On Monday, Lululemon, the Canadian athleisure brand, announced its decision to shut down its distribution center in Sumner, Washington, resulting in the termination of more than 100 employees. The closure, confirmed by a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state’s employment security department, will see layoffs commencing on June 21. However, the facility will continue operations until the end of the year.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Lululemon stated: “As we continue to deliver on our growth strategy to meet the needs of our guests, we regularly evaluate our distribution network to help shape and support the future vision of our business.” The spokesperson added: “Following a review of our current infrastructure and the evolution of our fulfillment strategy, which includes a multi-year investment to increase overall capacity and support our growth, we have made the decision to close one of our smaller distribution centers – located in Sumner, WA – at the end of 2024.”
The move comes as part of Lululemon’s efforts to optimize its distribution network and enhance its capacity to accommodate its expanding operations and future growth.
