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lululemon names Vineet Mehta VP to lead its Bengaluru tech hub as first India store nears
lululemon appointed Vineet Mehta as Vice President to lead its India Technology Hub in Bengaluru, set up in 2021. The move comes as its first India store, via franchise partner Tata CLiQ, opens this autumn at New Delhi's DLF Promenade.
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Who and when
Figures from IMAGES Business of Fashion,
| Markets lululemon operates in: | more than 30 |
|---|---|
| Technologist hiring target by 2022: | close to 250 |
| Tata CLiQ selected as franchise partner: | 2025 |
| India store announcement: | July 2026 |
| Years building technology capability centres in India: | more than two decades |
| lululemon founded: | 1998 |
Why the change matters
With Vineet Mehta now leading the Bengaluru tech hub just ahead of the autumn 2026 opening at DLF Promenade, lululemon is lining up India-based tech capability alongside a Tata CLiQ franchise launch, so premium activewear rivals in Delhi malls should expect a well-prepared entrant and review their own positioning and digital experience.
What to watch next
- An announced opening date for DLF Promenade, or a delay beyond autumn 2026
- Bengaluru hub job postings or further leadership hires under Mehta
- lululemon or Tata CLiQ naming a second India location or an India online store
- Commentary from lululemon management on early India sales or traffic after the opening
- Visible rival promotions or new premium activewear launches in Delhi malls
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- lululemon is likely to confirm an exact opening date and open-day details for DLF Promenade as autumn 2026 nears, with marketing aimed at New Delhi.
- Tata CLiQ is likely to publicize its franchise role and tie the store into its retail and digital network as the launch approaches.
- Vineet Mehta is likely to expand hiring at the Bengaluru hub, with engineering and data roles that support the India launch and global digital systems.
- lululemon may introduce India-specific e-commerce, pricing and fulfillment for local customers around the store opening.
- Rival activewear and athleisure brands in India may step up promotions or local marketing in Delhi as the opening nears.
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