Lululemon opens first store in Italy
The store spans 5,700 square feet over two floors, within which Lululemon's men's and women's collections are housed, with categories such as yoga, tennis and golf among the offerings.
Its interior intends to pay homage to Italy's design heritage, utilising traditional craftsmanship and contemporary materials to formulate the architectural concept. The Lululemon Glide sculptural installation stands at the front of the store, expanding and moving to emulate the properties of fabric.
The decision to enter Italy contributes to Lululemon's wider 'Power of Three x2' growth plan, with which the brand is aiming to quadruple international revenue from 2021 levels by the end of 2026. So far, the label operates stores in the likes of the UK, Ireland, Germany, France and Spain, among other key European markets.
Akin to these regions, its intention is to build up a community among Italian locals by hosting sports-centric activations throughout the year, including partnerships with local studios, run clubs and ambassador programmes.
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Scotsman
18 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Danish media react to FC Midtjylland vs Hibs as Easter Road fear arises
Here's how the Danish media viewed Hibs and the travelling Easter Road faithful on their Europa League travels. Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hibs have set the scene for a memorable night in Leith next week after a hard fought 1-1 draw against FC Midtjylland. Jamie McGrath's free kick was cancelled out by Aral Simisir's effort after half time in the Europa League second qualifying round first leg, but level terms away from home is still a fine result for head coach David Gray. He and his team will now be backed by a packed home crowd looking to will their team over the line. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The hosts on Thursday night have been left licking their wounds after failing to win at home, and the Danish media have reacted to how events played out. From a catchy Hibs anthem that refuses to go away to fears over Midtjylland's Europa League fate, here are the verdicts from afar. Tipsbladet 'FC Midtjylland had to settle for 1-1 when the team started qualifying for the Europa League on Thursday. In the home match against Scottish Hibernian in the second round, the team pushed for victory, but had to settle for a draw, and thus it is just before the return match in Scotland next Thursday. FCM had chances to win, but conversely the team did not deliver the best performance. 'The Midtjyderne team got off to a terrible start to the match. The Scottish away team took the Herning team to task and had several attempts in the opening minutes by Martin Boyle. And after just six minutes the goal came. Most in the box were expecting a free kick from the left, but Jamie McGrath took the chance and surprised keeper Jonas Lössl, who only managed to save the ball after it had crossed the goal line. The goal woke up the Mid-Jytland team, and they managed to put pressure on the away team for much of the first half. But without any results. Boyle found the back of the net for the Scots, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the second half, FCM pressed on, but without having many completely open chances.' Indkast 'It took a David Beckham-like free kick to save FC Midtjylland. There's no mistaking it: European football is back in Herning. The first episode is called Hibernian – a Scottish team that at first glance looks like FCM's arch-rivals from Viborg in their green-and-white jerseys. And they have a favourite song, written by KC and the Sunshine Band back in 1975. It plays over and over again. From my usual spot in Herning – the regular eatery I always end up at when there are European matches – you can follow the travelling fans... and eat a portion of Bolognese while listening to their favourite chants. And if anyone knows how to contribute with atmosphere and mood, it's the Scots. They don't hold back, especially with their vocal cords. This applies both in the city centre and at the stadium, where we are now moving. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'FCM primarily tries to cross – not exactly the sharpest weapon against a Scottish team where the players learned to head before they learned to talk. But then came the set piece that was needed. Aral Simsir sent a free kick into the goal after 71 minutes – a kick that David Beckham would envy. It finally made the Scots rest their voices for a moment. That's all there is to it. And when the game ends, the Hibernian fans can once again sing: 'That's the way – aha aha – I like it – aha aha' with their players. 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'I'll always back myself' - Mount aims to force way in at Man Utd
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The Sun
19 minutes ago
- The Sun
British boxing champion, 34, abused by army of rival fans in front of ‘worried' young son
REECE BELLOTTI is fighting for birthday boy Jackson - after Ryan Garner's army of fans labelled daddy a 'w*****'. The 34-year-old Watford super-featherweight took his son - who turned 10 on Thursday - down to his 27-year-old opponent's Southampton home to announce the fight in May. 2 And - in a St Mary's fanzone - The Garner Army of Saints turned sinners and pelted Bellotti with x-rated stick. The Bomber loved the added motivation to win the British, Commonwealth and European clash but his lad has not forgiven or forgotten and he wants revenge for his birthday even more than his new Nintendo Switch. Ahead of the Bournemouth battle, Bellotti told SunSport: 'I have watched Ryan over the years and it's always felt like a fight that would happen and when we have crossed paths in the build-up, he's also always seemed like a respectful lad. 'He seems a decent fella and I don't think I'm an a***hole, so we get on well and both parties respect each other. 'But when we launched the fight I was getting a lot of abuse, not from Ryan, but from his fans and I absolutely loved it because it got me pumped up and then I couldn't wait to get into training after that. 'They were swearing and chanting at me and every time I went to speak on the mic they hurled abuse at me. 'I loved it but my little boy was there with me and he was overawed by it and worried about me. 'He loves the build-ups and has done lots of them before but that side he hadn't seen before, the whole crowd abusing and against me. 'Now he wants me to win more than ever and has mentioned Ryan to me a few times.' Old-school Bellotti was too polite to explain the exact words that upset his lad but 'The Piranha' didn't need to be asked twice. He QUIT! Chisora | Split Decision | Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight review | Sun Sport Before we could even get the question out, he giggled: 'I know what you are going to ask: w*****, w*****, w*****! 'I thought 'oh bloody hell, he's got his nipper here, bless him. 'I didn't expect it really, it took me back a bit, but I was speaking to Reece the whole time we were there together and there's no animosity, we're similar sorts of fellas. 'Me and Reece are just fighters, we will turn up and have it out and then we will shake hands after.' If Garner cleans up the domestic scene with his 18th pro win, he might nail down a world title shot at St Mary's next summer. And it will be an incredible turnaround for the 9st 4lbs ace, who used to be a little Saints toerag on the terrace. He laughed: 'I have a great relationship with the club and the dream now is to fight there - only problem is few of my pals from school are banned! 'I still just feel like a normal bloke but now I mix with some of the important people and players at the club. 'Me and all my mates are Southampton riffraff but suddenly I am mixing it with the top dogs, it's a bit mental.'
