Canada's lululemon to enter India in partnership with Tata CLiQ
Through the partnership built on a franchise model, lululemon will open its first store in India as well as local e-commerce stores in the market on Tata CLiQ Luxury and Tata CLiQ Fashion in the second half of 2026.
lululemon will stock up its India stores with athletic and lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories.
'Bringing lululemon to India has been a part of our market expansion roadmap for a number of years and represents an exciting milestone in our international growth journey,' said André Maestrini, Executive Vice President of International at lululemon. 'As a brand rooted in wellbeing, we look forward to connecting with India's guests and communities and supporting their active lifestyles through incredible products and experiences.
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Market expansion is key to lululemon's growth strategy. The brand is currently present in more than 30 markets around the world.
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