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adidas & Arsenal unveil retro-inspired adicolor collection
New Delhi – adidas and Arsenal launch a brand new adicolor range of the 70s and 80s-inspired tracksuits and t-shirts, giving a fresh twist to the club’s retro colourways.
Designed with a slim fit in premium pique material, the track top features engineered three-stripes tape, a ribbed collar and cuffs, convenient zipped side pockets, and flock-printed trefoil and club crest on the chest. The pique track pants are tailored for a slim fit and include zipped side pockets and iconic three-stripes tape down each leg, blending functionality with classic style. The collection is completed with a slim-fitted crew neck tee with short sleeves, featuring engineered three-stripes tape along with a flock-printed crest and Trefoil branding on the chest.
The Arsenal adicolor collection captures a timeless retro class in bold red and blue shades, paying homage to the club’s heritage with a contemporary flair. This special edition revives the iconic crest that has been enhancing Arsenal’s jerseys from 1949 to 1994, a nostalgic nod to the team’s rich legacy. The vintage aesthetic is further elevated with the original club lettering on the back of both the tee and jacket, inspired by the classic font style from the old club badge. The result is a collection that blends the spirit of past eras with modern design, making it a must-have for fans who value both history and style.
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Lululemon picks former Nike executive to be its next chief
Heidi O’Neill, who helped grow Nike into a $45 billion giant, will take the top job in September
CANADA: Lululemon has found its next chief executive, and she comes with serious credentials. The athleisure giant named Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO on Wednesday, ending a search that has left the company running on interim leadership since earlier this year. O’Neill will take charge on September 8, 2026, based out of Vancouver, and will join the board on the same day.
O’Neill brings more than three decades of experience across performance apparel, footwear and sport. The bulk of that time was spent at Nike, where she was a central figure in one of corporate sport’s great growth stories, helping take the company from a $9 billion business to a $45 billion global powerhouse. She oversaw product pipelines, brand strategy and consumer connections, and played a significant role in shaping how Nike spoke to athletes around the world. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing for the Dockers brand at Levi Strauss. She also brings boardroom experience from Spotify Technology, Hyatt Hotels and Lithia and Driveway.
The board was unequivocal in its enthusiasm. “We selected Heidi because of the breadth of her experience, her demonstrated success delivering breakthrough ideas and initiatives at scale, and her ability to be a knowledgeable change and growth agent,” said Marti Morfitt, executive chair of Lululemon’s board.
O’Neill, for her part, was bullish. “Lululemon is an iconic brand with something rare: genuine guest love, a product ethos rooted in innovation, and a global platform still in the early stages of its potential,” she said. “My job will be to accelerate product breakthroughs, deepen the brand’s cultural relevance, and unlock growth in markets around the world.”
Until she arrives, Meghan Frank and André Maestrini will continue as interim co-CEOs, before returning to their previous senior leadership roles once O’Neill steps in.
Lululemon is betting that a Nike veteran who helped build one of the world’s most powerful sports brands can do something similar for an athleisure label that has genuine love from its customers but is still chasing its full global potential. O’Neill has done it before at scale. The question now is whether she can do it again.
