Essay On Lululemon

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In our everyday life, we are exposed to quality in a variety of forms, especially with product advertising. I believe that product quality is what sets apart a company. With the growing competition in market clothing trends, the number one goal is to cement the retailer's reputation as the top quality. Having good quality is a competitive advantage against others who offer similar products in the marketplace. I've always said, "Quality over quantity." I would rather have a nice pair of pants that are going to last long term, than having a pair that I will constantly need to be rebuying.
Lululemon is a company that I have always received high-quality products. Lululemon founded in Vancouver, BV. It is an active company providing athletic apparel for yoga, running, & training. Lululemon has become so popular that it is now part of an everyday wear regardless of an athletic activity. Lululemon holds true to their values & stands behind the quality of their products. It’s written clearly on their website;
"Quality is the heart of who we are— it shows up in our people, our conversations, and our product. Product quality is the foundation we stand on and this foundation is comprised of
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Victoria Secret was founded by Roy Raymond and opening the first store on June 12, 1977, at the Stanford Shopping Center. I used to work for a Victoria Secrets; I was not on the quality control team, however, we would often receive products that we could not lay on the floor due to the quality, whether it had a hole or the shirt not made correctly. The quality control at Victoria Secret's, in my opinion, is horrible. The performances of the leggings are often sheared & see through; they will often fade after one wash as well the shirts. They don't stand behind their products, and if the tags aren't attached, you cannot return the item regardless of if there is a hole in one wear or

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