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{{Infobox company
| name = Lolë
| name = Lolë
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| image = Lolë store at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport.jpg
| image = Lolë store at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport.jpg
| image_caption = Exterior of the Lolë store at the [[McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport]]
| image_caption = Exterior of the Lolë store at the [[McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport]]
| parent =
| parent = [[Lolë Brands Canada ULC]]
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| founder = [[Bernard Mariette]]
| founder = [[Bernard Mariette]]
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|
| areas_served = [[Canada]], [[United States]], [[France]], [[Andorra]], [[Belgium]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Netherlands]], [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], [[Switzerland]]
Todd Steele {{small|([[CEO]])}} |
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| industry = [[Retail]]
Nicolas Beetez {{small|([[Chief operating officer|COO]])}} |
Raphael Groulx |
Rob French |
Nadine Garneau |
Vanessa Marinesi
}}
| areas_served = [[North America]], [[Europe]]
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| industry = [[Retail]] and [[Wholesale]]
| products = Athletic apparel
| products = Athletic apparel
| brands = Sanuk
| founded = {{start date and age|2002}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oakvilledowntown.com/?directory=lole|title=Downtown Oakville: Lolë|access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref>
| founded = {{start date and age|2002}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oakvilledowntown.com/?directory=lole|title=Downtown Oakville: Lolë|access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref>
| location = [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
| location = [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
| num_locations = 50
| num_locations = 6
| num_locations_year = 2020
| num_locations_year = 2024
| website = {{url|http://lolelife.com}}
| website = {{url|http://lolelife.com}}
}}
}}
'''Lolë''' is an athletic apparel designer and retailer based in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/marketing/the-lululemon-rival-that-grew-rapidly-with-almost-no-advertising/article11386583/|title=The Lululemon rival that grew rapidly with almost no advertising|last=Krashinsky Robertson|first=Susan|date=18 April 2013|work=[[The Globe and Mail]]|access-date=25 May 2017}}</ref> The company was founded in 2002 by [[Bernard Mariette]], and currently operates 50 stores in seven countries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/cinqasix/fashion/2012/10/12/lole-a-made-in-quebec-activewear-success-story/|title=Lolë, a made-in-Quebec activewear success story|last=Kelly|first=Jeanette|date=12 October 2012|work=[[CBC Radio]]|access-date=25 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/montreals-lole-takes-aim-at-struggling-lululemon-market/article18116318/|title=Montreal’s Lole takes aim at struggling Lululemon’s market|last=Strauss|first=Marina|date=23 April 2014|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=25 May 2017}}</ref> In June 2018, the company announced an expansion into men's athletic apparel.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2018/6/retail-insider-brief-helen-siwak-june-18-2018?rq=Lolë|title=Metrotown Target Store Replacement Revealed, Lolë Expands into Men’s Wear|date=17 June 2018|work=Retail Insider|access-date=23 June 2018}}</ref> The company is also in the process of opening a [[Los Angeles]] head office for its United States business.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wwd.com/fashion-news/activewear/canadian-activewear-brand-lole-to-open-la-headquarters-launch-mens-1202682927/|title=Canadian Activewear Brand Lolë to Open L.A. Headquarters, Release Men’s|last=Medina|first=Marcy|date=30 May 2018|work=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=23 June 2018|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
'''Lolë''' is an athletic apparel designer and retailer based in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/marketing/the-lululemon-rival-that-grew-rapidly-with-almost-no-advertising/article11386583/|title=The Lululemon rival that grew rapidly with almost no advertising|last=Krashinsky Robertson|first=Susan|date=18 April 2013|work=[[The Globe and Mail]]|access-date=25 May 2017}}</ref> The company was founded in 2002 by [[Bernard Mariette]], and currently operates 5 stores in Canada and 1 store in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lolë stores|website=lolelife|url=https://www.lolelife.com/store-locator|access-date=15 July 2024}}</ref> Much of its business is in wholesale, distributed to retailers like [[Nordstrom]] to be sold in stores.<ref name=cbc>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/cinqasix/fashion/2012/10/12/lole-a-made-in-quebec-activewear-success-story/|title=Lolë, a made-in-Quebec activewear success story|last=Kelly|first=Jeanette|date=12 October 2012|work=[[CBC Radio]]|access-date=25 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/montreals-lole-takes-aim-at-struggling-lululemon-market/article18116318/|title=Montreal's Lole takes aim at struggling Lululemon's market|last=Strauss|first=Marina|date=23 April 2014|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=25 May 2017}}</ref> The company name Lolë is an acronym for 'Live out loud every day'.<ref name=cbc></ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=About us|website=lolelife|url=https://www.lolelife.com/about-us|access-date=15 July 2024}}</ref> In June 2018, the company announced an expansion into men's athletic apparel.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2018/6/retail-insider-brief-helen-siwak-june-18-2018?rq=Lolë|title=Metrotown Target Store Replacement Revealed, Lolë Expands into Men's Wear|date=17 June 2018|work=Retail Insider|access-date=23 June 2018}}</ref>
==Sanuk==
'''Sanuk''', a [[sandal]] brand based in [[Southern California]], was founded in 1997. ''[[Sanuk (Thai word)|Sanuk]]'' is the [[Thai language|Thai]] word for fun.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thaiarc.tu.ac.th/thai/peansiri.htm#sanuk|title=Thai Culture in Language|website=thaiarc.tu.ac.th|access-date=September 16, 2020}}</ref> Founder Jeff Kelley, a Southern California native, started by making sandals out of indoor-outdoor [[carpet]] and inner tubes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/you/super/view/20080215-119175/Happy-Pursuits-Sanuk-In-Manila |title=Happy Pursuits: Sanuk In Manila|website=INQUIRER.net|access-date=April 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102190826/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/you/super/view/20080215-119175/Happy-Pursuits-Sanuk-In-Manila |archive-date=January 2, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In 2010, Sanuk's "Yoga Mat Sandal" was awarded SIMA's "Footwear Product of the Year".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-02 |title=SIMA Image Awards |url=http://simaimageawards.com/pastwinners.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402012402/http://simaimageawards.com/pastwinners.html |archive-date=2016-04-02 |access-date=2022-10-25 }}</ref> [[Deckers Brands]] acquired Sanuk in 2011 for $120 million;<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanuk founder on sandals success and growing your business |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-entrepreneur-put-best-foot-forward-2011sep12-htmlstory.html |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |access-date=November 10, 2021 |date=September 12, 2011}}</ref> Lolë acquired Sanuk in August 2024 for an undisclosed sum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garner |first=Stephen |date=2024-08-15 |title=Deckers Sells Sanuk to Canadian Active Company Lolë Brands |url=https://footwearnews.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/deckers-sells-sanuk-lole-brands-1203676951/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=[[Footwear News]]}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 22:29, 6 September 2024

Lolë
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail and Wholesale
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002)[1]
FounderBernard Mariette
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Number of locations
6 (2024)
Areas served
North America, Europe
Key people
  • Todd Steele (CEO)
  • Nicolas Beetez (COO)
  • Raphael Groulx
  • Rob French
  • Nadine Garneau
  • Vanessa Marinesi
ProductsAthletic apparel
BrandsSanuk
ParentLolë Brands Canada ULC
Websitelolelife.com

Lolë is an athletic apparel designer and retailer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[2] The company was founded in 2002 by Bernard Mariette, and currently operates 5 stores in Canada and 1 store in the U.S.[3] Much of its business is in wholesale, distributed to retailers like Nordstrom to be sold in stores.[4][5] The company name Lolë is an acronym for 'Live out loud every day'.[4][6] In June 2018, the company announced an expansion into men's athletic apparel.[7]

Sanuk

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Sanuk, a sandal brand based in Southern California, was founded in 1997. Sanuk is the Thai word for fun.[8] Founder Jeff Kelley, a Southern California native, started by making sandals out of indoor-outdoor carpet and inner tubes.[9] In 2010, Sanuk's "Yoga Mat Sandal" was awarded SIMA's "Footwear Product of the Year".[10] Deckers Brands acquired Sanuk in 2011 for $120 million;[11] Lolë acquired Sanuk in August 2024 for an undisclosed sum.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Downtown Oakville: Lolë". Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. ^ Krashinsky Robertson, Susan (18 April 2013). "The Lululemon rival that grew rapidly with almost no advertising". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Lolë stores". lolelife. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Kelly, Jeanette (12 October 2012). "Lolë, a made-in-Quebec activewear success story". CBC Radio. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  5. ^ Strauss, Marina (23 April 2014). "Montreal's Lole takes aim at struggling Lululemon's market". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  6. ^ "About us". lolelife. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Metrotown Target Store Replacement Revealed, Lolë Expands into Men's Wear". Retail Insider. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Thai Culture in Language". thaiarc.tu.ac.th. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  9. ^ "Happy Pursuits: Sanuk In Manila". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  10. ^ "SIMA Image Awards". 2016-04-02. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  11. ^ "Sanuk founder on sandals success and growing your business". San Diego Union-Tribune. September 12, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Garner, Stephen (2024-08-15). "Deckers Sells Sanuk to Canadian Active Company Lolë Brands". Footwear News. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

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