Executives and employees of Lululemon Athletica are lying on the floor. They've just spent an hour practicing yoga with Eoin Finn, a self-proclaimed "blissologist." Finn, whose career Lululemon helped build, kicked off the session this July morning at company headquarters in Vancouver with a massage circle -- good karma, he explains -- followed by instructions to hug a nearby classmate or two. After a few rounds of side planks and downward-facing dogs, the participants are now lying on their backs with their eyes closed for savasana -- a pose of total relaxation.
Lululemon: In an uncomfortable position - Aug. 29, 2013
Among the greatest blessings of rising global prosperity is better nutrition for billions of people, but with a catch: the challenge of sustainably producing the extra food that increasing numbers can finally afford. It's a giant opportunity for the world's largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment, Deere (DE, Fortune 500). To grab it, CEO Sam Allen, 60, travels often to Brazil, China, India, Russia, and other populous, growing countries. A Purdue grad who joined Deere in 1975, he became chief executive in 2009. The stock has about doubled since then, beating the S&P (SPX). Allen spoke recently with Geoff Colvin about why Deere prefers that tractor drivers keep their hands off the steering wheel, about grooming young talent, and much else.
Tractors are getting smarter all the time - Aug. 29, 2013
Verizon is in talks to buy out U.S. wireless joint venture partner Vodafone as it looks to grow its lucrative mobile business.
Verizon in talks to buy Vodafone stake - Aug. 29, 2013