Lululemon

Daily Synopsis: Sep 4, 2026

Retail Insider -
New Lululemon CEO has uphill battle, Metro to close Montreal ecomm 'ghost store', NB appliance store stocks up ahead of tariffs, ready-to-drink cocktail brand Duchess opens 1st BC cafe, and other news.

Lululemon Cuts Store SKUs by 15% as Retailer Slows Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon is cutting store SKUs by 15%, testing localized assortments and slowing net expansion while continuing to invest in Canadian stores.

Daily Synopsis: September 3, 2026

Retail Insider -
Lululemon reports numbers, Gather Packaging pivots after US tariffs, Couche-Tard shifting convenience store mix, D Spot Expansion, and other news.

Lululemon Canada Sales Fall 11% as Outlook Weakens

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon's Canadian revenue fell 11% in Q2 as traffic and product challenges intensified, with the retailer warning of deeper declines ahead.

lululemon Like New Resale Program Expands to Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Building on the program in the U.S., lululemon brings the online and peer-to-peer experience from its branded resale business to Canada with technology partner Archive.

Lululemon Opens Massive Automated Distribution Centre in Brampton

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon’s new one-million-square-foot Brampton distribution centre will support e-commerce fulfillment across Eastern Canada and the eastern U.S.

Retail Insider “Apparel & Fashion Report”: Market Polarization Reshapes Canadian Apparel Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report examines how premium brands, value retailers, resale concepts and specialists are reshaping Canadian apparel retail while mid-market chains face growing pressure.

lululemon Returns to Oakridge Park with New Store Concept

Craig Patterson -
lululemon has returned to Oakridge Park with one of its newest Canadian store concepts, featuring Pacific Northwest-inspired design, local programming and community engagement.

From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Consumer Shifts Define Canadian Retail in Early June

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail continued to evolve this week, with store expansions, leadership changes, consumer trends, and economic insights shaping the industry's direction.

Lululemon Sees Canadian Sales Decline as North American Growth Slows

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon reported declining sales in Canada and lowered its annual outlook as the retailer works to rebuild momentum in North America amid growing competition.

From The Desk: Strategic Brick-and-Mortar Growth and Consumer Caution Shape Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Strong Canadian retailer expansions coexist with cautious consumers amid evolving experiential retail, supply challenges, and shifting workforce dynamics.

Daily Synopsis: May 13, 2026

Retail Insider -
Jones soda launches at 700 Circle K's, Amazon Prime class-action lawsuit approved in Quebec, retail cannabis growth cools, 6% milk in Ontario grocery stores, only grocery store in Salisbury NB reopens 8 months after fire, and other news.

lululemon Opens Large Downtown Montreal Store

Craig Patterson -
lululemon has opened a new two-level downtown Montreal flagship store on Sainte-Catherine Street West, featuring localized design inspired by Vancouver and Montreal.

Lululemon Resets Leadership Amid Rising Competition

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon reshapes leadership with a new CEO and board appointments as competition intensifies and growth pressures emerge.

From The Desk: Retail Revitalization and Strategic Expansion in Canada

Craig Patterson -
This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 22, 2026

Retail Insider -
Lululemon appoints CEO, Danier expands, Canadians lean to emotional purchases, Metro reports earnings, Ford rejects putting US booze on Ontario shelves, consumers 'trading down' on beef, clothing in Quebec landfills doubles in decade, and other news.

Lululemon Appoints Heidi O’Neill as CEO

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon names Heidi O’Neill CEO as it looks to revive growth and address product and performance challenges in North America.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 20, 2026

Retail Insider -
Reitmans marks 100 years, public grocery stores debated, male teens embrace fragrances, Sask food inflation worst in Canada, night market returns to metro Vancouver, and other news.

Lululemon Pushes Into Mexico With Stores, E-Commerce

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon accelerates Mexico expansion with new e-commerce platform and store openings, positioning the market as a key growth driver.

Lululemon Q4 Profit Falls as Global Growth Shifts

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon reports lower profit despite flat revenue as international growth offsets North American softness and strategic shifts continue.

Galeries de la Capitale Adding Retail Tenants

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon is set to open a new store at Galeries de la Capitale in Quebec this fall, joining other new retail additions including Winners and Kiokii.

Lululemon Signals Strong Holiday Quarter Amid Governance Turmoil

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon expects fourth-quarter results at the high end of guidance as it faces leadership change and mounting pressure from activists.

Chip Wilson’s Board Picks Reveal Lululemon’s Deeper Problem

Jared Gordon -
Chip Wilson’s board nominations highlight deeper strategic issues at Lululemon as the brand grapples with innovation, leadership, and direction.

The Canadian Retail Stories That Defined 2025

Bruce Winder -
Bruce Winder reviews the defining Canadian retail stories of 2025, from Hudson’s Bay’s collapse to AI, discount growth, tariffs, and shifting consumer behaviour.

Chip Wilson, founder of lululemon, blasts retailer’s succession planning

Mario Toneguzzi -
"lululemon needs revitalization and an infusion of new skills to get back to being a product-first company that creates real, long-term shareholder value."
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