Observed Signal · Aug 13, 2026 · Expansion · Source: Retail Dive · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Fabletics to Triple International Retail Footprint
Fabletics announced a major retail expansion after surpassing $1 billion in net revenue. The digitally native athleticwear brand plans to open up to 20 new international stores and 25 new U.S. stores (45 total) over the next 12 months, and to expand into markets including India, the United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Peru and across Central America. The company currently operates more than 135 retail stores globally and sells online in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Fabletics said it aims to double revenue and quadruple EBITDA over the next five years, describing brick-and-mortar growth as a key driver to complement international e-commerce and wholesale operations.
Major DTC brand announcing a substantial brick-and-mortar expansion and multi-year financial targets; relevant to retail footprint, retail real estate and DTC strategy but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Fabletics plans to open as many as 20 new international stores and 25 new U.S. stores over the next 12 months (up to 45 total).
- The company expects to expand into India, the United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Peru and regions across Central America throughout 2026 and 2027.
- Fabletics reported surpassing $1 billion in net revenue and said it aims to double revenue and quadruple EBITDA over the next five years.
- Fabletics currently sells online in the U.S., Canada and Europe and has more than 135 retail stores globally.
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“It is reflective of a wider trend from athleisure brands including Vuori, Alo Yoga, Lululemon and Outdoor Voices, all of which have expanded...”
“It is reflective of a wider trend from athleisure brands including Vuori, Alo Yoga, Lululemon and Outdoor Voices, all of which have expanded...”
“It is reflective of a wider trend from athleisure brands including Vuori, Alo Yoga, Lululemon and Outdoor Voices, all of which have expanded...”
“Fabletics plans to triple its international footprint and open as many as 20 new stores worldwide over the next year, according to a Wednesd...”
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Fabletics doubles college merchandise via College Shop
Fabletics has expanded its College Shop program, now offering licensed merchandise for 200 U.S. colleges and universities available online and in a 14-store pilot near campuses. The brand doubled its college partnerships after a spring test with roughly 100 schools produced strong results, according to Meera Bhatia, president of Fabletics. The College Shop assortment is sold on Fabletics.com and in select retail locations (about 10% of its ~135-store fleet) and will be promoted via college-age influencers and social content. Fabletics surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2025, has more than 3 million active customers, and is targeting $2 billion in revenue and a fourfold increase in EBITDA by 2030 while expanding internationally and opening new stores.
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