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lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that unlock greater possibility and wellbeing for all.

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Founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1998, our purpose is to elevate human potential by helping people feel their best. We create transformative products and experiences that build meaningful connections, unlocking greater possibility and wellbeing for all.

We are a team of committed people who care deeply for each other, believe anything is possible, and relentlessly pursue our growth together.

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TYPEPublic
ESTABLISHED1998
HEADQUARTERSCanada
EMPLOYEES> 10,000

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Inside the Team Steering the Next Chapter of Lululemon’s Design Strategy

As the Vancouver-based performance apparel, footwear and accessories brand evolves its design playbook to meet the demands of a global consumer base, BoF sits down with its global creative director, Jonathan Cheung, to learn more about the team shaping its new design era.

A diverse team of five design professionals gather around a large white table in a brightly lit apparel studio. They are focused on product development, examining various clothing items including a white textured shirt, dark athletic pants, and a blue-and-cream striped jacket. A color palette swatch sheet and a measuring tape rest on the table. In the background, additional garments hang on a design board.
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The New Rules of Global Brand Growth

Last week, BoF, ESW and Shopify gathered senior fashion and retail executives from Thom Browne, Reebok, Alo Yoga, Harvey Nichols, Bang & Olufsen and more in London to discuss how brands can win back consumer spend, protect margins and localise in a climate where global growth requires more consideration than ever.


Marketing

Why Fashion Is Betting on High-End Groceries

$50 bone broth and $20 smoothies have made the likes of Erewhon and Happier Grocery status symbols and buzzy marketing channels for fashion and beauty brands aiming to engage affluent shoppers on their local turf.


Global Markets

India’s Fitness Boom Lifts Sportswear Market

As style-conscious Indians flock to a growing number of gyms, sports clubs and marathons, global activewear brands are stepping up expansion to capitalise on changing attitudes towards health and exercise.


Sports

A Look at Investors’ Dwindling Faith in Sportswear

Investors couldn’t get enough of sportswear in the marketplace five years ago. These days, judging by how significantly the market capitalisations of the industry’s biggest brands have shrunk, interest has fallen to a post-pandemic low.


Sports

Nike’s Stock Dip Is a Sign of the Times for Sportswear

Nike’s share price has dipped below $40 for the first time in 12 years, a new low point for the company on its comeback trail. But this dip isn’t just a warning sign for Nike — it applies to the sportswear marketplace at large.


Retail

Lululemon Executive Exits as New CEO Is Set to Join

Chief strategy officer Rachel Acheson, who worked at the company more than 14 years, has exited one month before chief executive Heidi O’Neill is set to take over, according to a source.


Partner Content

Inside the Team Steering the Next Chapter of Lululemon’s Design Strategy

As the Vancouver-based performance apparel, footwear and accessories brand evolves its design playbook to meet the demands of a global consumer base, BoF sits down with its global creative director, Jonathan Cheung, to learn more about the team shaping its new design era.


Sustainability

Why Fashion Is Falling Behind on Its Climate Targets

While H&M and Kering have cut emissions by more than a third, the majority of fashion’s biggest brands remain behind the schedule they set for themselves.


Retail

Opinion: Lululemon’s China Drum Blunder Comes at the Worst Time

Though the activewear maker faced intense criticism, it may be able to overcome its misstep in a nation that accounted for 16 percent of sales last year, writes Juliana Liu.


Retail

The TikTok-Savvy Activewear Brands Stealing Market Share

A crop of small but emerging brands is capitalising on demand for novelty in the category, using TikTok-savvy marketing and a lifestyle-driven position to chip away at the dominance of established players like Lululemon.