Lululemon taps Nike veteran as head merchant
Dive Brief: As it closes in on plans to enter the footwear market, Lululemon named a new head merchant in Blanca Gonzalez, who starts Feb. 1, the company told Retail Dive in an email Monday. Gonzalez joins the athleisure powerhouse from rival athletics retailer Nike, where she spent nearly 20 years, including in merchandising and general management roles. At Lululemon, Gonzalez will lead global merchandising strategy for both men's and women's products. The move comes as Lululemon released updated guidance for its fourth quarter, saying that revenue growth would come in at the high-end of its...
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