Analysis of Lululemon’s Marketing Strategies Based on the 4P Theory

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10.2991/978-94-6239-642-5_111How to use a DOI?

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Localized Marketing Activities; Distribution System; Pricing Mechanism

Abstract

TBased on the background of rapid expansion and increasingly fierce competition in China’s sports and leisure market, this study takes high-end sports brand Lululemon as study subject to analyze its marketing strategy and economic performance in the Chinese market in depth. The study adopts the case study method and is carried out under the analytical framework of 4P. Combined with economic concepts such as signaling theory, it systematically examines Lululemon’s product strategy, pricing mechanism, distribution system and localized marketing activities. The results of the study show that Lululemon has achieved high growth rates by shaping vertical differentiation through technological innovation, using high-pricing strategies to signal quality and build community identity, and creating positive network externalities through KOL marketing and community operations. However, its market generalization strategy has also led to the risk of brand dilution and growth slowdown. The study concludes that Lululemon needs to establish a multi-level brand architecture, strengthen supply chain control and implement a gradient downward strategy in order to achieve sustainable growth while maintaining brand premium.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xinyi Shi
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/29
TI  - Analysis of Lululemon’s Marketing Strategies Based on the 4P Theory
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 11th International Conference on Financial Innovation and Economic Development (ICFIED 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1053
EP  - 1063
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-642-5_111
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-642-5_111
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