Lululemon

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a Canadian-American multinational athletic apparel retailer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1998 by Chip Wilson, the company initially focused on yoga apparel for women, especially yoga pants.

Over the years, Lululemon has expanded its product offerings to include a wide range of athletic wear, lifestyle apparel, accessories, and personal care products for both men and women.

The company's product line includes sporting tops, jackets, hoodies, joggers, running shoes, underwear, leggings, and casual wear.

Additionally, Lululemon offers accessories such as gloves, mittens, hats, shoes, bags, yoga mats, and water bottles.

They have developed and trademarked several innovative fabrics designed for different functions, including moisture-wicking and compression.

In 2019, Lululemon introduced a streetwear brand called Lab in select stores, marking its first new brand in a decade.

The company also expanded into footwear in March 2022, initially focusing on women's styles and later including men's styles.

Store Locations

Lululemon operates over 700 stores worldwide with significant presence in multiple countries.

In the United States alone, the company has 475 stores as of June 11, 2025.

The states with the highest number of locations are:

• California with 66 stores
• Florida with 39 stores
• Texas with 38 stores

Other countries hosting Lululemon stores include:

• Canada
• Mainland China
• Australia
• South Korea
• Hong Kong
• Japan
• New Zealand
• Taiwan
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Macau
• Thailand
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Ireland
• Spain
• The Netherlands
• Sweden
• Norway
• Switzerland

Expansion and Business Strategy

Recently, Lululemon has been actively expanding its men's business, aiming to double it by 2026.

The company has introduced a broad range of men's products including running, golf, and casual wear, competing with brands like Vuori.

Despite challenges such as slower customer acquisition and intense competition, Lululemon remains confident in its strength due to its quality and versatile offerings.

Collaborations and Brand Visibility

In March 2025, Lululemon announced a partnership with seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton as their new ambassador.

This collaboration is designed to support Hamilton's elite training, recovery, and lifestyle needs while increasing Lululemon's visibility to new audiences.

Locations in the United States

Lululemon has numerous store locations across the US enhancing accessibility to their products.

• Atlanta, GA, USA
• Silver Spring, MD, USA
• Inglewood, CA, USA
• Fort Worth, TX, USA
• Bayonne, NJ, USA
• Boston, MA, USA
• Glendale, AZ, USA
• Houston, TX, USA
• Columbia, SC, USA
• Omaha, NE, USA
• El Paso, TX, US
• Austin, TX, USA
• Alexandria, VA, USA
• Montgomery, AL, USA
• Hoboken, NJ, USA
• Greensboro, NC, USA
• Madison, WI, USA
• Missoula, MT, USA
• Riverside, CA, USA
• Wrentham, MA, USA

Overall, Lululemon continues to innovate and broaden its product range to meet the diverse demands of its global customer base.