Lululemon Leases Entire Office Block Hongkong Land’s Westbund Central Shanghai
Lululemon, a popular Canadian athletic apparel retailer, has recently made a significant move by signing a lease for an entire office block at Westbund Central in Shanghai. This mixed-use development, owned by Hongkong Land, will serve as the new location for Lululemon’s China Store Support Centre, which serves as the corporate headquarters for their Mainland China operations. This five-storey office block boasts a spacious 96,800 square feet and will be fully operational by October 27th.
According to San Yan Ng, managing director for Lululemon China, moving into Westbund Central is a significant milestone for the company as it reflects their purpose and culture. Stuart Grant, executive director and chief executive of Westbund Central, believes that the new China Store Support Centre will provide Lululemon employees with a premium and interconnected workspace in the heart of the development.
Lululemon is not the only sports retailer that has chosen Westbund Central as its location. In August, Adidas also announced that they will be leasing an 18-storey building with 348,750 square feet of office space in the development. The handover of this building is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2026, with full occupancy by the end of that year.
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Westbund Central is a significant development, with an estimated value of US$8 billion ($10.4 billion). It spans over 1.7 million square meters and is situated along Shanghai’s Xuhui waterfront. This integrated commercial development includes 240,000 square meters of retail space, 650,000 square meters of Grade A office space, 160,000 square meters of luxury residences, two hotels operated by the renowned Mandarin Oriental Group, and over 50,000 square meters of cultural and art venues. As a result, it has become a prime location for businesses looking to establish their presence in China.