Lululemon to Close Washington Distribution Center, Lay Off 128 Employees
The athletic apparel company is shutting down its Sumner facility as part of a strategic realignment, despite recent expansions in warehouse capacity.
- Lululemon is closing its distribution center in Sumner, Washington, affecting 128 jobs.
- The closure is part of a broader strategy to optimize its distribution network following significant expansion.
- Employees affected by the closure will be supported through the transition, with some relocating to other facilities.
- The company has recently opened new, larger distribution centers in Los Angeles and Toronto.
- Despite the expansion, Lululemon's sales in North America have begun to stagnate, impacting its financial forecasts.