Number of lululemon stores in Canada 2014-2022

lululemon, the Canadian athletic apparel company, operated 69 stores across Canada as of January 2023.

lululemon origins

lululemon was founded in Vancouver in 1998 by Chip Wilson. Originally operating as a design and yoga studio, the company opened its first standalone store in 2000, selling yoga-inspired athletic apparel for both men and women. The company now sells its athletic product range in stores around the world and online. Despite originating in Canada, lululemon athletica now operates most of its stores within the United States.

Company growth

lululemon’s net revenue has witnessed steady growth over the past years. In 2022, the company's worldwide revenue reached approximately 8.1 billion U.S. dollars, which is a 22-fold increase since 2008. Most of lululemon’s global revenue was generated in North America specifically, leaving close to 2.5 billion U.S. dollars' worth of net revenue from stores and online purchases from the rest of the world (including Canada).