Lolë is an athletic apparel designer and retailer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[2] The company was founded in 2002 by Evelyn Trempe.[3] Bernard Mariette became the CEO in 2009.[4] Lolë currently operates 5 stores in Canada and 1 store in the U.S.[5] Much of its business is in wholesale, distributed to retailers like Nordstrom to be sold in stores.[6][7] The company name Lolë is an acronym for 'Live out loud every day'.[6]
Sanuk, a sandal brand based in Southern California, was founded in 1997. Sanuk is the Thai word for fun.[9] Founder Jeff Kelley, a Southern California native, started by making sandals out of indoor-outdoor carpet and inner tubes.[10] In 2010, Sanuk's "Yoga Mat Sandal" was awarded SIMA's "Footwear Product of the Year".[11] Deckers Brands acquired Sanuk in 2011 for $120 million;[12] Lolë acquired Sanuk in August 2024 for an undisclosed sum.[13]
