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Lululemon, the popular athletic apparel retailer, has announced plans to close its distribution center in Sumner, Washington, and lay off 128 employees. This decision comes after the company opened a massive new warehouse outside of Los Angeles, signaling a shift in its distribution strategy.
According to a recent WARN notice filed by Lululemon, the layoffs will begin on June 21, with the facility expected to close by the end of the year. A spokesperson for the company explained that the closure is part of a larger optimization effort to support their growth strategy and increase overall capacity.
While some employees will have the opportunity to relocate to other facilities, including the newly opened distribution center in the greater Los Angeles area, the closure will result in the reduction of over 100 positions at the Sumner distribution center.
This move by Lululemon comes as the company has been rapidly expanding its warehouse footprint in recent years. By the end of January 2021, the company leased and owned 1.12 million square feet of distribution centers across Canada and the U.S. That footprint has since grown to nearly 4 million square feet, with the addition of two new facilities outside of Los Angeles and Toronto.
The new California facility has already opened its doors, while the Canadian facility is expected to be operational by fiscal 2026. Despite these expansions, Lululemon has faced challenges in its North American market, as sales growth in the region has started to stagnate.
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