware and wearable design objects. No technical specifications, pricing, or firm release date were announced at the time. Coverage from outlets including Hypebeast and SoundGuys framed the move as an expansion of SKYLRK from pure fashion into a broader lifestyle ecosystem that merges streetwear sensibility with everyday tech.
#earbuds
21 hours ago
Best and worst Premier League jerseys this season: Ranking the best kits, from Fulham style to Bournemouth horror originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Few things are more pleasing to the eye than the beautiful game. At its best, the ball dances through the mist, caressing one foot, then another. The moonscape brushes off chests, ricochets off heads and twirls through the brisk night sky, all before nestling its way into the corner of the net.
Given the aesthetics on display during an average match, it's little wonder why apparel companies have invested in football so heavily. The Premier League is inundated with high-profile outfitters, including Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hummel. Each company is tasked with conjuring up kits that have their own distinctive feel and look about them.
That doesn't always come to fruition. But when it does, the harmonies linger in the concourses for a little longer. In a sport filled with heartache, that might make it all worth it.
With that, here's a look at the best and worst kits set to cloak Premier League players during the 2026/27 season.
#premier #season #little #look
Few things are more pleasing to the eye than the beautiful game. At its best, the ball dances through the mist, caressing one foot, then another. The moonscape brushes off chests, ricochets off heads and twirls through the brisk night sky, all before nestling its way into the corner of the net.
Given the aesthetics on display during an average match, it's little wonder why apparel companies have invested in football so heavily. The Premier League is inundated with high-profile outfitters, including Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hummel. Each company is tasked with conjuring up kits that have their own distinctive feel and look about them.
That doesn't always come to fruition. But when it does, the harmonies linger in the concourses for a little longer. In a sport filled with heartache, that might make it all worth it.
With that, here's a look at the best and worst kits set to cloak Premier League players during the 2026/27 season.
#premier #season #little #look
1 day ago
With a market cap of $14.1 billion, lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) is a leading technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company that designs innovative products for yoga, running, training, and a wide range of active lifestyles. The company combines advanced fabric technology with functional design and community-driven product development to create high-performance offerings that promote wellbeing and meaningful customer engagement.
Shares of the athletic apparel maker have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. LULU stock has decreased 39.4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 20.6%. Moreover, shares of the company are down 42.3% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's nearly 13% gain.
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Shares of the athletic apparel maker have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. LULU stock has decreased 39.4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 20.6%. Moreover, shares of the company are down 42.3% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's nearly 13% gain.
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1 day ago
Nike (NYSE:NKE) shares recently fell to new lows in about 12 years amid rising competition and falling sales. Despite the plunge, the stock's forward P/E still sits at 23.38, a 46% premium to the sector median of 15.99. There is another, smaller competitor that is gaining attention.
On Holding (NYSE:ONON) insiders are piling into the stock. The stock is down about 33% so far this year. The athletic footwear and apparel company's CEO Caspar Coppetti and co-founder Olivier Bernhard each purchased 65,000 shares on August 14.
The buying came just a few days after the company missed Q2 revenue estimates and cut full-year sales guidance.
What Happened
On Holdings' revenue in Q2 grew 22% at constant currency, a deceleration of about 480 basis points from the quarter prior. Wholesale grew just 12.7%. Management said the wholesale slowdown was largely deliberate and concentrated in the Americas, where the company held back shipments to retailers to avoid discounting rather than protect volume.
#year
On Holding (NYSE:ONON) insiders are piling into the stock. The stock is down about 33% so far this year. The athletic footwear and apparel company's CEO Caspar Coppetti and co-founder Olivier Bernhard each purchased 65,000 shares on August 14.
The buying came just a few days after the company missed Q2 revenue estimates and cut full-year sales guidance.
What Happened
On Holdings' revenue in Q2 grew 22% at constant currency, a deceleration of about 480 basis points from the quarter prior. Wholesale grew just 12.7%. Management said the wholesale slowdown was largely deliberate and concentrated in the Americas, where the company held back shipments to retailers to avoid discounting rather than protect volume.
#year
1 day ago
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Nike (NYSE: NKE) has long been one of the most recognizable brands on the planet — a powerhouse that dominated sneakers, apparel and popular culture for decades.
But lately, its story has taken a sharp turn.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#jeff #bezos #jpmorgan #priority
Nike (NYSE: NKE) has long been one of the most recognizable brands on the planet — a powerhouse that dominated sneakers, apparel and popular culture for decades.
But lately, its story has taken a sharp turn.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#jeff #bezos #jpmorgan #priority
1 day ago
With a market cap of $14.1 billion, lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) is a leading technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company that designs innovative products for yoga, running, training, and a wide range of active lifestyles. The company combines advanced fabric technology with functional design and community-driven product development to create high-performance offerings that promote wellbeing and meaningful customer engagement.
Shares of the athletic apparel maker have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. LULU stock has decreased 39.4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 20.6%. Moreover, shares of the company are down 42.3% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's nearly 13% gain.
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#market #lulu #apparel #moreover
Shares of the athletic apparel maker have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. LULU stock has decreased 39.4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 20.6%. Moreover, shares of the company are down 42.3% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's nearly 13% gain.
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#market #lulu #apparel #moreover
1 day ago
Duke Football is close to opening up their season as the defending ACC champions. What's in store for them? On Episode 840, we speak with Anna Snyder of the Fayetteville Observer on where the football team is at as they finish out the preseason.
The biggest question facing the Blue Devils this season: who will start at QB? All signs point to either transfer Walker Eget or sophomore Dan Mahan. Whoever is under center, they will have Nate Sheppard to hand the ball to and Jeremiah Hasley to throw the ball downfield to as they try to put points on the board. Anna takes us through the offense and defense and speaks to what qualities will be the calling card for Duke this season as they seek to defend their ******* le against all doubters.
We also dip a bit into the basketball, asking Anna about the summer and which players have been the ones to stand out in practice. We also see which non-conference games have her the most excited about the season as Duke hopes to add to their banner collection atop Cameron Indoor Stadium.
We end the show with an update on Mike Corey's recovery from a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his son, Teddy. Mike physically is doing much better and appreciates all the well-wishes. Emotionally, that toll will take a bit longer for him and his family to process. A memorial fund has been established in Teddy's honor, and we encourage everyone to share it widely and pay tribute to Teddy's life that was taken far too soon.
Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics and SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky DukeRoundup!
#anna #save #devils
The biggest question facing the Blue Devils this season: who will start at QB? All signs point to either transfer Walker Eget or sophomore Dan Mahan. Whoever is under center, they will have Nate Sheppard to hand the ball to and Jeremiah Hasley to throw the ball downfield to as they try to put points on the board. Anna takes us through the offense and defense and speaks to what qualities will be the calling card for Duke this season as they seek to defend their ******* le against all doubters.
We also dip a bit into the basketball, asking Anna about the summer and which players have been the ones to stand out in practice. We also see which non-conference games have her the most excited about the season as Duke hopes to add to their banner collection atop Cameron Indoor Stadium.
We end the show with an update on Mike Corey's recovery from a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his son, Teddy. Mike physically is doing much better and appreciates all the well-wishes. Emotionally, that toll will take a bit longer for him and his family to process. A memorial fund has been established in Teddy's honor, and we encourage everyone to share it widely and pay tribute to Teddy's life that was taken far too soon.
Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics and SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky DukeRoundup!
#anna #save #devils
1 day ago
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Nike (NYSE: NKE) has long been one of the most recognizable brands on the planet — a powerhouse that dominated sneakers, apparel and popular culture for decades.
But lately, its story has taken a sharp turn.
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JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise
Nike (NYSE: NKE) has long been one of the most recognizable brands on the planet — a powerhouse that dominated sneakers, apparel and popular culture for decades.
But lately, its story has taken a sharp turn.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise
2 days ago
Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Focused Growth Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the Baron Focused Growth Fund achieved a 13.26% gain, still trailing the Russell 2500 Growth Index's 24.02% return. The underperformance was driven by ongoing concerns about AI's impact on portfolio businesses and underexposure to AI infrastructure. The IPO of ******* eX provided a boost, but overall, the Fund's companies are generating robust revenue growth and strengthening margins through enhanced client engagement and product offerings. Many stocks remain historically undervalued, and companies are beginning accelerated share repurchases, bolstering investor confidence. The Fund is perceived as compelling, benefiting from favorable market conditions and strong balance sheets, while inflation and interest rates are expected to remain stable. The Fund has outperformed its Benchmark over the past 3, 5, and 10 years, showing significant excess returns with lower market risk, attributed to a research-driven investment approach. The Fund maintains a commitment to long-term investing in growth-oriented businesses, utilizing a balanced portfolio to mitigate risk and potentially enhance returns. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS). FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) is a direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel company known for its scrubwear for healthcare professionals. On August 19, 2026, FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) closed at $14.49 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.41 billion. FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) posted a one‑month return of 56.82%, while its shares gained 109.09% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) designs and sells scrubwear for health care professionals through a digitally native, direct-to-consumer strategy. The stock detracted from performance as shares slipped due largely to investor positioning. Even so, the company reported a very strong first quarter. Revenue came in at $159.9 million, up 28%, well ahead of the company's guidance for low-20% growth and above consensus expectations. The results were broad-based. U.S. revenue grew 24% to $131.6 million, with strength across core offerings, new product launches, and promotional periods, while international revenue accelerated 50% to $28.3 million, with double-digit growth in every region. Active customers surpassed 3 million for the first time, up 12% year over year, with both new and repeat customers contributing. We continue to have conviction in the strength of FIGS' business model and the company's ability to gain market share in the attractive global health care apparel industry."
#figs #focused
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS). FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) is a direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel company known for its scrubwear for healthcare professionals. On August 19, 2026, FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) closed at $14.49 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.41 billion. FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) posted a one‑month return of 56.82%, while its shares gained 109.09% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) designs and sells scrubwear for health care professionals through a digitally native, direct-to-consumer strategy. The stock detracted from performance as shares slipped due largely to investor positioning. Even so, the company reported a very strong first quarter. Revenue came in at $159.9 million, up 28%, well ahead of the company's guidance for low-20% growth and above consensus expectations. The results were broad-based. U.S. revenue grew 24% to $131.6 million, with strength across core offerings, new product launches, and promotional periods, while international revenue accelerated 50% to $28.3 million, with double-digit growth in every region. Active customers surpassed 3 million for the first time, up 12% year over year, with both new and repeat customers contributing. We continue to have conviction in the strength of FIGS' business model and the company's ability to gain market share in the attractive global health care apparel industry."
#figs #focused
2 days ago
Louisville City FC and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance have come together for the return of "Keep Louisville Weird Night."
The theme night will take place Aug. 29, when LouCity hosts Detroit City FC at Lynn Family Stadium at 8 p.m. ET.
Lou City players will debut a new "Keep Louisville Weird" pregame warmup shirt designed by local artist John Embry. The shirt was styled after the drawings of Ralph Steadman, who collaborated with Louisville's Hunter S. Thompson.
The tops, which fans will be able to purchase at the team store alongside a new scarf, showcase a drawing of Lynn Family Stadium and the city skyline.
Along with the new apparel, Lynn Family Stadium will hold a variety of different activities that will begin taking place an hour and a half before the match begins.
#night
The theme night will take place Aug. 29, when LouCity hosts Detroit City FC at Lynn Family Stadium at 8 p.m. ET.
Lou City players will debut a new "Keep Louisville Weird" pregame warmup shirt designed by local artist John Embry. The shirt was styled after the drawings of Ralph Steadman, who collaborated with Louisville's Hunter S. Thompson.
The tops, which fans will be able to purchase at the team store alongside a new scarf, showcase a drawing of Lynn Family Stadium and the city skyline.
Along with the new apparel, Lynn Family Stadium will hold a variety of different activities that will begin taking place an hour and a half before the match begins.
#night
2 days ago
By Karen Roman
Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE: AS) said second quarter revenue increased 32% to $1.63 billion and gross margin rose on net tariff refunds.
Apparel revenue grew due the performance of its brands like Arc'teryx, Salomon and Wilson, it stated. Operating margin rose 820 basis points to 11.7% and adjusted net income increased 252% to $127 million, or $0.22 adjusted diluted earnings per share, Amer Sports said.
The company announced it is raising its 2026 outlook and now expects around 24% of revenue growth, operating margin between 14.2 to 14.5%, and fully diluted EPS of $1.27 – $1.30.
"Our global momentum continued through the second quarter with over 30% revenue growth and strong operating margin expansion," said James Zheng, Amer Sports CEO. "All segments, geographies, and channels achieved strong double-digit growth led by another exceptional quarter from Salomon Softgoods, a strong Arc'teryx omni-comp, and a Wilson Tennis 360 acceleration."
#sports #revenue
Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE: AS) said second quarter revenue increased 32% to $1.63 billion and gross margin rose on net tariff refunds.
Apparel revenue grew due the performance of its brands like Arc'teryx, Salomon and Wilson, it stated. Operating margin rose 820 basis points to 11.7% and adjusted net income increased 252% to $127 million, or $0.22 adjusted diluted earnings per share, Amer Sports said.
The company announced it is raising its 2026 outlook and now expects around 24% of revenue growth, operating margin between 14.2 to 14.5%, and fully diluted EPS of $1.27 – $1.30.
"Our global momentum continued through the second quarter with over 30% revenue growth and strong operating margin expansion," said James Zheng, Amer Sports CEO. "All segments, geographies, and channels achieved strong double-digit growth led by another exceptional quarter from Salomon Softgoods, a strong Arc'teryx omni-comp, and a Wilson Tennis 360 acceleration."
#sports #revenue
3 days ago
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Fifty-four percent of U.S. households saved no money last month, EY-Parthenon found in a survey, highlighting how the rising price for gasoline and other goods is undermining consumers' buying power.
One out of five households spent more than it earned and tapped debt or savings to cover expenses, EY-Parthenon said. Seventy-two percent of consumers identified dining out, apparel, beauty and personal care, and other discretionary categories as candidates for spending cuts.
"Many households are maintaining stability through spending trade-offs, delayed purchases and the use of savings or debt," Mark Chambers, the retail sector leader for EY Americas, said in a statement, while noting consumers' "resilience."
Consumers are altering their outlays to cope with persistent price pressures. Inflation rose 3.4% on an annual basis last month after increasing 3.5% in June, even as energy prices during July fell 1.5%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.
#consumers #daily #last
Fifty-four percent of U.S. households saved no money last month, EY-Parthenon found in a survey, highlighting how the rising price for gasoline and other goods is undermining consumers' buying power.
One out of five households spent more than it earned and tapped debt or savings to cover expenses, EY-Parthenon said. Seventy-two percent of consumers identified dining out, apparel, beauty and personal care, and other discretionary categories as candidates for spending cuts.
"Many households are maintaining stability through spending trade-offs, delayed purchases and the use of savings or debt," Mark Chambers, the retail sector leader for EY Americas, said in a statement, while noting consumers' "resilience."
Consumers are altering their outlays to cope with persistent price pressures. Inflation rose 3.4% on an annual basis last month after increasing 3.5% in June, even as energy prices during July fell 1.5%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.
#consumers #daily #last
3 days ago
We are firm fans of Mark Guiducci's Vanity Fair. Having succeeded Radhika Jones in 2025, names like Jennifer Aniston, Elle & Dakota Fanning, Charli XCX, Teyana Taylor, Margaret Qualley, Kylie Jenner, Mbappé, and Lisa have become cover stars. Covers have captivated and caught our attention to no end. Next up on the cover of Vanity Fair is Marc Jacobs, who fronts the 2026 Style issue of the magazine. The CFDA Award-winning American designer (whose fashion label is set to be sold by LVMH to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group in a deal valued at up to $850 million) is painted by the Canadian artist Anna Weyant for the occasion.
IMAGE | VANITYFAIR.COM
"I love art and portraits, but not this for a cover of a style issue," shared MModa upon checking out the cover.
"I've really been enjoying the new Vanity Fair a lot, but this is probably the weakest cover under Mark Guiducci so far. I don't mind it, though – it's definitely not the best, but I don't think it's awful," LastNight voiced.
"Sometimes it's best to just use a nice photo for the front of the issue. Twist yourself into knots trying to do something different, and you end up making Marc Jacobs look a bit like a very serious Ringo Starr," shrieked tigerrouge.
#mark #marc #style
IMAGE | VANITYFAIR.COM
"I love art and portraits, but not this for a cover of a style issue," shared MModa upon checking out the cover.
"I've really been enjoying the new Vanity Fair a lot, but this is probably the weakest cover under Mark Guiducci so far. I don't mind it, though – it's definitely not the best, but I don't think it's awful," LastNight voiced.
"Sometimes it's best to just use a nice photo for the front of the issue. Twist yourself into knots trying to do something different, and you end up making Marc Jacobs look a bit like a very serious Ringo Starr," shrieked tigerrouge.
#mark #marc #style
4 days ago
Indianapolis Colts fans may not have cracked the top half of a new overall NFL fandom ranking, but they rose to the surface when it came to engaging with their team online.
Nielsen unveiled its inaugural Scarborough NFL Fandom Index this month, evaluating NFL markets through eight different measures of fan engagement.
Indianapolis finished 17th overall in the index, but ranked fourth among NFL markets in social media engagement, via the Nielsen data.
Nielsen specifically described Indianapolis as a "social-media-forward market."
The study considered apparel purchases, general interest, attendance at live events, betting intent, social media engagement, radio listening, streaming habits and traditional television viewership.
#engagement
Nielsen unveiled its inaugural Scarborough NFL Fandom Index this month, evaluating NFL markets through eight different measures of fan engagement.
Indianapolis finished 17th overall in the index, but ranked fourth among NFL markets in social media engagement, via the Nielsen data.
Nielsen specifically described Indianapolis as a "social-media-forward market."
The study considered apparel purchases, general interest, attendance at live events, betting intent, social media engagement, radio listening, streaming habits and traditional television viewership.
#engagement
4 days ago
US apparel retailer Gap has agreed a partnership with Iconic Brands Nordic to grow its presence across the Nordic and Baltic markets.
The rollout is set to take place in three stages.
It will start with Gap launching on Boozt in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland this month.
This will be followed by the opening of Gap sections within Stockmann department stores in Finland, Estonia and Latvia.
The third stage will see Gap open its first standalone store and e-commerce site in Estonia in September.
#nordic #finland #baltic #Sweden
The rollout is set to take place in three stages.
It will start with Gap launching on Boozt in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland this month.
This will be followed by the opening of Gap sections within Stockmann department stores in Finland, Estonia and Latvia.
The third stage will see Gap open its first standalone store and e-commerce site in Estonia in September.
#nordic #finland #baltic #Sweden
4 days ago
The Atlanta Dream hosted the Indiana Fever on Sunday night in what was one of the most exciting games of the regular season. The Fever, led by superstar Caitlin Clark, who scored 26 points and dished out nine ****** ists, won the game in overtime with a final score of 95-91.
Unfortunately, some of the discourse surrounding the game on Monday had nothing to do with the amazing product on the floor. Two fans attending the game were wearing "XX-XY" shirts. The shirts are widley seen as a subtle way of advocating against transgender athletes participating in women's sports, a debate that has surrounded the Fever since reserve guard Sophie Cunningham's comments in a July 21 ESPN profile.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" she said. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
The fans wearing the shirts on Sunday were forced to cover them with Dream apparel that was provided to them. Shockingly, on Monday, the Dream gave a statement on the incident, making it clear that the franchise does not support the decision that league's decision to cover the shirts.
"The Atlanta Dream believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone," the team posted on its official X account. "Unfortunately, at last night's game, WNBA security took actions that fell short of that standard. At no point was Dream personnel involved in the decisions made by WNBA security.
#game #shirts #Monday #WNBA
Unfortunately, some of the discourse surrounding the game on Monday had nothing to do with the amazing product on the floor. Two fans attending the game were wearing "XX-XY" shirts. The shirts are widley seen as a subtle way of advocating against transgender athletes participating in women's sports, a debate that has surrounded the Fever since reserve guard Sophie Cunningham's comments in a July 21 ESPN profile.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" she said. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
The fans wearing the shirts on Sunday were forced to cover them with Dream apparel that was provided to them. Shockingly, on Monday, the Dream gave a statement on the incident, making it clear that the franchise does not support the decision that league's decision to cover the shirts.
"The Atlanta Dream believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone," the team posted on its official X account. "Unfortunately, at last night's game, WNBA security took actions that fell short of that standard. At no point was Dream personnel involved in the decisions made by WNBA security.
#game #shirts #Monday #WNBA
4 days ago
XX-XY Athletics—a two-year-old apparel brand founded by former elite gymnast Jennifer Sey with a mission to "protect women's sports"—is at the center of another WNBA controversy.
Two fans attending Sunday night's Atlanta Dream–Indiana Fever game were reportedly told they would need to cover their XX-XY shirts with Atlanta Dream shirts or they would be escorted from the arena.
A WNBA spokesperson confirmed the incident in a statement to Front Office Sports, saying, "The WNBA is aware of interactions at last night's game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts. This should not have happened."
When reached for comment, the Dream first pointed to the league's statement, later adding: "The Atlanta Dream believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Unfortunately, at last night's game, WNBA security took actions that fell short of that standard. At no point were Dream personnel involved in the decisions made by WNBA security."
Another source familiar with the situation said there were multiple interactions between security personnel and fans regarding apparel at the Gateway Center on Sunday, including with fans wearing messages representing different viewpoints on trans women competing in women's sports.
#security #sports #game #shirts
Two fans attending Sunday night's Atlanta Dream–Indiana Fever game were reportedly told they would need to cover their XX-XY shirts with Atlanta Dream shirts or they would be escorted from the arena.
A WNBA spokesperson confirmed the incident in a statement to Front Office Sports, saying, "The WNBA is aware of interactions at last night's game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts. This should not have happened."
When reached for comment, the Dream first pointed to the league's statement, later adding: "The Atlanta Dream believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Unfortunately, at last night's game, WNBA security took actions that fell short of that standard. At no point were Dream personnel involved in the decisions made by WNBA security."
Another source familiar with the situation said there were multiple interactions between security personnel and fans regarding apparel at the Gateway Center on Sunday, including with fans wearing messages representing different viewpoints on trans women competing in women's sports.
#security #sports #game #shirts
4 days ago
Looking to gear up in Adidas swag?
Colorado State officially announced Aug. 4 a switch in apparel provider from Under Armour to Adidas.
It was a hurried change that took place over a matter of months, rather than the course of roughly a year as is usually the case in a move like this.
Given the quick turn, CSU athletic director John Weber told the Coloradoan "our public Adidas merchandise will be a bit limited" to begin, with more inventory rolling out in the coming months.
But there is Adidas gear to be found. Where? The Coloradoan checked it out and here's what we found.
#months #Colorado
Colorado State officially announced Aug. 4 a switch in apparel provider from Under Armour to Adidas.
It was a hurried change that took place over a matter of months, rather than the course of roughly a year as is usually the case in a move like this.
Given the quick turn, CSU athletic director John Weber told the Coloradoan "our public Adidas merchandise will be a bit limited" to begin, with more inventory rolling out in the coming months.
But there is Adidas gear to be found. Where? The Coloradoan checked it out and here's what we found.
#months #Colorado
5 days ago
Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA)'s long-running turnaround just got tougher. On August 7, the athletic clothing manufacturer forecasted a sharper annual revenue decline, and investors responded by sending shares down as much as 9% in early trade, showing the market's lack of patience for a recovery story that is being pushed further out.
The headline number is the forecast drop itself: Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) now expects full-year revenue to fall by a mid-single-digit percentage, a significant decrease from its previous target of only a "slight decline." The breakdown is centered right where it hurts the most. Under Armour's North America sector, its largest market by far, saw revenue fall 9% to $609.8 million in the fiscal quarter ended June 30. During the post-earnings call, CFO Reza Taleghani didn't sugarcoat the forecast, telling investors that the company is expecting a more difficult consumer environment, notably in North America and parts of Asia Pacific, to continue through the second quarter.
The pressures behind the miss are largely macro, but they aggravate a company-specific issue. Ongoing inflation and a more difficult consumer-spending environment have caused buyers to be more careful about discretionary purchases such as apparel, footwear, and accessories, a trend that has impacted the whole sportswear industry, not just Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA). Morningstar ******* yst David Swartz put it bluntly: the sportswear market is struggling right now, and tariff-related cost constraints aren't helping. On top of the macro pressure is a competitive one. Buyers are increasingly moving toward newer, innovation-focused companies such as On and Hoka.
CEO Kevin Plank, who returned to the position in 2024 to create a turnaround, has pursued a strategy based on doing less, better. The company has reduced its product ******* ortment by about 25%, focusing on higher-priced items in sectors such as training, running, and team sports rather than competing across price points. Plank's own definition of the plan was pointed: consumers do not need more choices, but rather better ones. Under that idea, Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) has introduced new goods geared in part at attracting younger Gen Z customers, including training shoes such as the "Surge 5" and "Radiant TR".
That strategic reset did not come cheap. Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) stated it had spent $266 million on restructuring and transformation efforts thus far, with the overall turnaround plan scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
#armour #north #buyers
The headline number is the forecast drop itself: Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) now expects full-year revenue to fall by a mid-single-digit percentage, a significant decrease from its previous target of only a "slight decline." The breakdown is centered right where it hurts the most. Under Armour's North America sector, its largest market by far, saw revenue fall 9% to $609.8 million in the fiscal quarter ended June 30. During the post-earnings call, CFO Reza Taleghani didn't sugarcoat the forecast, telling investors that the company is expecting a more difficult consumer environment, notably in North America and parts of Asia Pacific, to continue through the second quarter.
The pressures behind the miss are largely macro, but they aggravate a company-specific issue. Ongoing inflation and a more difficult consumer-spending environment have caused buyers to be more careful about discretionary purchases such as apparel, footwear, and accessories, a trend that has impacted the whole sportswear industry, not just Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA). Morningstar ******* yst David Swartz put it bluntly: the sportswear market is struggling right now, and tariff-related cost constraints aren't helping. On top of the macro pressure is a competitive one. Buyers are increasingly moving toward newer, innovation-focused companies such as On and Hoka.
CEO Kevin Plank, who returned to the position in 2024 to create a turnaround, has pursued a strategy based on doing less, better. The company has reduced its product ******* ortment by about 25%, focusing on higher-priced items in sectors such as training, running, and team sports rather than competing across price points. Plank's own definition of the plan was pointed: consumers do not need more choices, but rather better ones. Under that idea, Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) has introduced new goods geared in part at attracting younger Gen Z customers, including training shoes such as the "Surge 5" and "Radiant TR".
That strategic reset did not come cheap. Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) stated it had spent $266 million on restructuring and transformation efforts thus far, with the overall turnaround plan scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
#armour #north #buyers
7 days ago
Hotel uniforms can become a hidden cost centre when operators focus on the initial purchase price rather than how garments perform in daily operations.
Poor fit, unsuitable fabrics and fragmented sourcing can lead to alterations, replacements, emergency orders, wasted stock and additional administration. These costs can become more significant as hotel groups expand across multiple properties.
Johnny Beig is founder and managing director of DIOZ Group, a global apparel and private-label manufacturing company. He argues that hotels should therefore treat uniform programmes as an operational and procurement issue rather than simply an apparel purchase.
"The biggest hidden cost is that a uniform is never just a garment," Beig said. "If it is poorly designed, poorly fitted, or not built around the realities of hotel operations, the cost shows up in many places at once."
Those costs can include staff discomfort, reordering, alterations, delays, waste and inconsistencies in how a hotel brand is presented, he added.
#hotel
Poor fit, unsuitable fabrics and fragmented sourcing can lead to alterations, replacements, emergency orders, wasted stock and additional administration. These costs can become more significant as hotel groups expand across multiple properties.
Johnny Beig is founder and managing director of DIOZ Group, a global apparel and private-label manufacturing company. He argues that hotels should therefore treat uniform programmes as an operational and procurement issue rather than simply an apparel purchase.
"The biggest hidden cost is that a uniform is never just a garment," Beig said. "If it is poorly designed, poorly fitted, or not built around the realities of hotel operations, the cost shows up in many places at once."
Those costs can include staff discomfort, reordering, alterations, delays, waste and inconsistencies in how a hotel brand is presented, he added.
#hotel
7 days ago
By Daniel Wiessner
Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an investigation of Nike's treatment of white employees, saying the company has handed over a trove of information.
U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri, granted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's motion on Thursday to dismiss the lawsuit it filed in February, after the agency in a filing late Wednesday said Nike had complied with its subpoena.
The commission had claimed the footwear and apparel company refused to comply with demands for information such as data on the racial and ethnic makeup of the company's workforce and a roster of employees chosen for mentoring and development programs.
The EEOC said it was investigating whether Nike intentionally discriminated against white employees and job applicants, including by disproportionately targeting them for layoffs, and that it needed the information to determine whether Nike violated the law.
#nike #white #company
Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an investigation of Nike's treatment of white employees, saying the company has handed over a trove of information.
U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri, granted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's motion on Thursday to dismiss the lawsuit it filed in February, after the agency in a filing late Wednesday said Nike had complied with its subpoena.
The commission had claimed the footwear and apparel company refused to comply with demands for information such as data on the racial and ethnic makeup of the company's workforce and a roster of employees chosen for mentoring and development programs.
The EEOC said it was investigating whether Nike intentionally discriminated against white employees and job applicants, including by disproportionately targeting them for layoffs, and that it needed the information to determine whether Nike violated the law.
#nike #white #company
7 days ago
Tapestry (TPR) gave lackluster guidance early Thursday as Kate Spade challenges persist, offsetting an earnings and revenue beat for the fiscal fourth quarter. Intraday, TPR stock plunged below key levels, setting off a sell signal.
The designer handbag, accessories and apparel company's Kate Spade New York brand continued to drag on earnings, outweighing strength in the Coach brand.
For the quarter ended June 27, Tapestry delivered earnings per share of $1.32, ahead of estimates for $1.28. Revenue of $1.88 billion edged past views. Year over year, Tapestry earnings jumped 27% while sales rose 9%.
On a brand level, Kate Spade sales fell 7% in Q4 and were down 11% for the full year. Coach sales grew 14% and 23% over those periods.
Management has struggled to rejuvenate the Kate Spade brand, appointing a new creative director last month.
#kate #year
The designer handbag, accessories and apparel company's Kate Spade New York brand continued to drag on earnings, outweighing strength in the Coach brand.
For the quarter ended June 27, Tapestry delivered earnings per share of $1.32, ahead of estimates for $1.28. Revenue of $1.88 billion edged past views. Year over year, Tapestry earnings jumped 27% while sales rose 9%.
On a brand level, Kate Spade sales fell 7% in Q4 and were down 11% for the full year. Coach sales grew 14% and 23% over those periods.
Management has struggled to rejuvenate the Kate Spade brand, appointing a new creative director last month.
#kate #year
11 days ago
JB Global Capital, an investment firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund declined 12.1% in Q2, largely driven by Alibaba, its largest holding. However, since inception on January 3, 2023, the fund has returned 109.7%, compared with 94.4% for the S&P 500. Additionally, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, JB Global Capital highlighted Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU). Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. On August 10, 2026, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) closed at $127.80 per share. The one-month return of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) was 8.93%, and its shares lost 33.76% over the past 52 weeks. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) has a market capitalization of $14.51 billion.
JB Global Capital stated the following regarding Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In September 2025, I published Investment Case: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU), calling the stock compelling value at $162 per share. The thesis rested on a business trading well below what its fundamentals justified: a debt-free balance sheet, 58% gross margins against a 33% industry average, and a brand strong enough to sustain 37% operating margins in both North America and mainland China. Triangulating across a DCF, relative comps to Nike and Adidas, and net ***** et value, I arrived at a fair value range of $194-280 per share. Today, the stock trades at roughly $123 per share, 24% below my initial entry.
So what went wrong? Two things: one about my own process, and one about how little of the future can be known in advance. The first is the limits of backward-looking ***** ysis. My thesis leaned heavily on trailing financials that were real, but historical. Since then, gross margin has compressed, operating margin has contracted, and ROE is down nearly 10% from a year ago. None of this means the business is broken. The balance sheet is still debt-free with $1.5 billion in cash, margins remain well above most apparel peers, and I still hold the position at roughly 9% of the portfolio. But it's a reminder that heavily underwriting the past for an exceptional business is an easy way to end up underwater on a position.…" (Click here to read the full text)
#lululemon #athletica #investor
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, JB Global Capital highlighted Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU). Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. On August 10, 2026, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) closed at $127.80 per share. The one-month return of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) was 8.93%, and its shares lost 33.76% over the past 52 weeks. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) has a market capitalization of $14.51 billion.
JB Global Capital stated the following regarding Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In September 2025, I published Investment Case: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU), calling the stock compelling value at $162 per share. The thesis rested on a business trading well below what its fundamentals justified: a debt-free balance sheet, 58% gross margins against a 33% industry average, and a brand strong enough to sustain 37% operating margins in both North America and mainland China. Triangulating across a DCF, relative comps to Nike and Adidas, and net ***** et value, I arrived at a fair value range of $194-280 per share. Today, the stock trades at roughly $123 per share, 24% below my initial entry.
So what went wrong? Two things: one about my own process, and one about how little of the future can be known in advance. The first is the limits of backward-looking ***** ysis. My thesis leaned heavily on trailing financials that were real, but historical. Since then, gross margin has compressed, operating margin has contracted, and ROE is down nearly 10% from a year ago. None of this means the business is broken. The balance sheet is still debt-free with $1.5 billion in cash, margins remain well above most apparel peers, and I still hold the position at roughly 9% of the portfolio. But it's a reminder that heavily underwriting the past for an exceptional business is an easy way to end up underwater on a position.…" (Click here to read the full text)
#lululemon #athletica #investor
12 days ago
American tennis player Frances Tiafoe enjoys a WNBA basketball game at CareFirst Arena on July 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Tennis star Frances Tiafoe is in demand. The high-energy American has brand deals that span the gamut, ranging from apparel to beverages and vehicles to banking. Each one includes Tiafoe in campaigns requiring photo and video shoots. It's a part of the process the 28-year-old has grown into.
"Obviously a lot of my own time ends up going into that," he tells me ahead of a shoot for Evian's 200th anniversary campaign. "Ultimately I just got to be me and enjoy the process and the fashion part of it, the whole journey of connecting with brands who align with me and my values."
Each shoot requires a little something different of Tiafoe, all worked around his demanding tennis schedule. He says before each shoot, the brands let him know what they expect, allowing him to get is mind ready to approach the day with the energy that's required. "I'm such a fly-by-night guy, but ultimately it is your brand, and you don't want to fly-by-night with it. You got to put spice on it to make it look good," he says. "You have to know what works for you, how you approach it and how much you want pre-shoot. It has been good and cool to see how it has evolved over the years."
Frances Tiafoe posing during a photoshoot for Evian's 200th anniversary campaign.
#shoot #ultimately
Tennis star Frances Tiafoe is in demand. The high-energy American has brand deals that span the gamut, ranging from apparel to beverages and vehicles to banking. Each one includes Tiafoe in campaigns requiring photo and video shoots. It's a part of the process the 28-year-old has grown into.
"Obviously a lot of my own time ends up going into that," he tells me ahead of a shoot for Evian's 200th anniversary campaign. "Ultimately I just got to be me and enjoy the process and the fashion part of it, the whole journey of connecting with brands who align with me and my values."
Each shoot requires a little something different of Tiafoe, all worked around his demanding tennis schedule. He says before each shoot, the brands let him know what they expect, allowing him to get is mind ready to approach the day with the energy that's required. "I'm such a fly-by-night guy, but ultimately it is your brand, and you don't want to fly-by-night with it. You got to put spice on it to make it look good," he says. "You have to know what works for you, how you approach it and how much you want pre-shoot. It has been good and cool to see how it has evolved over the years."
Frances Tiafoe posing during a photoshoot for Evian's 200th anniversary campaign.
#shoot #ultimately
13 days ago
PHOENIX — After Shilese Jones did a meet and greet at the USA Gymnastics national congress and trade show, she sat down and was asked what the last two years have been like.
Jones started with June 28, 2024, the first day of the Olympic Trials for the Paris Games.
Jones, a World Championships all-around silver and bronze medalist in 2022 and 2023, hoped to make her first Olympic team. She was set to return to competition at trials after missing the U.S. Championships four weeks earlier with a right shoulder injury.
But in warm-ups, minutes before trials began, she injured her left knee on a vault landing.
"It all happened so fast, right?" she said Saturday after her booth appearance for gymnastics apparel company Sylvia P. "That last touch right before competing, it all was wild. I'm over here doing a Kerri Strug moment, pretty much. I knew something was incredibly wrong, right? But I was like, 'I'm still going to give it all I got.'"
#right #olympic #gymnastics #like
Jones started with June 28, 2024, the first day of the Olympic Trials for the Paris Games.
Jones, a World Championships all-around silver and bronze medalist in 2022 and 2023, hoped to make her first Olympic team. She was set to return to competition at trials after missing the U.S. Championships four weeks earlier with a right shoulder injury.
But in warm-ups, minutes before trials began, she injured her left knee on a vault landing.
"It all happened so fast, right?" she said Saturday after her booth appearance for gymnastics apparel company Sylvia P. "That last touch right before competing, it all was wild. I'm over here doing a Kerri Strug moment, pretty much. I knew something was incredibly wrong, right? But I was like, 'I'm still going to give it all I got.'"
#right #olympic #gymnastics #like
15 days ago
Scott Gower is returning to high school athletics.
The former administrator, who spent the last three years in sales, was appointed athletic director at Abington Heights High School on Wednesday, filling the vacancy left by Enrico Mastroianni, who left to become the director of athletics at Penn State Scranton in early July.
Gower previously served as athletic director at Scranton Prep and at Keystone College before working at BSN Sports, a sports apparel and equipment company.
"I couldn't be more excited to join the Abington Heights community at a time when they are coming off a historic year of athletic success," Gower, 42, said. "I want to thank the school board and administration for the opportunity to be part of the athletic program that they support through the resources they provide to the student-athletes and coaches.
"Abington Heights has a deep tradition of excellence both in the classroom and on the athletic fields and courts. I am looking forward to getting to know the students, families, staff, and community and working with them to continue that tradition."
#Athletic #high
The former administrator, who spent the last three years in sales, was appointed athletic director at Abington Heights High School on Wednesday, filling the vacancy left by Enrico Mastroianni, who left to become the director of athletics at Penn State Scranton in early July.
Gower previously served as athletic director at Scranton Prep and at Keystone College before working at BSN Sports, a sports apparel and equipment company.
"I couldn't be more excited to join the Abington Heights community at a time when they are coming off a historic year of athletic success," Gower, 42, said. "I want to thank the school board and administration for the opportunity to be part of the athletic program that they support through the resources they provide to the student-athletes and coaches.
"Abington Heights has a deep tradition of excellence both in the classroom and on the athletic fields and courts. I am looking forward to getting to know the students, families, staff, and community and working with them to continue that tradition."
#Athletic #high
16 days ago
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This is the fashion turnaround equivalent of just losing weight and calling it fitness. Hugo Boss sold a lot less clothing last quarter and made more money on each piece it did sell, which is a genuine accomplishment and also precisely what a company says when it has stopped growing.
Second-quarter EBIT was €59 million, down from €81 million a year ago, against the €52 million ****** ysts had penciled in. Currency-adjusted sales fell 9% to €905 million, about where everyone expected them.
EMEA is the problem. Sales there fell 13% to €532 million, soft demand in Germany, the UK and France running into thinner store traffic across the Middle East. The Americas were down 1%. Asia-Pacific fell 5%.
Nearly everything else in the release read better. Gross margin rose 200 basis points to 64.9% on sourcing efficiencies, firmer pricing and more full-price selling. Operating expenses came down 4%. Free cash flow before leases was €105 million. Inventories ended the quarter 15% lower than a year ago, which for an apparel company is the number that tells you whether management has its hands on the wheel.
#fell #sales #NVIDIA #tell
This is the fashion turnaround equivalent of just losing weight and calling it fitness. Hugo Boss sold a lot less clothing last quarter and made more money on each piece it did sell, which is a genuine accomplishment and also precisely what a company says when it has stopped growing.
Second-quarter EBIT was €59 million, down from €81 million a year ago, against the €52 million ****** ysts had penciled in. Currency-adjusted sales fell 9% to €905 million, about where everyone expected them.
EMEA is the problem. Sales there fell 13% to €532 million, soft demand in Germany, the UK and France running into thinner store traffic across the Middle East. The Americas were down 1%. Asia-Pacific fell 5%.
Nearly everything else in the release read better. Gross margin rose 200 basis points to 64.9% on sourcing efficiencies, firmer pricing and more full-price selling. Operating expenses came down 4%. Free cash flow before leases was €105 million. Inventories ended the quarter 15% lower than a year ago, which for an apparel company is the number that tells you whether management has its hands on the wheel.
#fell #sales #NVIDIA #tell
16 days ago
Aug. 5—LAS VEGAS − Spokane's 22-year-old poker phenom, Lucas Jumalon, is set to go heads-up against Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti starting at 6 p.m. PST for a chance to take home $10 million at the final table of the World Series of Poker's Main Event. The Spokesman-Review is providing live updates from the scene.
Since the only people who are able to see who has what cards are the players, the dealer, and a production team stationed in a trailer outside of the venue, reporting will be focused on the number of chips each respective player has at different points throughout the night. Once pokernews.com posts what hands each player had, the Spokesman-Review will update accordingly.
5 p.m. — Six men in black suits with briefcases in both hands strolled into the Main Event's final table on Wednesday, accompanied by heavily armed guards. Inside the briefcases was $10 million. The money was then dumped in the middle of the poker table and arranged into a pyramid for Saaskilahti and Jumalon to stare at during the game.
5:30 p.m. — Jumalon and his crew have arrived.
6:12 p.m. — Jumalon's support team is chanting the song "We Ready," by Archie Eversole, "Lucas, Lucas, Lucas," while Saaskilahti's supporters are chanting "ole, ole, ole." Jumalon's friends and family are all wearing black shirts, while Saaskilahti's team stand in contrast with all white apparel.
#jumalon #team #spokesman #review
Since the only people who are able to see who has what cards are the players, the dealer, and a production team stationed in a trailer outside of the venue, reporting will be focused on the number of chips each respective player has at different points throughout the night. Once pokernews.com posts what hands each player had, the Spokesman-Review will update accordingly.
5 p.m. — Six men in black suits with briefcases in both hands strolled into the Main Event's final table on Wednesday, accompanied by heavily armed guards. Inside the briefcases was $10 million. The money was then dumped in the middle of the poker table and arranged into a pyramid for Saaskilahti and Jumalon to stare at during the game.
5:30 p.m. — Jumalon and his crew have arrived.
6:12 p.m. — Jumalon's support team is chanting the song "We Ready," by Archie Eversole, "Lucas, Lucas, Lucas," while Saaskilahti's supporters are chanting "ole, ole, ole." Jumalon's friends and family are all wearing black shirts, while Saaskilahti's team stand in contrast with all white apparel.
#jumalon #team #spokesman #review
16 days ago
PARIS — Pandora's season of change is continuing with the arrival of André Branch as new president for North America on Aug. 15.
Most recently chief executive officer of Ariana Grande's R.e.m. Beauty, Branch succeeds Luciano Rodembusch, who left the Danish jewelry giant in February.
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#rodembusch
Most recently chief executive officer of Ariana Grande's R.e.m. Beauty, Branch succeeds Luciano Rodembusch, who left the Danish jewelry giant in February.
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#rodembusch
16 days ago
Beaverton, Oregon-based NIKE, Inc. (NKE) designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services for men, women, and kids in North America and internationally. The company has a market cap of $63.3 billion and offers its products under the NIKE, Jordan, Converse, Jumpman, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.
NKE stock has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, declining 42.9% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 21.8% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has fallen nearly 33.1%, underperforming the SPX's 11% rise as well.
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#beaverton
NKE stock has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, declining 42.9% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 21.8% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has fallen nearly 33.1%, underperforming the SPX's 11% rise as well.
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#beaverton
