VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
lululemon athletica inc (NASDAQ: LULU; TSX: LLL) today announced the
voluntary withdrawal of certain of its reusable bags, or shoppers, from
its stores. This is in the wake of the recent discussion among other
retailers over the proper disposal of reusable bags due to lead content.
These shoppers are distributed free of charge to our guests with their
purchases. lululemon invites all of its guests who have received one of
the shoppers at issue to return them for a replacement shopper. In
addition, any guests who simply wish to dispose of their shopper may
return the shopper to any of our stores for appropriate disposal.
"All available research indicates these bags comply with all applicable
health and safety regulations and are safe for our guests' use," said
Christine Day, CEO of lululemon. "The shoppers at issue were obtained
from our newest supplier, and have only been distributed in our stores
for approximately the last year. We choose our partners carefully and
the manufacturer of the shoppers is known for its green practices, and
is cooperating fully with our review. While we conduct that review, we
believe that from a long-term environmental perspective it is better to
stop distributing these bags. Our guests will be provided with shoppers
from other manufacturers that do not raise potential environmental
concerns."
lululemon takes pride in its unwavering commitment to the health and
well being of our guests, our local communities, and the environment. We
strive to have a positive impact in all we do. For a list of all
affected shoppers and more information, please visit www.lululemon.com/shoppers.
About lululemon athletica inc
lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) is a yoga-inspired athletic apparel
company that creates components for people to live longer, healthier and
more fun lives. By producing products that help keep people active and
stress free, lululemon believes that the world will be a better place.
Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon
works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous
research and product feedback.
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