Lululemon to launch first men's footwear line as it chases growth in crowded athletic apparel space

Lululemon is launching its first men's footwear line and casual sneaker as the retailer looks for new avenues of growth in the increasingly crowded athletic apparel space, the company announced Thursday. The retailer is debuting its first casual sneaker, dubbed "cityverse," along with two new running shoes that will all come in both men's and women's styles for the first time. Cityverse will launch Feb. 13, while the new running models will debut in March and May. Lululemon's foray into men's footwear is pa ...