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Lululemon Athletica Inc. Provides Update on Phased Global Store Reopening Plan
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today provided details on the company’s phased reopening plan for its
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[{"type":"text","content":" VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nlululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today provided details on the company’s phased reopening plan for its global store operations.\n\n\nAfter closing the majority of lululemon stores globally outside of Greater China in mid-March, the company is gradually welcoming guests back to select locations where it is permitted to do so. lululemon’s phased reopening approach incorporates key learnings from its successful reopening in Greater China and is being carried out week-by-week, market-by-market in accordance with local government and public health authority guidelines. As of today, lululemon has reopened over 150 store locations across North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, with approximately 200 additional locations set to reopen over the next two weeks.\n\n\n“As we begin to reopen lululemon stores around the world, we are taking a balanced and thoughtful approach to ensure all necessary precautions are in place, and to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our people, guests, and communities,” said Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer. “Despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, we are inspired by how our guests have continued to connect digitally through our online offerings and believe lululemon remains well-positioned to help our guests live the sweatlife.”\n\n\nTo support the health and safety of lululemon employees and guests as stores reopen, the company has introduced a new set of in-store practices, which include but are not limited to:\n\n\n\nEmployee Health and Wellbeing: Stores will operate with modified hours, and store teams will wear face coverings and state a daily health declaration before every shift.\n\n\nPhysical Distancing: The number of guests who can enter a lululemon retail location at a given time will be limited, and store layouts will be updated to allow for physical distancing. Additional measures include a modified fitting room experience, with the closure of every second fitting room. A buy online, same-day pickup service is available at select locations.\n\n\nCleaning and Sanitization: Stores will implement enhanced and rigorous cleaning and sanitization practices, and adopt a cashless payment experience where permissible, with contactless “tap” payments preferred.\n\n\nReturns: lululemon’s return policy has been extended to ...