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☆ 'Dupes' clothing, perfume craze lures holiday shoppers as major brands fret
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Katherine Masters | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Hashtag searches for dupes of major brands - including Skims underwear and Deckers' (DECK.N) Ugg boots - have been viewed millions of times on TikTok. Graphic shows pictures of four original products and their original prices under named brands compared with the prices of their 'dupe' counterparts. Newer technologies like the Google Lens app allow people to take photos of items they like and find similar products for sale. In other cases, dupe sellers opt to replicate the look of higher-priced originals with cheaper materials to maximize profit. However, experts say dupe sellers have grown increasingly skilled at avoiding brand logos and other design features that could infringe existing patents or copyrights.

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☆ Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald: We didn't have to discount items to bring down inventory
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald: We didn't have to discount items to bring down inventoryLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald sits down with CNBC's Morgan Brennan to talk the growth of the company, new product, consumer behavior and much more.

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☆ In Lululemon and Dollar General earnings, signs of a possible economic split
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

One reported strong sales on Thursday, while the other warned it may experience a sales decline for the year. Dollar General’s earnings report on Thursday painted a different picture. “Core customers continue to tell us they feel financially constrained,” said Dollar General’s CEO, Jeff Owen, on the company’s earnings call. Brian Nagel, a retail analyst at Oppenheimer & Co. who covers Lululemon, said he sees still strong spending across all retailers he covers. “Generally speaking, consumer spending has held in,” he said.

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☆ Back-to-school US spending set to hit record high in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Kailyn Rhone | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The National Retail Federation, a retail trade group, predicts spending will surpass $135 billion, an increase of more than $24 billion from last year. “The larger the school, the more they are needed,” said Leslie Sparacello, a school superintendent in Austin, Texas, whose former school required clear backpacks. Clear backpacks available on Amazon.com's (AMZN.O) marketplace are priced starting at $9.97, according to its website. A spokesperson said Walmart has recorded an increase in demand for clear backpacks in the last two back-to-school seasons, specifically in Texas, Florida and Mississipi. The company has a separate section for clear backpacks under its backpack category starting at $4.89.

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In the second quarter ended July 30, Lululemon's North America sales rose 11% as its affluent customer base picked up more of its workout gear and crossbody bags. Sales in China, which accounted for roughly 12% of overall revenue, increased 61% thanks to resilient demand following the easing of pandemic curbs. Lululemon said inventories increased 14% in the second quarter, below the roughly 20% growth forecast in June. The company's gross margins increased 230 basis points to 58.8% in the second quarter. It expects annual profit between $12.02 and $12.17 per share.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Lululemon, Calvin McDonald, Rachel Wolff, Granth, Maju Samuel Organizations: REUTERS, North, Lululemon's, Nike, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York, U.S, Lululemon's North America, United States, China, Bengaluru

☆ A grocery store security guard filmed three men stealing $500 worth of detergent. He's yet another worker who got fired after confronting shoplifters.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Colorado man says he was fired from King Soopers grocery store after filming a shoplifting incident. As it happens, King Soopers' parent company, Kroger, has a policy against engaging or interfering with shoplifters. Burrola told the Denver CBS affiliate he was suspended when he arrived for his next shift and fired the following week. A spokesperson for King Soopers did not respond to Insider's request for comment on this story. "I hope this changes the policy," Burrola told CBS regarding Kroger's stance, "and gives power back to retail workers like myself."

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☆ Lululemon stands by decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“It’s only merchandise.”McDonald said the employees “knowingly broke the policy” and engaged with the thieves, including following them out of the store. As economic fears grow amid inflation and rising borrowing costs, incidents of retail crime are mounting. Target (TGT) last month said it was bracing to lose half a billion dollars this year because of rising theft. “This is organized retail crime. “We’ve had instances, and we’ve seen in other retailers instances where employees step in and are hurt or worse, killed,” he told CNBC.

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☆ Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald on Q1 earnings beat
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald on Q1 earnings beatLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the company’s latest earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates on the top and bottom lines.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald on Q1 earnings beat
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald on Q1 earnings beatLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the company’s latest earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates on the top and bottom lines and more.

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☆ Why Lululemon will fire employees if they try to stop thieves
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Cadie Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Lululemon has a zero-tolerance policy for employees engaging with thieves. Two former Lululemon employees said they were fired after calling police to report a robbery. Recently, two former Lululemon employees in Peachtree Corners, Georgia said they were fired from the retailer after calling the police to report a robbery. He also said that Lululemon employees are allowed to call the police. Like Lululemon, many retailers prohibit employees from engaging with thieves in order to keep the workers safe.

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The athleisure retailer said its net revenue rose by 24% to $2 billion between the first quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023. The company performed particularly well with its international customers: sales rose 60% year-over-year outside of North America. Shares of Lululemon rose 13% in after-hours trading. The retailer raised its expectations for net revenue in 2023 to between $9.4 billion and $9.5 billion, representing 17% sales growth. Meanwhile, Home Depot reported steep sales and revenue declines after three years of robust growth

Persons: Lululemon, Calvin McDonald, Fitch Organizations: CNN, Abercrombie, Home Depot Locations: China, North America

☆ Lululemon has approached Hydrow about a possible sale of Mirror
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Lululemon is looking to sell its at-home fitness business Mirror and has approached competitor Hydrow as a potential buyer, CNBC has learned. A Lululemon company spokesperson said they "don't comment on rumors or speculation." Lululemon announced it would acquire Mirror for $500 million at the height of the at-home fitness bonanza in June 2020. The segment has since rebranded as lululemon Studio but has been weighing on the fitness apparel company's balance sheet. "We view lululemon Studio in the same way we view any innovation.

☆ Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald: We don't have an inventory issue
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald: We don't have an inventory issueLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, the company's success within the health and wellbeing space, and more.

☆ Lululemon is everywhere and that's a problem
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Danni Santana | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

At the ICR conference, Lululemon said it now expects gross margin to be down 90-110 basis points. At the ICR conference Monday, Lululemon said it now expects gross margin to be down 90-110 basis points, compared to small gains expected late last year. Lululemon does not break out Mirror sales in quarterly earnings. Adidas, as an example, expects gross margin to be down 900 basis points following its split from Ye, he wrote in a note Monday. "Inventory growth has likely peaked, which should alleviate gross margin pressure in FY23," he said.

☆ With remote and hybrid work here to stay for some companies, fashion brands are still adapting to the evolving wardrobe of modern professionals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Remote workers are "blending it all together," in their wardrobes, Fortune reported. In recent years, athleisure brand Lululemon has spiked in popularity as more people seek comfort in their daily attire. "Gone are the days of two separate wardrobes or even three separate wardrobes," Maria Rugolo, director and industry analyst of fashion apparel at NPD, told Fortune. The change in work attire is evident in the TikTok trend of users showing their remote workwear. Such outfit choices have caused athleisure brands, like Lululemon, to explode in popularity.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonaldLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's weaker-than-expected outlook, its global growth strategy, and more.

☆ Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald: We are well-positioned for the holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald: We are well-positioned for the holiday seasonLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's weaker-than-expected outlook, its global growth strategy, and more.

☆ Lululemon just reported an 85% increase in inventory, but don't expect big holiday sales. Here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

CEO Calvin McDonald doesn't expect to slash prices to clear merchandise. The company expects revenue between $2.605 and $2.655 billion. Chief Financial Officer Meghan Frank said the company expects inventory to clear throughout the current quarter. McDonald said he doesn't expect to cut prices in order to move merchandise faster, aside from typical markdown activity. But while he described it as a "premium brand" with "pricing power," he doesn't expect to raise many more.

☆ Lululemon sees downbeat quarter as inflation-hit consumers turn cautious
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Ananya Mariam Rajesh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dec 8 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU.O) on Thursday forecast holiday-quarter revenue and profit largely below analysts' estimates, as shoppers turn cautious about spending on higher-priced clothing amid decades-high inflation, sending its shares down 6%. "But ...I do still think that Lululemon is playing a very strong game with the consumer." Lululemon lifted its full-year revenue and profit forecasts and beat estimates for third-quarter results. The company forecast fourth-quarter revenue between $2.61 billion and $2.66 billion, compared to analysts' estimates of $2.65 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Lululemon sees current-quarter profit between $4.20 and $4.30 per share, while analysts estimate $4.30.

☆ Lululemon shares fall after company offers weak holiday quarter guidance
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Lululemon on Thursday reported sales and profit that topped estimates, but the company offered softer guidance than expected for the fourth quarter. CEO Calvin McDonald said on an earnings call that the company had a strong start to the holiday season. Lululemon said Thursday it expects fourth quarter per-share earnings of $4.20 to $4.30, compared to estimates of $4.30. It also sees revenue of between $2.605 billion to $2.655 billion, versus a projected $2.649 billion. It also raised its adjusted earnings per share outlook to a range of $9.87 to $9.97, from last quarter's guidance of $9.75 to $9.90.

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