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Rapid Response: Stay versatile, w/Lululemon Athletica CEO Calvin McDonald

Rapid Response: Stay versatile, w/Lululemon Athletica CEO Calvin McDonald

Masters of Scale · WaitWhat

January 26, 202324m 26s

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Show Notes

While many retail businesses have struggled to cope with a wave of disruptions — from pandemic to supply chains to inflation — Lululemon has continued to scale, even when retail sales elsewhere dipped. CEO Calvin McDonald shares how mid-term strategic planning, control over inventory, and a culture that climbs mountains together has fueled agility and versatility. When it comes to brand-building and community building, Calvin says, it’s critical to lean into listening, so you can amplify what makes your business truly distinctive. 

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