LULU lululemon athletica Appoints Tara Poseley as Chief

"Tara brings tremendous experience in merchandising and product execution that will greatly enhance the leadership team and increase the level of sophistication with which we approach the merchandising function. In addition, her proven track record in product allocation and planning will help us to maximize the productivity of each lululemon store. Tara checks all of the skill boxes and will be a great cultural fit and the team looks forward to working closely with her," said Christine Day, CEO of lululemon athletica. "With Tara as Chief Product Officer and Jennifer Battersby having accepted the role of Senior Vice President of Sourcing, we have greatly fortified our product engine and execution capabilities, an investment in the business that will pay dividends as we pursue new growth opportunities."

A seasoned and accomplished retail executive, Ms. Poseley brings 25 years of experience in strategic product development, merchandising and brand management for both large-scale and entrepreneurial businesses, running apparel, accessories, men's, women's and children's categories. She most recently served as President of Kmart Apparel, a multi-channel, multi-category business with several billion in revenue, at which she was responsible for the revitalization of Kmart Apparel and the launch of several new product collections to attract a younger and multi-cultural customer. Previously, she held the position of Interim President at Bebe Stores, Inc, President of Disney Stores North America (The Children's Place), and CEO of Design Within Reach (DWR). Ms. Poseley also held a range of senior merchandising and design management positions during her 15 year tenure at Gap Inc. Tara practices yoga, is an avid telemark skier, loves spending time in outdoor activities with her family and looks forward to living in Vancouver, B.C.

Chip Wilson, Founder and Chairman of the Board added, "on behalf of the Board, we are thrilled that Tara will be joining the lululemon family. We believe that her passion for athletics and product combined with her experience in the vertical apparel business will fit perfectly in the lululemon culture. These strengths will serve her well as she inspires our design team to continue pushing the envelope when it comes to the design, fit and function of our product."

About lululemon athletica inc.

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) is a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company that creates components for people to live long, healthy and 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. For more information, visit  www.lululemon.com .

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