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Why Lululemon’s CEO Is Stepping Down

Slowing growth, rising costs and a loud campaign from its outspoken founder set the stage for Calvin McDonald’s exit. It may be the athleisure giant’s best hope to regain its cultural momentum.

Retail

Why Lululemon’s CEO Is Stepping Down

Slowing growth, rising costs and a loud campaign from its outspoken founder set the stage for Calvin McDonald’s exit. It may be the athleisure giant’s best hope to regain its cultural momentum.


Financial Markets

The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon

How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.

Financial Markets

The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon

How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.


News & Analysis

Lululemon Founder Says He Considered Acquiring Under Armour

Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson, who split from the company over strategy disagreements, said he once considered acquiring Under Armour Inc., a deal that would have combined two of the biggest brands in athletic apparel.

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Lululemon Founder Says He Considered Acquiring Under Armour

Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson, who split from the company over strategy disagreements, said he once considered acquiring Under Armour Inc., a deal that would have combined two of the biggest brands in athletic apparel.


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Founder Chip Wilson Looking at Sale of Entire Lululemon Stake

Chip Wilson, who founded Lululemon Athletica Inc and left its board earlier this year after disagreements with fellow directors, is now looking to potentially sell his family's estimated $1.3 billion stake in the yogawear maker.

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Founder Chip Wilson Looking at Sale of Entire Lululemon Stake

Chip Wilson, who founded Lululemon Athletica Inc and left its board earlier this year after disagreements with fellow directors, is now looking to potentially sell his family's estimated $1.3 billion stake in the yogawear maker.


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Lululemon Founder Wilson Steps Down From Board

Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon Athletica Inc., has resigned from the yoga apparel company's board.

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Lululemon Founder Wilson Steps Down From Board

Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon Athletica Inc., has resigned from the yoga apparel company's board.


Global Markets

Lululemon Founder's Family Bets on Casual Luxury with New Retail Venture

It remains to be seen whether Kit and Ace's simple line of basic black, white, navy and gray t-shirts can gain the same traction as Lululemon's products.

Global Markets

Lululemon Founder's Family Bets on Casual Luxury with New Retail Venture

It remains to be seen whether Kit and Ace's simple line of basic black, white, navy and gray t-shirts can gain the same traction as Lululemon's products.


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Streetwear Boosts Lululemon Profits

NEW YORK, United States — Lululemon Athletica Inc., the yogawear maker that ended a dispute with its founder last month, raised its full-year

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Streetwear Boosts Lululemon Profits

NEW YORK, United States — Lululemon Athletica Inc., the yogawear maker that ended a dispute with its founder last month, raised its full-year


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Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Sells Half His Stake for $845M

Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson will sell half his stake in the yogawear company to private equity firm Advent International for about $845 million.

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Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Sells Half His Stake for $845M

Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson will sell half his stake in the yogawear company to private equity firm Advent International for about $845 million.