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Just after Nike s Kobe Bryant partnership came to an end, the retailer is facing a second blow to its athlete roster this week as decorated gymnast Simone Biles is striking up a partnership with Gap-owned Athleta after being a Nike athlete since 2015. Athleta describes the partnership as long-term and wide-reaching in a company press release, with the brand calling itself her exclusive active and athleisure apparel partner.
Biles will create signature products with Athleta, including her own activewear line, and work on capsule collections for Athleta Girl. The partnership is particularly focused on Athleta Girl, and Biles will engage with young women and girls in Athleta s community through programming designed to support and uplift those communities, the brand said.
Simone Biles leaves Nike partnership to sign with Athleta
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Athleta Partners with Simone Biles to Inspire Next Generation
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