Outdoor Voices

The past year has seen a stream of last-minute rescue deals for once-hot start-ups. Acquirers of formerly distressed brands weigh in on how to improve operations and retain what made them special in the first place.

The embattled athleisure brand has mounting cash problems, Sourcing Journal says.

As the economy weakens and funding dries up, digital brands may face pressure to sell from investors. To do so, they’ll need to prove they’re more than just another money-losing start-up.

The serial entrepreneur shared with BoF how Joggy, a line of energy supplements and balms, is using her web3 platform, Try Your Best, to build community and circumvent challenges faced by direct-to-consumer brands, like rising customer-acquisition costs.

For every Reformation, there are a dozen Outdoor Voices. Most apparel companies will have better luck looking beyond Silicon Valley for funding.

Fashion’s mistreatment of garment workers is widespread, but this week, allegations of ‘modern slavery’ at suppliers of British ultra-fast fashion label Boohoo have ignited a firestorm. Why now?

The founder’s surprise return to the troubled activewear label after a sudden exit is the latest twist in a saga that underscores the issue with creative leaders who lack the operational savvy to take a start-up to the next level.

From Outdoor Voices to Thinx, the gap between a female-run company's shiny brand and the messy realities of many a start-up business can become a liability.

This week, Jimmy Choo's CEO of almost eight years steps down, while StockX appoints a chief technology officer.

After stepping down from her role as chief executive, the founder of the direct-to-consumer activewear brand is now leaving the company altogether.