Lululemon is being asked to consider a specific CEO candidate. Is this the right pick?

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald is making his exit. Was this essentially a forced play?

Lululemon is collaborating with the NFL in a bid to increase its appeal. Will this be a touchdown play?

Lululemon is working to navigate a crowded market and waning consumer interest. Will its “newness” push succeed?

Lululemon is expanding its airport retail footprint. Does this move make sense for the company?

Lululemon is showing signs of faltering traffic and flat sales. Can its new product lineup reinvigorate consumer interest?

Lululemon is suing Costco over allegedy counterfeit products. Will that suit succeed?

Lululemon shares are tumbling fast, despite a relatively solid Q1 2025 earnings report.

Lululemon has enjoyed great success as of late. Will its upward growth continue or slow?

Lululemon saw significant growth internationally but faltered in North America.

An analyst from Jefferies lowered his price targets on Lululemon due in large part to threats from athleisure upstarts Alo Yoga and Vuori. How should Lululemon address these threats?

Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced a new organizational structure across its product, brand, and merchandise teams following the departure of its acclaimed chief product officer, Sun Choe. Will this new structure help compensate for the loss of Choe?

On Tuesday, the Canadian athletic brand confirmed that the company’s chief product officer, Sun Chloe, has resigned to take on another opportunity and will leave by the end of this month.

In a step to further position its men’s lineup to match its success in women’s, Lululemon introduced its first line of men’s footwear. How important will establishing a credible men’s footwear offering be for Lululemon to drive relevance and accelerate growth in the men’s space?

Levi’s fast-growing, premium athletic and lifestyle range Beyond Yoga has announced that former Athleta CEO and Gap veteran Nancy Green will step into its next chief executive position as it plans to expand beyond its origins.

Lululemon Athletica posted its 14th straight quarter of double-digit same-store gains since the pandemic’s arrival. Is product, the customer experience, or something else the “secret sauce” to Lululemon’s success?

Lululemon and Peloton have just announced a five-year partnership. Does this partnership hold equal benefits for both companies?

Peloton and Lululemon have struck a five-year global partnership, causing Peloton’s shares to surge by 16.7% in aftermarket trading. This agreement…

Lululemon reported an 18% increase in both sales and profit for its fiscal second quarter, boosted by a 61% revenue spike…

Athleisure and fitness company Lululemon Athletica is reportedly looking to divest its premium fitness technology device, Mirror, as at-home fitness equipment…

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald is vigorously defending the firing of two employees who tried to intervene during a theft at an Atlanta store.

Buying knockoff goods may carry a stigma for some consumers, but not Gen Zers. They are not only unbothered buying duplicates (AKA dupes) of brand-name goods, they have begun celebrating knockoffs on social media.

Lululemon last week announced that it would no longer require members of its paid-membership program, lululemon Studio, to acquire the at-home workout device.

Nordstrom last week became the latest retailer in the apparel space to lower its outlook as it found that deeper discounts were required to clear slow-moving holiday merchandise. Is Nordstrom’s shortfall likely more reflective of the broader challenges facing the apparel category or its own management strategies and processes?

According to a new survey, the Lululemon reached the number two favorite apparel brand spot behind Nike, moving ahead of American Eagle Outfitters, Pacific Sunwear and Adidas. Should Lululemon adjust its marketing strategy to capitalize on its newfound popularity with teens?

Lululemon athletica on Wednesday unveiled an expansion of its Studio Mirror subscription plan that combines the company’s wall-mounted remote fitness technology with in-person experiences, early access to events and merchandise discounts. Will the lululemon Studio program become the go-to destination for a large percentage of the retailer’s customers?

Lululemon raised its outlook for the year after reporting second-quarter results that came in well above expectations. The stellar performance came despite concerns over promotions across the apparel space and a slowdown in the athleisure category. What’s driving the recent outperformance by Lululemon?

Lululemon said it is seeing increased input costs on raw materials, labor and particularly air freight, but is wary about raising prices to mitigate the impact on margins. Are inflationary pressures more or less of a risk for Lululemon than most other retailers?

At its Analyst Day earlier this week, Lululemon announced plans to launch a two-tiered membership program tied to its Mirror at-home fitness device. Does Lululemon’s two-tiered membership program make sense for the brand and its customer base?

Lululemon athletica says a test of its “Like New” trade-in and resale program in California and Texas was a success, and now the yoga-inspired chain is rolling it out nationwide. Do you expect that lululemon’s business will benefit more from its resale program than other retailers?

Lululemon, retail’s poster child for the athleisure trend, last week entered a new category, footwear, that offers both a massive opportunity and heightened risks. Do you see more potential benefits than risks in Lululemon’s move into the footwear category?

Lululemon for the second year in row was the highest-ranking retailer on Glassdoor’s annual list of the “100 Best Places To Work.” Perks were particularly called out in employee reviews. How important are product discounts, free food, gym credits, tuition reimbursements and other perks in supporting retail employee satisfaction and retention?

U.S. retailers have experienced a rash of highly orchestrated and alarming smash-and-grab thefts recently, notably in California’s Bay Area and Chicago. Do you expect to see more smash-and-grab thefts and, if so, how should retailers prepare for it?

Last week, Nike closed offices worldwide to let employees “enjoy additional time off to rest and recover” following a year and a half of challenges. Are higher pay and bonuses the optimal ways to recognize and de-stress hourly store and warehouse workers?

Athleta yesterday released news of the launch of AthletaWell, a new digital platform that caters to the wellbeing of its members.  Do you think AthletaWell could be a difference maker for Athleta?

Retailers have announced some ambitious expansion plans that take advantage of pandemic-related closures. Perhaps not by accident, among the biggest are from chains that have minimal e-commerce presence. What conclusions should be drawn from the finding that chains adding the most physical stores in 2021 have a modest online presence?

Lululemon Athletica is the latest retailer to dip its toes into the secondhand, AKA recommerce or resale, clothing market.  Do you expect lululemon’s “Like New” pilot program to prove successful for the retailer?

Gap Inc.’s Athleta business is on a roll. The women and girl’s athleisure clothing chain will open in the Canadian market for the first time later this year. The move will mark Athleta’s initial foray outside the U.S. Will Athleta’s business model in the U.S. translate to the Canadian market?

Nordstrom released news earlier this week that it has struck a deal with Tonal, the smart home gym and personal trainer device and service, to open 40 of the fitness brand’s shops in 20 states across the U.S. Do you think in-store Tonal shops will help Nordstrom position itself as a destination for athleisure products and fitness?

During the pandemic, Lululemon Athletica’s success is clear. At the virtual NRF Big Show, an exec demonstrated that success isn’t simply a matter of happenstance. Do you think Lululemon is positioned for success even if consumers use less of their in-home time to exercise in the coming months and years?

Lululemon plans to use a mix of pop-ups, queuing technology and online assistance to manage Christmas holiday crowds.  What steps being employed by Lululemon to prepare for holiday crowds will likely prove most beneficial?

Lululemon Athletica has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mirror, an in-home fitness startup that sells a wall-mounted device that streams live and pre-recorded classes. Do you expect other athletic wear and athleisure brands to expand their efforts in the at-home fitness technology market?

A classic “buy nine, get one free” loyalty program is often an effective way to squeeze a little more value out of a low- or mid-tier customer. Are these types of programs the right way for retailers to appeal to their very best customers, as well? Do you see a real need for retailers to upgrade loyalty programs/rewards for their highest value customers?

Lululemon last week opened its largest store in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Does Lululemon’s new Chicago flagship appear to bring the brand’s experience and philosophy to life?

Calvin McDonald, Lululemon’s CEO since last August, views the yoga-themed retailer more as an experiential brand than a lifestyle one. What do you think of Lululemon’s Sweatlife? What hurdles do you see facing Lululemon as it seeks to position its brand around this philosophy of living?

Lululemon is testing its first-ever membership program. While including elements similar to other loyalty programs, the yoga-themed apparel chain sees it as an empowerment initiative. Has Lululemon designed a winning loyalty membership program?

Lululemon recently landed as the highest-ranked retailer on Glassdoor’s “2018 Best Places to Work” survey for U.S. companies. One of its unique attributes is its investment in store associates’ personal and career goals. How important to Lululemon’s success is the company focus on personal development?

In 2017, a growing number of Western retailers decided to go where they can grow. Toys “R” Us, Starbucks and now Walgreens are among retailers expanding their brick-and-mortar and e-commerce presence in China’s booming retail market. What’s the primary hurdle holding U.S. retailers back from expanding into Asia (through physical stores and/or e-commerce)?

Amazon.com has contacted Taiwanese vendors that manufacture apparel for Nike, Lululemon Athletica, Under Armour and others about producing small lots of private label athletic wear. How do you think Amazon is likely to approach the athletic apparel category?

It has seemed that RFID for retailing has been thought of as a good idea that was not quite ready for prime time. Maybe the tide has turned. At this week’s RFID Journal Live!, many providers and some retailers made the case that the time is now. Have the costs and benefits of implementing RFID technology reached a point where most retailers should get serious about implementing it?