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lululemon’s First-of-its-Kind Women’s Ultramarathon, FURTHER, Begins March 6 to Better Understand Human Performance and Challenge World Records

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Several products also include features to help the runners stay cool and store items they need during the race.

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  • Several products also include features to help the runners stay cool and store items they need during the race.
  • “When supported with innovation and resources, we are confident women will continue to redefine the limits of what’s possible.
  • This includes the chance to exceed the men’s six-day world record which would mark the first time a woman sets the current overall ultrarunning distance world record.
  • The Centre for Social Impact will have contributed over $5 million USD since 2021 to advancing the program’s work globally.

lululemon Expands Its Footwear Offerings with New Casual and Performance Styles, Including the Brand’s First-Ever Men’s Collection

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Today lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) revealed its 2024 spring and summer footwear offering with new casual and performance innovations, including the brand’s first men’s collection.

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  • Today lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) revealed its 2024 spring and summer footwear offering with new casual and performance innovations, including the brand’s first men’s collection.
  • The collection will be available, in both men’s and women’s styles, online and in select stores across North America, Europe and China Mainland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201156773/en/
    Today lululemon revealed its 2024 spring and summer footwear offering, including the brand’s first men’s collection.
  • The brand plans to launch additional footwear innovations, including the Restfeel Sandal, throughout the year including new material iterations, across the product line.

ZymoChem Closes $21M Series A Round Led by Breakout Ventures with Investments from lululemon and Toyota Ventures

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZymoChem , creators of the world's most carbon-efficient bio-manufacturing platform, closed a $21 million Series A round.

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  • SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZymoChem , creators of the world's most carbon-efficient bio-manufacturing platform, closed a $21 million Series A round.
  • The investment is led by Breakout Ventures with participation from new investors including lululemon athletica, inc. and Toyota Ventures , and existing investors including GS Futures , KdT Ventures , and Cavallo Ventures .
  • To help address the climate crisis, ZymoChem rethinks how everyday products, from personal hygiene items to textiles, are produced.
  • ZymoChem redesigns manufacturing with products that do not come from fossil fuels, require carbon-intensive production, or persist for generations.

South Coast Plaza Is the Solution for New Year’s Resolutions With Best-of-the-Best Brands and Boutiques Focused on Fitness, Health, Sleep, Beauty, and Body Care

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Friday, January 5, 2024

South Coast Plaza is here to help, with new additions to a winning roster of boutiques and brands dedicated to well-being.

Key Points: 
  • South Coast Plaza is here to help, with new additions to a winning roster of boutiques and brands dedicated to well-being.
  • For those looking to update their gear for 2024 fitness goals, South Coast Plaza’s newest boutiques include TYR, HOKA, JD Sports, and a newly designed New Balance.
  • South Coast Plaza’s boutique is the brand’s second in the world.
  • Plus, South Coast Plaza’s luxury brands also offer fashionable and functional activewear apparel and fitness equipment.

Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Omaha, Nebraska

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

"We are constantly striving to continue to provide a thriving and dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment experience for our shoppers," said Alicia Peters, General Manager of Village Pointe. "The addition of Nebraska's first Nordstrom Rack to our lineup of diverse tenants will provide locals and travelers with unparalleled access to premium brands and quality products at exceptional value -- reinforcing our commitment to offering a comprehensive shopping destination for style-conscious shoppers."Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc. and plays a critical role in the company's Closer to You strategy, which focuses on delivering customers a more convenient and interconnected experience across its stores and digital platforms. Nordstrom Rack offers customers up to 70 percent off on-trend apparel, accessories, beauty, home and shoes from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores as well as core services like online order pickup for Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com, easy returns and alterations at select stores. Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.

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  • (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • The store is scheduled to open in fall 2024 and will be the company's first store of any kind in Nebraska.
  • "We look forward to being a part of the Omaha community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack Stores.
  • Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.

lululemon athletica inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results, Board of Directors Authorizes $1.0 Billion Stock Repurchase Program

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

For the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2022:

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  • For the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2022:
    Net revenue increased 19% to $2.2 billion.
  • Direct to consumer net revenue represented 41% of total net revenue compared to 41% for the third quarter of 2022.
  • As of October 29, 2023, the Company had $243.2 million of authorization remaining on its previously authorized stock repurchase program.
  • On November 29, 2023, the board of directors approved an additional stock repurchase program for up to $1.0 billion of the Company's common shares.

Pearson Teams Up with Forage to Offer Virtual Job Simulations to Millions of College Students Through Leading Higher Ed Products

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company and Forage, a platform dedicated to helping students get jobs at the world's top employers, today announced a partnership to embed job simulations into Pearson's MyLab courseware platform and in Pearson+.

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  • Pearson and Forage are helping students bridge the gap between college and the workplace to land a great job.
  • This month, Forage's simulations will be available in MyLab to students studying 15 business and economics disciplines, including marketing, finance, and accounting.
  • Later this year, Pearson+ users will have access to Forage's full library of nearly 350 job simulations and starting in 2024, students can earn badges from Credly when they complete a Forage job simulation.
  • Faculty at Stony Brook University encourage a culture of lifelong learning and help students stay competitive by introducing Forage job simulations in the classroom."

Ayurvedic Beauty Pioneer Sahajan Closes First Round of Equity Funding, Fueling North American Growth

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sahajan , a leading Ayurvedic and clean beauty brand, announced today ​​its first round of equity funding that will drive the brand’s North American growth, bringing its clinically-proven products to the forefront.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sahajan , a leading Ayurvedic and clean beauty brand, announced today ​​its first round of equity funding that will drive the brand’s North American growth, bringing its clinically-proven products to the forefront.
  • The equity raise will fuel various growth initiatives including an increased marketing spend, retail expansion, clinical trials, and new product launches.
  • “I am thrilled to announce this round of funding and the brand’s North American expansion, helping to secure Sahajan’s position as the leader in Ayurvedic, clean beauty,” said Lisa Mattam, CEO and Founder of Sahajan.
  • Sahajan is a digital-first beauty brand with growing retail sales, which currently contribute to approximately 25% of its overall business.

Optimity partners with movr to enhance platform services with MSK assessments and personalized movement training for three million members

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Optimity is a leader in improving consumer health, wellness, and ultimately longevity by increasing engagement and consumer insights via its digital platform.

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  • Optimity is a leader in improving consumer health, wellness, and ultimately longevity by increasing engagement and consumer insights via its digital platform.
  • "Our enhancements with movr allow us to deliver personalized programs for MSK and stability assessments to millions of people, with the goal of prevention and improved life outcomes.
  • This partnership benefits all members on the Optimity apps (iOS and Android) and is scheduled to be rolled out to about three million members across North America to improve their movement health.
  • Movement is one of the keys to mitigate the harmful effects of MSK conditions by training balance, strength, and mobility.

Retail rises to the top in top 40 most valuable Canadian brands ranking

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Home to numerous green fashion start-ups, Canadian brands are manufacturing clothes using low-impact fabrics and have achieved notable success such as lululemon.

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  • Home to numerous green fashion start-ups, Canadian brands are manufacturing clothes using low-impact fabrics and have achieved notable success such as lululemon.
  • Kantar BrandSnapshot delivers intelligence on 10,000 brands in 40+ markets, offering a quick read on a brand's performance in a category.
  • Roger's acquired Shaw and all four brands (Roger's, Fido, Chatr and Shaw) and were valued as a part of parent company Roger's.
  • For each of the individual brands, Kantar BrandZ has separate financial information available from Roger's financial report and consumer opinions available through Kantar BrandZ data.