Number of lululemon athletica employees in Canada 2012-2022

As of the fiscal year of 2022, ending January 2023, the Canadian athletic apparel company known as lululemon athletica had approximately 8840 employees in Canada, which is 26 percent of the company's total workforce.

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 .

Revenue and company growth

Lululemon’s net revenue has witnessed steady growth over the past years. In 2022, their worldwide revenue reached approximately 8.1 billion U.S. dollars, an 22-fold increase since 2008. Nearly 70 percent of lululemon’s global revenue from 2022 was generated in North America, leaving the rest from stores and online purchases from the rest of the world.