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Lululemon

Lululemon: A leading Canadian multinational athletic apparel retailer, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and incorporated in Delaware, USA. It specialises in designing and selling premium athletic wear and accessories for yoga, running, and training, pioneering the athleisure market. Lululemon primarily targets affluent, health-conscious individuals, expanding its reach to men. Known for its high-quality, innovative products and strong community engagement, it has achieved significant global market position, including factories hosted in Vietnam. Its business focus is on promoting a healthy lifestyle and fostering brand loyalty.

An Alo clothing store at a shopping mall in Houston, Texas. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China consumption

Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with new store on Alibaba’s Tmall

The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market.

10 Aug 2026 - 9:06PM

China consumption

Under pressure: China’s yoga apparel market slows as consumers diversify hobbies

18 Jul 2026 - 11:00AM

Trending in China

Lululemon apologises for China event with actor beating Japanese drum on Great Wall

19 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power

Hong Kong is blessed with ambitious, creative local brands. Investing in them will help set the city apart from other shopping destinations.

19 Jun 2026 - 10:22AMvideocam

Customers leave a Bakehouse shop in Causeway Bay with their purchases on July 26, 2025. Photo: Antony Dickson

Icons and Influencers

Who is Olivia Burgess the dancer sparking dating rumours with Joshua Jackson?

She was spotted with the Dawson’s Creek actor in New York City, and has worked with Beyoncé, Kanye West’s Yeezy, Jean Paul Gaultier and Lululemon.

11 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM

Luxury travel

The creative’s guide to Austin, the coolest city in the US

Matthew McConaughey, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are among those who live in this city renowned for its barbecue, cowboy boots and home-grown brands like Kendra Scott.

11 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Hong Kong economy

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space.

23 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM

K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

China property

China mall shuffle: as EVs exit, who’s filling the ground-floor showrooms?

New demand for mall space comes from brands riding fresh trends, including Unitree Robotics, Pop Mart and Lululemon.

15 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Alo Yoga takes over waterfront store space in Hong Kong as its Asia play heats up

Company moves into 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in latest example of success of ‘experience-led’ brands.

7 Feb 2026 - 6:38PM

China’s private sector

Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance

Rise of upper middle class reshapes China’s retail market, driving demand for quality goods and creating a battleground for global brands.

11 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM

The success of US retailer Sam’s Club in China is attributed to its “premium-value” offering sought by upper-middle-income consumers. Photo: Eugene Lee

Canada

Canada’s Carney to meet Xi in China, as Trump tariffs hurt US ties

PM Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for trade and other talks in first such trip by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade.

8 Jan 2026 - 3:41AMvideocam

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the start of a meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, in October. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP

Fashion

8 cosy yet stylish down jackets just in time for winter

Whatever your preferred fit and style, there’s a puffer jacket for you from these luxury houses and leading fashion brands.

9 Dec 2025 - 10:24AM

Mainland China

China’s importers sign record US$83.5 billion in deals at trade expo

Deal value at the just-ended import fair rises 4.4 per cent from a year earlier, reflecting confidence in Chinese consumer spending.

10 Nov 2025 - 8:04PM

Banking & finance

Luxury and lifestyle giants signal confidence in China’s consumer recovery

L’Oréal and Lululemon lead a wave of foreign firms vowing fresh investment at Shanghai’s import expo, betting on a recovering luxury market.

6 Nov 2025 - 7:33PM

The L’Oréal Group stand at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

Li Qiang

China to ‘embrace free markets and free trade’, premier says at CIIE

Addressing government officials, business leaders, merchants in Shanghai, premier said Beijing was resolute about supporting globalisation.

5 Nov 2025 - 8:59PM

The National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai is the venue for the China International Import Expo. This year, the CIIE has attracted 4,108 companies from around the world. Photo: Xinhua

China property

Exclusive | Lululemon moves to Hongkong Land project in Shanghai, bucking property downtrend

Move to West Bund underlines athletic apparel retailer’s ‘continued investment in mainland China and commitment to developing local talent’.

15 Oct 2025 - 9:58PM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend September 19-21

Shop for local celebrities’ preloved clothing, enjoy Thai treats, watch a musical inspired by a Hong Kong true crime and more this weekend.

19 Sep 2025 - 6:38PMvideocam

United States

US stocks wobble as Wall Street wrangles with whether job market is too weak

Hopes that weak employment data would spur the Fed to cut interest rates were balanced by fears that an economic downturn is looming.

6 Sep 2025 - 5:18AMvideocam

The New York Stock Exchange. While the data on the US job market is disappointing, it is still not so weak that it is screaming a recession. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jane Wong, the Hong Kong actress starring in Squid Game season 3

Wong’s making headlines as a Chinese-speaking VIP in the final season of Squid Game, but she’s also starred in numerous Hong Kong films – off-screen, she enjoys time with her Japanese husband and cat.

8 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM

Wellness

From 0 to 300km in 1 year. How this non-runner conquered ultra-marathons

Hongkonger Vriko Kwok’s journey to ultra athlete is among stories in a new book that shows how female-specific training can help them excel.

3 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM

Hongkonger Vriko Kwok (centre) takes part in Lululemon’s six-day ultra-marathon event “Further” with other runners in California in March 2024. Photo: Instagram/lululemon

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Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with new store on Alibaba’s Tmall

The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market.

Under pressure: China’s yoga apparel market slows as consumers diversify hobbies

Lululemon apologises for China event with actor beating Japanese drum on Great Wall

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power

Hong Kong is blessed with ambitious, creative local brands. Investing in them will help set the city apart from other shopping destinations.

Who is Olivia Burgess the dancer sparking dating rumours with Joshua Jackson?

She was spotted with the Dawson’s Creek actor in New York City, and has worked with Beyoncé, Kanye West’s Yeezy, Jean Paul Gaultier and Lululemon.

The creative’s guide to Austin, the coolest city in the US

Matthew McConaughey, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are among those who live in this city renowned for its barbecue, cowboy boots and home-grown brands like Kendra Scott.

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space.

China mall shuffle: as EVs exit, who’s filling the ground-floor showrooms?

New demand for mall space comes from brands riding fresh trends, including Unitree Robotics, Pop Mart and Lululemon.

Alo Yoga takes over waterfront store space in Hong Kong as its Asia play heats up

Company moves into 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in latest example of success of ‘experience-led’ brands.

Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance

Rise of upper middle class reshapes China’s retail market, driving demand for quality goods and creating a battleground for global brands.

Canada’s Carney to meet Xi in China, as Trump tariffs hurt US ties

PM Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for trade and other talks in first such trip by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade.

8 cosy yet stylish down jackets just in time for winter

Whatever your preferred fit and style, there’s a puffer jacket for you from these luxury houses and leading fashion brands.

China’s importers sign record US$83.5 billion in deals at trade expo

Deal value at the just-ended import fair rises 4.4 per cent from a year earlier, reflecting confidence in Chinese consumer spending.

Luxury and lifestyle giants signal confidence in China’s consumer recovery

L’Oréal and Lululemon lead a wave of foreign firms vowing fresh investment at Shanghai’s import expo, betting on a recovering luxury market.

China to ‘embrace free markets and free trade’, premier says at CIIE

Addressing government officials, business leaders, merchants in Shanghai, premier said Beijing was resolute about supporting globalisation.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Lululemon moves to Hongkong Land project in Shanghai, bucking property downtrend

Move to West Bund underlines athletic apparel retailer’s ‘continued investment in mainland China and commitment to developing local talent’.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend September 19-21

Shop for local celebrities’ preloved clothing, enjoy Thai treats, watch a musical inspired by a Hong Kong true crime and more this weekend.

US stocks wobble as Wall Street wrangles with whether job market is too weak

Hopes that weak employment data would spur the Fed to cut interest rates were balanced by fears that an economic downturn is looming.

Meet Jane Wong, the Hong Kong actress starring in Squid Game season 3

Wong’s making headlines as a Chinese-speaking VIP in the final season of Squid Game, but she’s also starred in numerous Hong Kong films – off-screen, she enjoys time with her Japanese husband and cat.

From 0 to 300km in 1 year. How this non-runner conquered ultra-marathons

Hongkonger Vriko Kwok’s journey to ultra athlete is among stories in a new book that shows how female-specific training can help them excel.

Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power

Exclusive | Lululemon moves to Hongkong Land project in Shanghai, bucking property downtrend