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Lululemon said its chief executive would step down at the end of January, as the activewear manufacturer seeks to revive its fortunes after a disappointing stretch of operational and share price performance.
The Canadian company announced on Thursday afternoon it had kicked off a search for a new CEO to take over from Calvin McDonald, who will continue as a senior adviser until the end of March.
Shares in Lululemon, which had more than halved this year amid tariffs, intensifying competition and a tough consumer environment, leapt more than 11 per cent in after-hours trading following the announcement. The company also reported better than forecast third-quarter results and boosted its stock buyback programme by $1bn.
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