Lululemon Athletica would not have gotten its start or become the powerhouse brand it is today without the vision and design savvy of itsfounder and exiting chairman, Chip Wilson. But the Vancouver resident andmeditation aficionadohas never been afraid to share his opinions, a trait which has d...
s unconventional and sometimes uncouth behavior. WhenFortuneheaded to Lululemon’s Vancouver headquarters in July, the company made it clear that, despite his role as chairman, Wilson is not an official company spokesperson. Smartly so, as this isn’t the first time his words sparked controversy...
When asked why companies would attempt to work around Apple’s new privacy tools, Cook was blunt: “The only reason why you would push back is if you believe you’ll get less data. The only reason you would get less data i...
Lululemon’s controversial founder is back with criticisms about its diversity and inclusion efforts — and the athleticwear company is distancing itself from his comments. It’s been almost a decade since Chip Wilson left the company, but the founder has gripes about Lululemon’...
Understanding the history of Lululemon wouldn’t be complete without delving into the origin of its name. Founder Chip Wilson explored various name options, inspired by thepopularity of the letter “L”in Western-sounding names in Japan. Playing with alliterations, the name Lululemon surfaced une...