The retailer's strong performance came as it continued to navigate operating challenges related to the pandemic, including ongoing store closures, capacity constraints, supply chain challenges with ports and reduced air freight capacity, CEO Calvin McDonald told analysts during a conference call to discuss results.
"While challenges of all types will no doubt remain going forward, I'm confident that we will continue to manage them effectively and deliver outstanding results," he said. "We are well positioned for the post-pandemic world and the opportunities ahead of us are significant and continue to expand."
Many of Lululemon's stores were closed for a significant portion of its first quarter last year. It shuttered all its stores in China in February 2020, followed by all stores in North America, Europe and some Asia Pacific countries in March to help curb the spread of COVID-19.