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Lululemon Bets New Leaders Will Help It See Through Woes

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Lululemon Bets New Leaders Will Help It See Through Woes

December 11, 2013 • After a tough year in which some of its pants allowed too much to be seen, the yoga clothier has found a new CEO. Also, founder and Chairman Chip Wilson plans to step aside. He caused controversy with comments about why some women's bodies may not fit into his company's pants.

Lululemon Founder: Our Pants Won't Work For Some Women

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Lululemon Founder: Our Pants Won't Work For Some Women

November 7, 2013 • The yoga clothier had a big public relations problem earlier this year when women complained that some of its pants allowed too much to be seen. Founder Chip Wilson says any woman can wear his company's clothes, but "quite frankly, some women's bodies just actually don't work" in them.

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