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Lululemon builds next-generation workforce tools for store scheduling and pay

Lululemon’s next-gen workforce tools show scheduling, pay, and labor compliance are core to store growth, not back-office chores.

Lauren Xu•3 min read•11:47 PM

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Guides

JAN toolkit helps Lululemon store leaders handle accommodation requests

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Guides

Lululemon expands educator role with personal shopper benefit

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Career Development

Lululemon spotlights career growth as retail battles turnover

lululemon is leaning on growth, not stopgap thinking, as retail tenure stays short at 2.9 years and the chain keeps adding stores and staff.

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Benefits

Lululemon careers page highlights wellness perks, paid leave and pay equity

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Guides

Lululemon bans AI use in interviews, warns of disqualification

Lululemon now forbids AI in interviews, case studies and written submissions, saying any use means immediate disqualification.

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Lululemon apologizes after China event sparks backlash over drum performance

Lululemon apologized after a Great Wall yoga event drew backlash over a drum critics said looked Japanese, not Chinese. The brand scrubbed campaign material as China became a bigger piece of revenue.

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Guides

Lululemon store leaders are tasked with turning metrics into action

Store leaders are being asked to read the floor like a dashboard. At lululemon, metrics now steer staffing, coaching, and inventory decisions that shape every guest visit.

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Guides

Lululemon job posting reveals how it sets pay and benefits

A senior compensation role shows lululemon ties store pay, bonuses and benefits to market benchmarking, equity goals and annual review cycles.

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Guides

How lululemon's inventory choices shape guest experience and margins

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Guides

OSHA guidance highlights retail injury risks for Lululemon teams

The usual retail motions can turn into injuries fast. OSHA’s ergonomics basics give Lululemon teams a simple way to protect bodies, floors, and service.

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Guides

Lululemon store leaders face overtime pay rules under Labor guidance

Labor overtime rules mean late closes and holiday coverage do not automatically trigger premium pay, even as Lululemon runs 811 stores and 39,000 workers.

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Guides

Lululemon seeks floor-facing assistant managers to lead store teams

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Analysis

Lululemon workers face rising shrink, as retail loss hits operations and safety

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News

Lululemon shareholders back board slate, ending proxy fight with founder

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Career Development

Lululemon leadership summit emphasizes practical, brand-rooted management development

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Guides

Lululemon store leaders should know overtime and scheduling rules

Lululemon managers can turn a routine shift tweak into an overtime or fair-workweek problem fast, especially where local schedule laws add penalty pay.

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Guides

Lululemon posting reveals hidden role behind store performance

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Guides

OSHA crowd safety guidance offers lessons for Lululemon retail teams

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Analysis

Lululemon store role puts community building at the center of sales strategy

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Guides

BLS data shows steady turnover, not growth, in retail jobs

Retail may not be growing, but it keeps opening doors. For lululemon workers, the real story is turnover, training, and who can hold the floor.

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Analysis

Lululemon store leaders learn retention and scheduling are linked

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News

Lululemon launches Summer Series with 50,000 free yoga and Pilates spots

Lululemon is opening 50,000 free yoga and Pilates spots across North America, turning class attendance into store traffic and repeat visits.

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Analysis

Nike’s weak China results signal a tough road for Lululemon

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Analysis

Europe’s fast-fashion crackdown may boost premium retail value messaging

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Analysis

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Career Development

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Analysis

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