All Lululemon articles
A technical athletic apparel brand, Lululemon designs gear for activities including yoga, running and training. The Canadian athleisure retailer’s UK flagship based on London’s Regent Street features The Suite, which offers customers the “complete Lululemon shopping experience”, comprising a phone conversation followed up with a full two-hour curated appointment in store. Lululemon has more than 10 stores in the UK, with other locations including Guildford, Manchester and a shop-in-shop in Selfridges, London.
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NewsLululemon revenue and profits increase driven by boost in international sales
Lululemon has reported an increase in revenue and profit as international sales sprint ahead compared with sales in North America.
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DataThe retailers ranked among the most valuable global brands
With consumer habits changing and new brands entering the retail space every day, Retail Week takes a look at the global brands deemed the most valuable in 2024, according to Kantar BrandZ.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisLululemon (Strategy)
With international sales surging 35% in its first quarter, Lululemon upsizes its Covent Garden store in London as UK expansion ramps up. The two-floor space now spans around 8,330 sq ft and is the first store in Europe to offer water bottle personalisation.
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GalleryLululemon opens new Covent Garden store spanning two floors
Global sportswear and athleisure brand Lululemon has opened a new, upsized store in Covent Garden, London.
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AnalysisWhen counterfeits got cool: how can retail tackle the rise of the dupe?
If cheap imitations have grown cooler than the real thing, what does that mean for retailers who have built their business off the original? How much damage could this do? And what steps can they take to combat the trend?
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AnalysisHow Lululemon is sprinting ahead in the UK sportswear market
While many may have expected Lululemon’s success to slow down after the pandemic, the retailer has surpassed expectations to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK. Retail Week explores how Lululemon is sprinting ahead
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NewsLululemon to relocate and upsize London flagship
Global athleisure and activewear retailer Lululemon will be relocating and upsizing its flagship store in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsLululemon hails strong ‘early performance’ ahead of Christmas
Sportswear retailer Lululemon has posted a “strong” third quarter and hailed its “early performance” ahead of the peak Christmas trading period as the brand continues to resonate with shoppers globally.
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NewsLululemon sales jump as revenue ‘exceeds expectations’
Lululemon has recorded strong sales and revenue growth that “exceeded expectations” as it continues to enhance its business model and product offering.
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GalleryLululemon opens newly renovated store in Hong Kong
Global athleisure brand Lululemon has opened the doors to a newly renovated store in Hong Kong at the city’s IFC mall.
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AnalysisWhat makes Lululemon’s supply chain strategy so great?
Lululemon is among the 15 global retailers and brands recognised by analysts for leading supply chain performance in the new Retail Changemakers report. Here we deep-dive into the athleisure company’s operating model
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DataForecast: How the sports and outdoor sector continues to excel
The Retail Week analyst team forecasts that the UK sports and outdoor market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% in the five years to 2026/27 as retailers fight to gain market share in this lucrative category
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NewsLululemon sales soar in ‘solid start to the year’
Lululemon has reported a net revenue increase of 24% to $2bn (£1.6bn) as shoppers snapped up its high-end yoga gear and activewear.
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NewsLululemon upbeat for 2023 as sales soar
Lululemon recorded net sales growth of 32% and 33% on constant dollar terms in the full year and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisLululemon (SWOT)
Lululemon has voiced plans to expand further internationally, and with its focus on women’s sportswear stands to compete with the likes of Adidas and Nike in this territory
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Retail Navigator PeopleLululemon (People)
Lululemon is led by CEO Calvin McDonald, who joined the business in 2018 from a senior role within beauty retailer Sephora.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisLululemon (Financials)
Lululemon delivered another year of successive revenue growth as it forges ahead with its Power of Three x 2 strategy, which it launched in 2022. Sales surged 18.6% to $9,619m (£7,715m) for the year ending 28 January 2024 (FY2023).
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Retail Navigator AnalysisLululemon (Overview)
Lululemon was founded in 1998 in Vancouver, Canada, by Chip Wilson. It is currently led by CEO Calvin McDonald, who joined in 2018, fostering a period of stability and growth for the company.
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DataData: The 15 most improved retailers for gender pay equality 2022
Retail Week ranks the top-performing and most improved retailers for gender pay equality this year.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Virtuous circle – how retail is cashing in on the resale and rental economy
From Depop to MusicMagpie to Ikea’s Buy Back scheme, the second-hand economy has proliferated over the past decade, but it is only during the last year or two that its business models have really begun to resonate with consumers and retailers alike.