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Lululemon's First Appearence
Although Lululemon wasn't a store, the idea and word was being spread about Vancouver that it was going to open. -
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Lululemon's First Store
"Did you know... Lululemon Athletica's first real store opened in the beach area of Vancouver called Kitsilano in November of 2000. This is the one!" -Poster in the first ever Lululemon store. -
Innovative Retailer of the Year
Lululemon was named most "Innovative Retailer of the Year" in the year 2003. -
Moving Outside
Lululemon expanded outside of the Canadian border. -
Ottawa
First store was opened in Canada's capital, Ottawa. -
Japan
Lululemon opened its first store in Japan! -
New CEO
A new CEO came from Boston, Robert Meers, moved to Vancouver to share his new ideas! -
Public Company
Lululemon became a public company in 2007. -
Trouble With Fabric
New York Times tested the fabric made by Lululemon, claimed it was no different then regual cotton. Lululemon immeditly tested it, stating the tests confirmed seaweed components in the cotton. -
Goodbye Japan
Closing the four stores located in Japan, Lululemon decided to focus on the North American stores. -
New CEO
Christine Day took Robert Meers position as CEO. -
Kids Store Opens
Lululemon created a childrens store targeting kids 6-12 years of age. -
Reusable Bag Recall
Lululemon recalled their resuable bags as they contained high levels of lead. -
Warehouse Sales
All major warehouses (Cargary, Vancouver, Ottawa, etc.) had blowout sales. -
Recall on Yoga Pants
Lululemon recalled all see-through yoga pants. -
New CEO Opening
Christine Day, stepping down from CEO after the Yoga Pant recal costing her $67 million.
