activewear

Retail Asia09/12/2019

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Hong Kong activewear firm Xtep will open new locations in five Indian cities by the end of next year. The firm launched in Bengaluru last year, going on to open stores in Chennai, Gurugram, and Thrissur (Kerala). It is expected to open its new locations in Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Pune, and Mysuru. According to an […]

Retail Asia26/06/2019

For the second year in a row, leather bag sales have declined and nylon and other fabric options are now driving significant growth for the US women’s bag market, according to retail tracking service The NPD Group. According to the group’s analysis, the same casual athleisure wear trend that continues to drive growth in the […]

Retail Asia08/02/2019

French sports chain Decathlon opened its largest store in Singapore late last month, as the European retailer continues to build upon its popularity in the Asian market. Dubbed ‘Decathlon Singapore Lab’, the new experience store is located at Stadium Boulevard and covers 5,000 square metres of retail space, making it the biggest Singapore store. It […]

Retail Asia08/02/2019

Over the past 12 months, shares of lululemon athletica have risen 90%. The most recent surge came after an upgrade on 2018 holiday season guidance, helping the athletic-wear stock rebound from a slump brought on by a broad stock market sell-off at the end of the year. Lululemon has enjoyed several tailwinds. Athleisure (that is, […]

Retail Asia23/01/2019

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This week, Nike launched its new collection of yoga wear for men. While this was the company’s first foray into men’s yoga apparel, the move was very much in line with competitors who have been making a push into the menswear apparel market recently. Lululemon, whose bread and butter has long been women’s yoga trousers, is […]

Retail Asia26/12/2018

India today is at par with wider global fitness trends. The booming economy and changing lifestyle preferences have compelled Indian consumers to be more health conscious and add new health and wellness routines to their hectic lifestyles. This trend has largely benefited the sportswear industry in India, which now is among the top in demand […]

Retail Asia14/03/2017

Nike has developed a performance hijab for Muslim women athletes. The head covering, called the Nike Pro Hijab, has a single-layer pull-on design made from lightweight polyester in dark, neutral colors. Tiny holes in the fabric make it breathable while remaining opaque. Nike says it began work on the hijab after Muslim athletes complained about […]

Tag: activewear

China’s Xtep arrives in five more Indian cities

Leather bag sales decline due to Activewear Offerings

Decathlon opens Singapore megastore

The shares of Lululemon athletica have risen 90% in 2018

Brands planning to cash in on rising menswear trend

Inside the Indian sportswear industry

Nike develops performance hijab