athleisure

Jan 8, 2024

Stretching limits, sculpting success: Lululemon's rise from controversies to cult status

BRAND HEALTH CHECK: No stranger to PR stumbles, Lululemon's founder and former CEO Chip Wilson has once again created a firestorm. But amidst the verbal battleground and economic woes, how does the athleisure giant keep its cool and become a blueprint for customer loyalty?

Aug 24, 2023

New-stalgia: How 90s-founded Skechers is stepping into growth

As Skechers makes its debut foray on to the coveted Fortune 500 list, the brand's Southeast Asia managing director Zann Lee, shares the nuggets of insight, introspection and investments that got them there.

Jan 31, 2023

What is the secret sauce behind Lululemon’s popularity in China?

The logo resembling the Greek letter Omega has become a huge hit amongst workout enthusiasts,—but what exactly makes Lululemon stand out from the rest of its sportswear peers in China?

Aug 21, 2017

Chinese consumers drive high-end 'athleisure' market, which is poised to overtake luxury

The activewear market is diversifying, making room for smaller brands hoping to capture an increasingly discerning group of Chinese consumers, for whom working out is less of an event and more of a lifestyle.