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Lululemon's risk disclosures shifted from broad macroeconomic and pandemic concerns toward more specific operational vulnerabilities, dropping nine risks including supply chain disruption, labor cost pressures, and COVID-19 impacts while adding seven new risks centered on tariffs, geopolitical instability, and ESG legal exposure. The company replaced generic economic recession language with narrowly-focused risks on U.S. tariff policy and de minimis exemption elimination, reflecting immediate cost pressures rather than cyclical downturns. Simultaneously, 13 substantive modifications to existing risks suggest Lululemon is reframing established vulnerabilities - such as product quality, technology systems, and brand reputation - with heightened emphasis on operational execution and market-specific challenges.
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As a result of the increased tariffs since April 2025, the cost of inventory in the United States has increased. The United States also eliminated the de minimis duty-free exemption for certain shipments effective May 2, 2025, and an Executive Order extends this elimination…
Our performance depends on consumers’ willingness and ability to purchase discretionary products. That willingness can be affected by general economic conditions and uncertainty regarding the overall future environment, tariffs, inflation, changes in interest rates, foreign…
We operate and source products across multiple international markets, and our ability to manage a global supply chain depends on stable economic and political conditions. Global instability, trade disputes, changes in customs treatment including de minimis thresholds,…
Our business depends on the efficient, predictable, and cost-effective movement of goods across borders. Governments may impose new tariffs, duties, quotas, customs regulations, or other trade restrictions, or modify the application of existing measures, including reductions in…
The occurrence of global or regional public health crises, such as pandemics or epidemics, and the related governmental and private sector responses, could reduce store traffic and consumer spending, result in temporary or permanent closures of retail locations, offices, and…
We are subject to physical and transitional risks related to climate change, as well as increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and advocacy organizations regarding climate-related disclosures and action. Physical risks, such as rising global temperatures, changing…
We are increasingly subject to scrutiny from institutional investors, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders regarding our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies, disclosures, and performance. Some stakeholders advocate for greater transparency and more…
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Disruption of our supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, war, terrorism, product recalls, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers…
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A significant portion of our products are produced in South Asia and South East Asia and increases in the costs of labor and other costs of doing business in the countries in this area could significantly increase our costs to produce our products and could have a negative…
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There is increasing concern that a gradual rise in global average temperatures due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will cause significant changes in weather patterns around the globe, an increase in the frequency,…
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Investor and political advocacy groups, certain institutional investors, investment funds, other market participants, stockholders, and customers have focused increasingly on the environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices of companies, including those associated with…
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Many of our products may be considered discretionary items for consumers. Some of the factors that may influence consumer spending on discretionary items include general economic conditions, high levels of unemployment, pandemics, higher consumer debt levels, reductions in net…
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Uncertain or challenging global economic and political conditions could impact our performance, including our ability to successfully expand internationally. Global economic conditions could impact levels of consumer spending in the markets in which we operate, which could…
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The United States and the countries in which our products are produced or sold have imposed and may impose additional quotas, duties, tariffs, or other restrictions or regulations, or may adversely adjust prevailing quota, duty, or tariff levels. The results of any audits or…
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The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted consumer spending and global supply chains, and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. The COVID-19 pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer…
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There is considerable patent and other intellectual property development activity in our market, and litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, is frequent in the fitness and technology industries. Furthermore, it is common for…
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We have occasionally received, and may in the future receive, product shipments that fail to comply with our specifications or conform to our quality standards. We have also received, and may in the future receive, products that are otherwise unacceptable to us or our guests,…
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We are dependent on networks, technology systems, and third parties to operate our e-commerce websites, process transactions, respond to guest inquiries, manage inventory, purchase, sell and ship goods, and maintain cost-efficient operations. The failure of our technology…
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We rely on our distribution facilities for our product distribution. They utilize and rely on computer controlled and automated equipment, which means their operations may be subject to a number of risks related to malware, the proper operation of software and hardware,…
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The lululemon name is integral to our business and our expansion strategies. Maintaining, promoting, and positioning our brand will depend largely on the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide a consistent, high-quality product, and guest…
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Our business is affected by the seasonal trends common to the retail apparel industry. Our annual net revenue is typically weighted more heavily toward our fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting sales during the holiday season in the Americas, while our operating expenses are more…
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Many of our customers shop through our e-commerce websites and mobile apps and we use social media in addition to these websites and apps to interact with our customers and to enhance their shopping experience. We may not efficiently and effectively implement and leverage…
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The performance of our senior management team and other key employees and contractors may not meet our needs and expectations. Also, the loss of services of any of these key individuals, or any negative public perception with respect to 11 11 11 Table of Contents Table of…
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The fabrics used to make our products include synthetic fabrics whose raw materials include petroleum-based products. Our products also include silver and natural fibers, including cotton. Our costs for raw materials are affected by, among other things, weather, consumer demand,…
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We are subject to the income tax laws of the United States, Canada, China Mainland, and other international jurisdictions. Our effective income tax rates could be unfavorably impacted by changes in the mix of earnings amongst countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes…
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We may be subject to actions or proposals from stockholders, political or consumer activists, or others that may not align with our business strategies or the interests of our other stockholders. For example, certain stockholders have recently publicly expressed views regarding…
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From time to time, we are involved in litigation and other proceedings, including matters related to product liability claims, stockholder class action and derivative claims, commercial disputes and intellectual property, as well as trade, regulatory, employment, and other…
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We receive and maintain confidential, proprietary, and personally identifiable information, including for example, credit card information, and information about our customers, our employees, job applicants, and other third parties. Our business employs systems and websites that…
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Disruption of our supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, war (including the conflicts in the Middle East), terrorism, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, product recalls, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial…