Canada's Lululemon Ties Up with Tata CLiQ for India Debut

Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon has announced a partnership with Tata CLiQ, an e-commerce platform under Tata Group's Trent, to mark its entry into the Indian market. Present in over 20 countries including China and the UAE, Lululemon plans to open its first physical store in India in the second half of 2026. The collaboration with Tata CLiQ will support both its offline and digital retail presence in the country.

According to reports, Lululemon’s products will be available on both Tata CLiQ Luxury and Tata CLiQ Fashion. These will include a wide range of athletic and lifestyle apparel designed for activities such as yoga, training, running, tennis, and golf.

“Bringing Lululemon to India has been a part of our market expansion roadmap for a number of years and represents an exciting milestone in our international growth journey. As a brand rooted in wellbeing, we look forward to connecting with India’s guests and communities and supporting their active lifestyles through incredible products and experiences,” said André Maestrini, Executive Vice President of International at Lululemon.

The announcement comes shortly after Lululemon released its Q1 2025 earnings report. The company posted a 7% year-on-year increase in quarterly net revenue to $2.4 billion. Revenue in the Americas rose 3%, while international revenue jumped 19%. Comparable sales increased 1%, with a 2% decline in the Americas offset by a 6% gain internationally. Gross profit grew 8% to $1.4 billion, and gross margin improved by 60 basis points to 58.3%. Operating income rose 1% to $438.6 million, although the operating margin fell to 18.5%. The company ended the quarter with 770 stores, adding three net new company-operated locations.

Trent’s Growing Digital Presence

Tata CLiQ, part of Trent’s digital commerce platform, features over 4,000 fashion brands and more than 15 lakh product styles. It operates under the Westside brand, Trent’s flagship retail chain. Currently, 6% of Westside’s revenue is generated through online channels including Westside.com, Tata CLiQ, and Tata Neu. The online business recorded 41% volume growth in FY25.

In its most recent quarterly update, Trent reported a 20% year-on-year revenue increase for the June quarter, although this was below its five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35%.

As of around 10 am, Trent shares were trading at ₹5,430 on the NSE, up 0.7% from the previous close. However, the stock has fallen 25% since the beginning of the year.