Lululemon Founder Criticizes Company's Inclusivity, Suggests Selective Customer Base
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune
Chip Wilson, the billionaire founder of Lululemon, criticized the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, suggesting that brands should not aim to be "everything to everybody." Despite stepping down a decade ago, Wilson's stake in the company has significantly increased his net worth. His history of controversial remarks includes anti-Asian, sexist, and fat-phobic comments. Meanwhile, Lululemon has been attempting to promote inclusivity and diversity, but faces criticism for what some see as superficial or hypocritical actions, especially given its high product prices and a recent anti-capitalist themed workshop that contradicted the company's capitalist success.