Andy Riesmeyer and Will Conybeare
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Founder and former Lululemon CEO Chip Wilson caused a stir this week when he made remarks about the company's diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Wilson said Forbes That he was dissatisfied with the “total diversity and inclusion” that Lululemon pursues in the clothing brand he founded in 1998 and in which he maintains an 8 percent stake.
He also commented that the actors in Lululemon commercials were “unhealthy”, “sick” and “uninspiring” before saying “You have to be clear that you don't want certain customers coming in.”
The company has distanced itself from its former leader, He told CNN in a statement That Wilson does not speak for the company and that his views do not align with the values and beliefs of the brand.
according to Reports from AxiosBusinesses' views on DEI programs have changed; Some have begun to push back on corporate diversity packages, calling them largely “cosmetic.”
Others, like Lululemon, seem to be sticking to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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