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Lululemon Athletica Winnipeg Running Clinic Nov 15

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST

Come in for a FREE running session with a winter running pro!

Our Running ambassador Dwayne Sandall, will be taking our guests through the 'ins and outs' of running in the winter! Come learn some best practices, what to wear, where to run etc!

Learn more about Dwayne below!

Since running his first marathon without any real training or common sense -- and subsequently feeling the pain, Dwayne realized there had to be a better way and threw himself into learning all that he could about training. The next few marathons went much better and didn't hurt nearly as much. Looking for a reason to revisit that early pain, in 2006 he ran his first ultra-marathon, 100km of trails and has since been hooked on the challenges of running really long distances (50km, 100km and 160km) out on the trails.

Along the way, he's been lucky enough to be able to pass along his passion and knowledge about the sport of running through leading many clinics -- from those just getting started to experienced marathoners striving for Boston qualifiers or personal bests. Since 2007 he's been coaching with Endurance Matters, working with elite marathoner Mike Booth, helping many find their real potential at the marathon distance.

Recognizing that there was a great opportunity to help expand the sport of running a bit more in Manitoba, in 2008 Dwayne started the Try a Trail race series; 5 races spread through the summer and fall with
distances ranging from 6km to 22km. Introducing runners to the challenges and sheer fun of trail running was a true highlight of his involvement in the running community.

As an lululemon athletica ambassador Dwayne hopes to further share his passion for the sport that has given him so much.

Lululemon Contest from Londonmoms.ca

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:50:00 PST

LondonMoms Contest Mania Day 1 - $50 Gift Card from Lululemon!

Contribute to London's top Moms website and win mini-prizes :)

Lululemon Stories : it doesn't help that my amazing husband tells me to buy at least two

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:18:00 PST

The Seattle Smiths
Within the last year and a half I have become obsessed with Lululemon, and that might be an understatement. I didn't even know what Lulu was before moving to Seattle, but I learned real quick after seeing it everywhere. Plus, all of my friends in Crossfit live and die by this workout designer, and it didn't take long for me to jump on the bandwagon for cute workout and casual attire. I thought it was all overpriced until I started shopping at the fabulous outlet, bought a few too many items, and now it's just history!!
Not only did I drive 45 minutes to get to the outlet, but I have spent the last hour going back and forth with these amazing hoodies below being indecisive on which one to purchase. Trust me, I would LOVE to buy them all, and it doesn't help that my amazing husband tells me to buy at least two even after he knows how much they cost. I wish he wasn't supportive of my shopping (weird right?) because it means I have to hold myself accountable.

was a good girl and left with only one needed hoodie and a fun sports bra ..... Seattle has definitely cooled down to chilly evenings and my new gear will get some much needed use.

Anybody know what jacket she's wearing? I thought it was a Start It Up Jacket but it has no cuffins. Besides, they probably wouldn't have that new jacket at the outlet.

Lululemon Featherlight Boyshort Review

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:02:00 PST

From Chicago Now

Breath Body Balance

Maya Henderson

When you workout, do you prefer a thong, boyshorts or to go commando? What do you wear when you sweat down there? I like a cotton barrier of protection between my spandex gym apparel and my lady parts, but apparently I'm in the minority.
The other day in yoga, as I watched the instructor lift her leg over her shoulder to get into Supta Kurmasana, I realized there was no way she was wearing undies beneath her short shorts. Then I took a quick glance around the room and it seemed that, although the ladies were clad in everything from barely-there bottoms to camel toe-licious leggings, no one had a visible panty line or whale tail.

The next day I surveyed a group of my active friends, two runners, a few yoginis and a couple of group fitness junkies and all but one said they "free ball it" when they workout. So, was I wrong in thinking that, with all that sweat going on, I was just asking for unwanted bacteria and yeast infections? I asked fellow ChicagoNow bloggers the Doctor's Next Door to weigh in and this is what Dr. Carrie wrote:
"To summarize briefly, not wearing undies won't increase the chance of a yeast infection. I suppose most people wear their yoga pants several times before washing- if so, the main issue is with bacterial growth which can cause an odor. If they wear them only once then wash, no biggie."
So, turns out I was right and wrong. I guess you don't need to wear underwear, but if you're a heavy sweater (and not wearing running shorts with built-in protection), it's probably a good deal if you do. Since I'm a dirty bird who doesn't always shower immediately after intense workouts (hey, sometimes I just gotta get home and eat or I'm compelled to blog), I've researched a few styles of quick drying, moisture-wicking underwear ideal for active women.

Moving Comfort- Fitness apparel company Moving Comfort makes the Solstice and Metro underwear collections, which are available exclusively online. The Solstice is a seamless mesh and the Micro is made from Coolmax. Both styles are breathable and moisture-wicking. Most notably, they have a much more modest cut than most styles and cost about half as much ($6-$7 per pair).
Lululemon- Okay, so I know I write a lot about Lululemon,but it's only because I love their products. I love the techinithong and technikini. They're made of a sheer mesh that keeps you cool when you sweat and don't give you a nasty wedgie while in motion.
The Featherlight collection (pictured at top, $18) is seamless, so you don't have to worry about panty lines on days you don't feel up to a thong and they come in cool colors and patterns. I actually prefer to wear these silky and soft boyshorts when I'm just running errands because they're so comfortable.
Nike- The Nike Pro Core 2.5" Compression Shorts can be worn alone or layered under athletic gear. They have a flattering wide waistband, come in a variety of colors and are made with Nike Pro technology, which dries quickly and moves moisture away from the skin. I don't own a pair of these, but they've received an average of 4.57 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

Check out the Lululemon Facebook Review of the boyshort.

Sweaty Betty (UK) Fall and Winter 09 Video

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:52:00 PST

What do you think of their clothes? Here are their other videos.

Abercrombie Falls Less Than Expected

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:50:00 PST

Yahoo finance

The company reported Friday that its third-quarter profit fell 39 percent, but that was less than expected and investors pushed shares up 7 percent. Revenue fell 15 percent.

Abercrombie & Fitch's sales have slumped, and it has lost market share to lower-priced competitors such as Aeropostale Inc. as it kept prices high and invested abroad during the recession.

In recent quarters it has bowed to the recession and begun marking down items, but CEO Mike Jeffries said Friday that the company plans to add lower-priced inventory in the first quarter, rather than relying on markdowns that he said might hurt its image.

"We are aspirational brands for our customer but are reacting to the current environment and trying to improve the domestic sales trend," said Jeffries. "Domestically, as you all know, we are seeing that the customer is extremely deal-driven, price-conscious, and we are aware of that."

During the quarter, knit tops, graphic tees and denim were weak sellers compared with dresses and woven shirts for both men and women.

Yogabatics

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:59:00 PST

Lululemon vs Sweaty Betty(UK)

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:47:00 PST

The left one is the old Apres Sport Jacket. The new one is less sleek. The right jacket is an Apres Sweaty Betty jacket from the UK. I don't like it. The bottom part is bound to emphasize any bulges you've got.

Lululemon Plans for UK Expansion

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:00 PST

Lululemon - UK Expansion

View more documents from jrb9.

Of course this was before we had the recession and Lululemon became conservative in its expansion plans. An insight, nevertheless, into the future.

HooPilates

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:47:00 PST

Hoopilates from lululemon channel on Vimeo.

HoopilatesNYC as seen last Friday on Doctors, November 6 in Health Mistakes You Need to Fix Now.
What Jacket is she wearing? Asking because I don't know.

Lululemon on Doctors Show

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:04:00 PST

ShapeJacketDrs from lululemon channel on Vimeo.

OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson looks like she's wearing a Shape Jacket. I did not catch the first part of the show so I didn't get a good look at the front but from these hi def captures, the sides look like it is a Shape Jacket. This aired last Friday, November 6 in Health Mistakes You Need to Fix Now. They were talking about body types and what sports each body type is fit for. Lisa is an ectomorph.
What's great is that the show also aired a segment on Hoopilates and the instructor was wearing full body Lulu.
Here's the hoopilates segment on Doctors.

Lululemon Velocity Jacket Review

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:57:00 PST

Lululemon Velocity Jacket (SOLD OUT!)

-Waterproof running jacket designed specifically for women
-Durable & breathable glyde ultra with DWR finish
-Waterproof zippers & taped seams keep you dry
-Lining with Silverescent™ to moderate core temperature & inhibit growth of bacteria
-Adjustable stowable hood
-Dropped hem with shockcord for custom fit
-Vent zippers & back vent for air flow
-Cuffins for cold fingers
-Reflective for visibility in low light

By:MizzRobin from ChickAdvisor
I am in LOVE with the Lululemon Velocity jacket. The first two pictures are taken with flash on. When you wear the jacket in the light it appears black, when a light flashes on your jacket the white reflective lettering shows up. This is a great feature for safety reasons if you are out walking or jogging in the dark. This is a wind and rain resistant running jacket with venting in the back for air flow. It also has a back pocket near your lower back, cuffins for cold fingers, an iPod pocket and headphone lacing system. Ever since I got this jacket I have received numerous compliments on it. Definitely check this jacket out! :o)

Lululemon Photoshoot Boston

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:31:00 PST

Our first location was on Commonwealth Avenue. We chose these statues, representing Bostonian women who made meaningful impacts on history (particularly women's suffrage), as the initial backdrop for the shoot. I'm doing a pseudo variation of vasisthasana here, by literally leaning on a strong woman of the past (Thanks, sister!). A strong woman of the present is also pictured, Kate Carson, a former professional soccer player, now the community leader for lululemon in Boston.

She's wearing a Lululemon Hot Set Bra. It's on Sale! $39.00 CAD (Was $48.00)

-Get set & ready to go to hot yoga in this bra!
-Made with power luxtreme
-Three hooks in the back to adjust straps as you choose
-Light & anti stink circle mesh bra
-Soft exposed elastic for ease of movement & comfort
-All loot items are final sale and not returnable

Lululemon's Design Guru Jill Lehman Interviewed

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:00 PST

From London Free press

If you're saying "um" more than "om" and your new year fitness plans are starting to wilt, new active wear might help revitalize your resolution.
With spring just around the corner, new colours, styles and fabrics are on the way to energize how you look and feel. "Yoga and fitness wear have morphed into one category. Tight, form-fitting workout clothes have been replaced by performance wear that is fashion-oriented and practical.

"Some women love the combination of style and comfort so much that they're also buying workout clothes to wear around the house," says Sandra Maniago, president of London-based Loko Sport Performance Wear. According to Maniago, bright jewel-toned tank tops are leading the way into spring, and are paired with neutral-coloured bottoms in basic black, as well as fashion-forward shades of grey and dark espresso brown. Brightly coloured tanks in shades of fuchsia, royal blue, green, purple, red, orange, turquoise and lemon yellow are among the high-energy hues that are spinning into action. "Soft colours with hits of neon are what we have on the way for spring," says Jill Lehman, design manager at Vancouver-based, Lululemon Athletica. Dusty pink, chartreuse, robin's egg blue, taupe and olive are possibilities for those who prefer to meditate in muted tones. Colour blocking is a highlight that appears as trim along the waistbands of pants and necklines.

Racer-back styling, adjustable straps and wide, gathered straps add comfort and style to tops.Other stylish details on tanks include twisted, rope-like trim and ruching. Insets of mesh and other sheer materials on tops make fashion statements and allow for added ventilation. Garment and innovative, high-tech fabrics add comfort to fitness clothing. "Our tanks are designed to be one- or two-inches longer than standard length, so that there's little risk of overexposure, when you're in action. We also reinforce stitching and add gussets of extra material to the crotch and sides of pants, for split-free seams," says Maniago. Other comfort details include seamless styling and garments with flat seam stitching. Super soft, stretchy fabrics and bottoms with contoured, low-rise waistlines are other good signs.

"Some of our fitness pants include inner waistband stash pockets to secure money and keys, and reversible and removable elastic belts," says Lehman. Full- and capri-length pants feature straight to slightly flared hem lines. Other bottoms include skorts, short-shorts and knee-length shorts with cargo styling. Pants with narrower legs prevent excess fabric from getting in the way during workouts, while shorts and skirts are ideal for the intense heat of hot yoga classes, where the temperature is fixed at about 36.6 C. Lightweight fabrics with moisture wicking and odour- controlling properties are also ideal for intense workouts and hot weather.

"Silverescent, recycled poly swift and flight fabric are three recently developed, technologically advanced materials from Lululemon Athletica," says Lehman. According to Lehman, Silverescent material has both moisture-wicking and "anti-stink" properties that inhibit the growth of odour-causing bacteria and fungus.

Recycled poly swift is one of a new breed of sustainable fabrics that is made of 100 per cent recycled polyester. It provides the most updated version of four-way stretch material and also has moisture-wicking and anti-chafing properties. Flight fabric, used for warmup jackets, is made of waterproof, windproof nylon, that is lightweight and breathable.
E-MAIL: Heather Toskan

Could someone tell me what jacket the girl in the picture is wearing? It's very cool.

Lululemon Stories : My Self-Help Water Bottle

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:25:00 PST

Lululemon Om Water Bottle
-A super lightweight bottle that is basically unbreakable!
-Made with FDA approved food grade aluminum
-Contains no PVC and is BPA free!
-Water based internal coating resistant to flavor retention
-A great alternative to plastics
-Hand washing recommended, wash frequently to prevent bacteria buildup

From One Writeous Chick
Writeous Chicks Newsletter

“Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself.” – Lululemon water bottle
My friend Karen got me the Lululemon water bottle with lots of inspiring quotes on it for my birthday last month. I love my Lululemon water bottle. I call it my self-help water bottle. I love self-help. I am a self-help junkie. If I could mainline self-help, I would. I like, and possibly need, to have constant inspiration and uplifting messages coming at me, because, my mind does not necessarily default this positive place. Some places my mind likes to default to are feelings of hopelessness and victimhood and depression. So I have to help it out as much as possible.
I carry my Lululemon water bottle around with me almost everywhere - to yoga, meetings, and prop it up on my desk during the day. Since I got this water bottle, I feel so good that I am saving so much money now that I am not buying bottled water, am helping out the environment, am drinking so much more water now than I used to pre-bottle, and also, I am face-to-bottle with positive quotes all day long. I like to pick up my water bottle at random times and discover a new quote. This week, for the first time I saw this one: “Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself.” This is my new favorite quote. It struck me as so simple and yet so amazingly true. And if this is true, then if you want a better life, you just have to like yourself more, and why not really go for it, really go for the full, awesome, big, bold juicy life of your dreams and desires, by LOVING yourself. Like, a lot. Like, more than anything else in the whole-wide-world. Just totally, completely, absolutely, cherish, nurture, and adore yourself, and see what happens…
Let me just say that I have had moments, long moments, of being pretty self-loathing. And when I am in that state, it is really hard for me to handle anything; even the smallest disappointments like just missing a subway can feel like the most painful affront to my soul. What I am learning is that self-love is at the core of building a super-strong foundation for yourself so that you can handle the ups and downs of life, without feeling like you are at the mercy of the world, being tossed around by some crazy topsy-turvy and mean roller coaster ride.
What I have seen, through teaching my classes and talking to friends, is that we are all so unmercifully hard on ourselves, we can all love ourselves more, and there is always more love, and compassion, and forgiveness that we can bestow on ourselves. And loving yourself means being on your own side, even when you make mistakes, even when you are a flawed imperfect human being, even when you feel like you are filled with darkness when you wish you were always bright and cheery, even when you are at your worst, and lowest, and feel like a fucked up mess and are scared that you always will be. Loving yourself means that you can expand your heart enough to hold all of yourself in it – the light and the dark, the joy and the pain, the beautiful and the ugly. Knowing that no matter what, no matter what the roller coaster of the world, and circumstances that can be shitty, and other people, throw at you, you will never ever betray yourself or turn against yourself. You will remain centered and secure, safe and strong in your own self-love.
I have worked hard at loving myself and have come a long way. I still have moments of disliking myself and all that comes with, but they are fewer and farther between. Recently I had some disappointments that a few years ago, and possibly even six months ago, would have taken me out, would have left me curled up under my covers crying for days, and exercising my right to take mental health days off from work. But I love myself so much more now than I did then, that I don’t get wiped out so easily anymore. I can feel the sadness and disappointment and pain and still love myself, and know that I can take it and I will be OK. I can hold it all in my heart and not let sadness and disappointment and pain convince me that I am unlovable, or not deserving of love, from others and most importantly, from myself.
And here’s the thing: when you love yourself, you can handle everything more, the bad and the good. When you dislike or disapprove of yourself in any way, it is extremely difficult to be resilient and rebound from life’s challenges. But also, when you dislike and disapprove of yourself, it is extremely difficult to allow great things and people and circumstances into your life. Because you feel on some level that you don’t deserve it, so you sabotage yourself or push it away or terrorize yourself with thoughts of worry and unworthiness so much, that even if whatever that great thing is does squeak through your self-hatred and into your life, you don’t let yourself enjoy it for one second.
So practice loving yourself. Love yourself a little more today than you did yesterday, a little more in this moment than you did a moment ago. Be ever generous with the love you give yourself. Be kind to yourself where before you would have snapped at yourself, be soft and gentle where you used to be hard and harsh, forgive yourself where you used to be unforgiving. Practice and grow your love for yourself stronger and stronger all the time. This love will waiver, and harshness and hate will try to sneak back in and still, love yourself then, and through that. Go back go back go back go back to it always. And watch yourself become strong and stable where you used to feel weak and insecure, and at the mercy of others and life. And watch yourself being able to handle the sadness, disappointments, and pain better, and being able to handle more wonderful things in your life, and allow them in, and enjoy them, knowing deeply that you are worthy of it all. And watch…with anticipation, excitement, and joy…as your life just keeps getting better…and better…and better….
Wishing you a magnificent October, and so much love for yourself!
Lots of love!
Jen xoxo
Copyright © 2009 by Jennifer Garam
About Jennifer

Lululemon Celebrity Jessica Alba

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:01:00 PST

She's wearing the Lululemon Luon Headband $9.

Lululemon Slipless Headband Review 2.0

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:58:00 PST

From LiveWellSpendWell by Katie.

If you’ve spent any time at all on the internet, you’ve probably heard someone raving about workout pants from lululemon. They’re so soft. They’re so comfortable. They make your ass look fantastic. Etc, etc, etc.
Now clearly, I am not going to be advocating in this space for pants that cost as much as a cashmere sweater but are designed to be sweat in.
But I AM here to tell you that if you’re aching for a little piece of that lululemon magic, you can get it for a lot less than $100.
Lululemon sells several headbands to keep your hair in check while you’re working out, and they are excellent. My personal favorite is the slipless headband:

I have hair that tends towards frizzy when it gets sweaty, plus bangs, plus a cowlick. This headband is made of the same soft stretchy material as those famous pants, and is lined with a strip of silicone about 1/2 inch wide, to keep it from slipping. Unlike some “no-slip” headbands I’ve tried, this one actually stays in place beautifully, without feeling like it’s pulling so hard that it’s about to rip my hair out from the roots.
I use the slipless model when I’m going running, and it keeps my hair off my face without requiring a single readjustment. This sounds like a minor thing, but after years of constantly battling with my hair, and hair accoutrements, during a workout, it’s a welcome change to have something work this well. There is also a less-expensive version without the silicone band inside, for those for whom slipping is not a problem.
They come in a rainbow of colors- there are several available online, and you’ll find even more if there’s a lululemon store near you and you go in to check them out.
These days, when I walk into my gym (which is full of lulu-lovers), I may be wearing 10 year old gym shorts and a tshirt from my high school math club- but my hair, at least, looks like it belongs.
Lululemon slipless headband, $12 at lululemon.com

Lululemon Boot Camp Gym Bag Review

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:34:00 PST

Lululemon Boot Camp Gym Bag
-Lightweight functional gym bag
-Shoe friendly wet/dry pocket
-H20, cell phone, iPod pockets
-Removable change purse
-Key clip, gym pass holder

From ChickAdvisor
I've been looking for a really good gym bag for awhile- one that can hold up to a lot of stress. The LuLuLemon Bootcamp gym bag is just that. Made of the same durable fabric as the standard LLL gym bag, this one is lightweight, has a pocket for shoes ("wet/dry pocket"), cell phone, ipod, and H20 pockets, as well as a key clip. I love the idea that it comes with a gym pass holder, attached to the key clip, for fast and easy access. It comes in really cute colours, like all LLL bags. This bag is a little smaller than the usual bag, so it does not come with the Removable toiletries pouch, despite what the website says. Right now, I don't need one of the huge LLL bags, so this smaller one fits my lifestyle much better!

Running Skirt Comparison (Lululemon vs 15 others)

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:33:00 PST

Lululemon Velocity Skirt
Longer & Curvy & Range of sizes & Mommy bellyAvailable in regular and long lengths and in numeric sizing 2-12

"The wide waistband added comfort and a slimming appearance."
—apple-shaped ultramarathoner
"I love the pleats. They create a feminine look."
—Petite, "somewhat high maintenance" marathoner
"Weight-wise, the fabric was just right."
—New mom who overheats when she runs
$52; lululemon.com

This Runners World article compares it with 15 other skirts!

Lululemon Inspired Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:29:00 PST

From OhSheGlows

What do 3 Lululemon obsessed fans decide to be for Halloween?
Why yoga instructors of course!
Left to right: Hatha Guru Legs (Alex from HGL), Omm Spiritual Goddess (moi- OSG), and Bending It Backwards (Krissy from BIB). We ooze with creativity don’t we? haha.
Now this was some relaxing yoga. PS- I snagged this super cute green biodegradable yoga mat from Lululemon this week. I’m in LOVE with it.

Unemployment Above 10%

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:00 PST

Lost Angeles Times

The nation's unemployment rate surged to 10.2% in October, reaching double digits for the first time in 26 years, the Labor Department reported today.The unexpectedly sharp increase, from 9.8% in September, came as employers dropped 190,000 workers from their payrolls last month. That was larger than the 175,000 job losses that most forecasters were expecting for the month, and it underscored just how dire the labor market remains despite the recent upturn in the nation's economic output.

Retail A Bit Better

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:09:00 PST

WSJ

Retailers posted mixed October same-store sales, with teen-focused chains posting lower-than-expected sales, as the industry gears up for the critical holiday season.
Teen retailers shares slumped on the news in premarket trading.
But a handful of retailers reported better-than-expected sales, including Stage Stores Inc., Stein Mart Inc. and Wet Seal Inc. Gap Inc.'s same-store sales rose 4%, and the casual-clothing retailer said it expects fiscal third-quarter earnings above Wall Street's expectations.

October isn't typically a strong sales month for retailers -- proving a lull between back-to-school shopping and the holiday season in the final two months. But pent-up demand and cooler weather encouraged spending. And while discounting continues to be a big draw for price-conscious consumers, inventory levels are much leaner than a year ago -- reducing the need for fire sales which crushed margins last winter.
Additionally, retailers are facing significantly easier year-ago comparisons, as last year, the industry posted a 4.1% decline in October. About 2% growth was seen for last month.
In an early sign of stabilization, Walgreen Co. on Tuesday reported same-store sales climbed 4.9% in October, following a strong gain in September and showing that the company is rebounding from weakness earlier this year. But peer Rite Aid Corp. said same-store sales fell 0.5%. Rite Aid has been shutting stores and trimming costs as it tries to turn around operations.
Discounters have been among the best performers during the recession, but drug stores and apparel outlets were again expected to outperform in October. BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. posted a 3.7% gain excluding gasoline sales, while larger rival Costco Wholesale Corp. posted a 3% increase on that basis in the U.S., both below analysts' expectations. At Target Corp., sales dropped 0.1%.
Teen-apparel chains, especially Abercrombie & Fitch Co., were expected to be the weakest performers by sector, and most reported even below those estimates.
Abercrombie, which finally began to shed its no-markdown mantra, posted a 15% same-store-sales decrease in October. The company is winding down its high-end Ruehl business and is pushing to expand overseas as it struggles at home. Teen retailers posting higher same-store sales included Buckle Inc., up 4.3%, and Aeropostale Inc. rising 3%. But American Eagle Outfitters Inc., which was projected to report growth in October, saw sales fall 5%.
Department stores showed a mixed performance, with Macy's Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. down 0.8% and 4.5%, respectively, both under expectations. Kohl's Corp. also missed, reporting sales rose 1.4%. But Nordstrom Inc.posted a better-than-anticipated jump.
Other downside surprises included Limited Brands Inc. and Zumiez Inc., reporting lower sales of 4% and 8.9%, respectively.
Write to John Kell at john.kell@dowjones.com

Lululemon WiiFit Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:07:00 PST

ActionTankWiiFit from lululemon blog on Vimeo.

Ok, I was watching Desperate Housewives last weekend and here comes this commercial advertising the Wii Fit. I thought it looked like the Lululemon Pose Tank but the opening in the back seems too big. However, in the first picture, there's a circular logo in the bottom of the tank. Click on it and you'll see. Let me know if you recognize the tank. It's also striped (white and grey).

Edit!

Lululemon Addict has informed me that this is a Lululemon Action Tank! I found it on Ebay here. She's got a review of it here.

GBye Lulu

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:23:00 PST

Selling 100 Shares.

Lululemon Layers and Combos : Hills Pullover\Empower Crop

noreply@blogger.com (yoga bear) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:13:00 PST

From MetroNews.ca

Hills Pullover great for interval training or race day runs ($99). The Empower Crop pant for running. Made with four-way stretch power for ‘no bounce’ muscle support and quick drying capabilities ($86).

Lululemon Run Hills Pullover
-Sleek and sporty high performance pullover for interval training or race day runs
-Quick drying Luxtreme provides inherent wicking abilities, keeping you dry and comfortable
-Snug close-to-body fit with body-mapped anti-stink mesh panels
-Cuffins for cold fingers
-Zipper guard eliminates chin irritation
-Zipper pocket for cards, keys or music
-Chafe resistant - flat seams

Lululemon Empower Crop
- A powerful crop built to empower female athletes!
-Made of 4-way stretch power luxtreme for 'no bounce' muscle support and quick drying -wicking capabilities
-Anti-stink mesh behind the knees for extra ventilation
-Mid-rise waistband with drawstring and elastic for comfortable support
-Articulated seaming for a lean athletic look
-Internal pocket to store your belongings
-Flatlocked seams to reduce abrasion