In a baffling twist, LuLaRoe, the brand famous for its ultra-soft leggings and questionable business practices, has once again left its consultants in a lurch. Recently, the company unexpectedly reverted to its outdated Going Out-of-Business Policy, leaving many of its sellers without answers or funds.
The sudden policy shift has left consultants feeling betrayed, with many losing out on thousands of dollars. Frustration is bubbling over in online communities, as consultants scramble to understand how this new policy impacts their inventory—especially for those who followed earlier guidelines to exit the business. Many are still waiting for shipping labels they requested just a few months ago, unsure of what happens next.
The situation escalated as LuLaRoe, while dragging its feet on payments to consultants, decided to take legal action against Christina Green, the founder of the well-known whistleblower blog, MommyUnsanctioned. Despite being unable to fulfill financial obligations to its consultants, LuLaRoe is willing to invest time and resources into suing a mom blogger.
Green established her blog in late 2016, initially to share product reviews and discuss women’s issues. However, after becoming disillusioned with LuLaRoe’s practices, she began sharing the troubling experiences of fellow consultants. The outpouring of stories revealed a troubling pattern of dissatisfaction, as many former consultants echoed similar grievances, particularly regarding the quality of the infamous leggings.
In a recent court filing in Illinois, LuLaRoe is demanding that Green disclose her sources who provided information on the company’s dubious practices. They argue that her blog does not qualify for journalistic protections because she reposts material rather than gathering it herself. This raises an eyebrow—if LuLaRoe insists that its consultants are independent business owners, how can they restrict their ability to share experiences about their own businesses?
In a chat with us, Green asserted, “LuLaRoe’s attempt to intimidate me highlights a larger issue with corporations that believe they are above individual voices.” She feels a responsibility to protect those who have bravely shared their stories. Many consultants are still stuck in limbo, uncertain about their returns due to the new policy.
Take, for instance, a consultant named Mia, who submitted her exit paperwork in late August but has yet to receive the shipping labels for her $10,000 worth of inventory. As shipping costs mount, she’s forced to consider selling her items at a loss to avoid further financial strain. Another consultant, Jenna, expressed similar concerns about her $4,000 inventory, fearing that recent changes could jeopardize her expected refunds.
As the anxiety grows, Green remains steadfast in her commitment to amplify the voices of those affected by LuLaRoe’s practices. “I’m not backing down,” she declared. “I’m here for the people who feel they can’t speak out.”
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In summary, LuLaRoe’s troubling business practices continue to create chaos for its consultants, who are left in uncertainty while the company turns its attention to legal battles against bloggers instead of resolving their financial issues.