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TOCA and FC Dallas Youth Announce Player Development Partnership

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TOCA, the world's leading tech-enabled soccer experiences company and largest operator of indoor soccer training centers in North America, today announced a partnership with the FC Dallas Youth Soccer Club to develop the next generation of soccer players.

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  • As part of this multi-year deal, TOCA will install its proprietary training technology in the UMB Bank Performance Center, home to FC Dallas Youth, in Frisco, Texas.
  • The technology will be used for professional player development and on-site evaluation for youth players.
  • The partners will also co-develop team training programs for youth players that will be operated in all TOCA Soccer Training Centers in Dallas.
  • I am delighted by the endorsement of FC Dallas Youth, a premier youth soccer club," said TOCA founder and two-time USMNT player Eddie Lewis.

Barry's Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Record-Breaking Mega-Classes In Los Angeles

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global fitness brand Barry's is marking a major milestone by ringing in its 25th anniversary with its largest workout classes to date and birthday celebration featuring a headline performance by superstar DJ Diplo. This celebration represents the incredible cultural impact, significance and longevity of the Barry's brand upon generations of fitness enthusiasts worldwide.

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  • This celebration represents the incredible cultural impact, significance and longevity of the Barry's brand upon generations of fitness enthusiasts worldwide.
  • The five West Hollywood mega-classes will take place on October 6th and 7th in a 17,000 square foot studio reimagined as Barry's iconic Red Room.
  • The space will be equipped with Woodway treadmills and floor spots for 225 clients per class.
  • The original-style RUN x LIFT classes will be taught by Barry's fan favorite instructors, along with Barry's Global CEO, Joey Gonzalez.

Macerich’s Chandler Fashion Center Outside Phoenix Announces Successful Opening of Arizona’s First SCHEELS

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, today announced the successful opening of Arizona’s first SCHEELS at Chandler Fashion Center in suburban Phoenix on Saturday, Sept. 30.

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  • “SCHEELS, which takes the place of a former department store anchor, is part of Macerich’s regional town center strategy to give our shoppers more than just traditional retail.
  • It’s about giving more people more reasons to spend time at our top properties.”
    Per SCHEELS, the new location at Chandler Fashion Center is the company’s 32nd store and will employ over 400 people.
  • “SCHEELS drew tens of thousands of first-day shoppers with its high-profile opening, and traffic at Chandler Fashion Center was up more than 108% for the day.
  • The regional town center also offers a variety of dining experiences including The Cheesecake Factory, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, P.F.

lululemon and Xponential Fitness Confirm Ongoing Retail Partnership

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) and Xponential Fitness (NYSE: XPOF) today issued the following statement regarding their ongoing retail partnership:

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  • lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) and Xponential Fitness (NYSE: XPOF) today issued the following statement regarding their ongoing retail partnership:
    “Xponential Fitness has been a valued partner since we announced our lululemon Studio collaboration in October 2022, and we look forward to continuing to grow and invest in our joint retail partnership with them,” said Celeste Burgoyne, President, Americas and Global Guest Innovation, lululemon.
  • “While lululemon will strategically move away from providing all partner content on lululemon Studio after October 31, 2023, we very much look forward to continuing partnering with Xponential Fitness and their local studios around the world.”
    “We are pleased to continue our successful retail partnership with lululemon, and we look forward to deepening and expanding our collaboration,” said Anthony Geisler, CEO of Xponential Fitness.

lululemon and Peloton Announce Five-Year Strategic Global Partnership

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) and Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) today announced a five-year strategic global partnership through which Peloton will become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for lululemon, and lululemon will become the primary athletic apparel partner to Peloton.

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  • lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) and Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) today announced a five-year strategic global partnership through which Peloton will become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for lululemon, and lululemon will become the primary athletic apparel partner to Peloton.
  • In addition, a select number of Peloton Instructors will become lululemon Ambassadors as part of the partnership.
  • “As a leader in technical athletic apparel, this partnership will create a powerful product offering for Peloton Members and fans.
  • Starting on November 1, 2023, lululemon Studio All-Access Members will have access to thousands of Peloton classes for the same price they pay today, as Peloton becomes the exclusive provider of digital fitness content to lululemon Studio Members.

American Express Canada Enhances Platinum Card Portfolio with New Travel and Everyday Benefits

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - American Express Canada is excited to announce a refreshed Platinum Card portfolio, with expanded travel and everyday benefits designed to meet our Cardmembers' lifestyle and business needs.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - American Express Canada is excited to announce a refreshed Platinum Card portfolio, with expanded travel and everyday benefits designed to meet our Cardmembers' lifestyle and business needs.
  • On top of the already rich features available, newly introduced benefits will add more than $400 in additional annual value to The Platinum Card®, and up to $820 in additional annual value to the Business Platinum Card® from American Express.
  • "For nearly 40 years Platinum has set the bar for premium card products and today we raise that standard with expanded travel and everyday benefits for both business and personal use," said Jennifer Walton, Vice President, Proprietary Products and Lending at American Express.
  • For the Business Platinum Card® from American Express:
    Addressing the pent-up demand for business travel we have added new benefits that make it more convenient for Cardmembers, including:
    $200 Annual Travel Credit for use on air, hotel, car rental or vacation bundles booked through American Express Travel.

lululemon’s Third Annual Global Wellbeing Report Reveals the “Wellbeing Dilemma”: Though People Are Increasingly Prioritizing It, It’s Not Improving

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

This “Wellbeing Dilemma” is the result of a troubling paradox: the prioritization of wellbeing is not resulting in an improvement in wellbeing.

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  • This “Wellbeing Dilemma” is the result of a troubling paradox: the prioritization of wellbeing is not resulting in an improvement in wellbeing.
  • While the Global Wellbeing Index score has remained stagnant at 66, there is hope and an opportunity to learn from those with higher wellbeing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921454822/en/
    lululemon releases third annual Global Wellbeing Report.
  • In fact, multiple barriers to wellbeing feel harder to overcome and social pressures make wellbeing feel harder to achieve:
    30% don’t have the time to think about their wellbeing.

lululemon's Third Annual Global Wellbeing Report Reveals the 'Wellbeing Dilemma': Though People Are Increasingly Prioritizing It, It's Not Improving

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) today released its third annual Global Wellbeing Report which reveals the worldwide state of wellbeing has not improved since the company first surveyed in 2021, during the height of the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • This "Wellbeing Dilemma" is the result of a troubling paradox: the prioritization of wellbeing is not resulting in an improvement in wellbeing.
  • While the Global Wellbeing Index score has remained stagnant at 66, there is hope and an opportunity to learn from those with higher wellbeing.
  • In fact, multiple barriers to wellbeing feel harder to overcome and social pressures make wellbeing feel harder to achieve:
    28% don't have the time to think about their wellbeing.
  • 69% of those with high wellbeing are prioritizing their wellbeing over their career (vs. 54% of those with low wellbeing).

Shane Grant Joins lululemon Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.

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  • lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.
  • “Shane has an impressive track record of driving global growth of branded consumer businesses and I am delighted to welcome him to the lululemon Board of Directors,” said Martha Morfitt, Chair of the Board.
  • “I’m honored to join the lululemon Board to help advance the Company’s tremendous growth and market expansion opportunities,” said Mr. Grant.
  • “I’ve long admired the lululemon brand, its innovative products and unique community-based model which continues to create meaningful connections with guests around the world.”
    Mr. Grant serves on the Board of Directors of FMI, the Food Industry Association, the Consumer Brands Association and American Beverage Association.

lululemon athletica inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

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  • lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • For the second quarter of 2023, compared to the second quarter of 2022:
    Net revenue increased 18% to $2.2 billion, or increased 20% on a constant dollar basis.
  • The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2023 was 29.8% compared to 27.9% for the second quarter of 2022.
  • A conference call to discuss second quarter results is scheduled for today, August 31, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.