PodcastThe Journal.September 25, 2026

The Epic Drama at Lululemon

Lululemon's new CEO Heidi O'Neill inherits a brand in decline, a founder-led proxy fight, and investor doubt after shares fell 50% this year.

Founder feud: Chip Wilson, Lululemon's founder, ran a full-page WSJ ad in October 2025 calling the company "in a nosedive," then launched a proxy fight nominating three board members.
Sales erosion: North American sales declined and Lululemon's stock lost over $25 billion in market value last year as upstarts Alo, Beyond Yoga, and Vuori took share.

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