Lolë is an athletic apparel designer and retailer based in

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, Canada. The company was founded in 2002 by Bernard Mariette, and currently operates 5 stores in Canada and 1 store in the U.S. Much of its business is in wholesale, distributed to retailers like

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to be sold in stores. The company name Lolë is an acronym for 'Live out loud every day'. In June 2018, the company announced an expansion into men's athletic apparel.

Sanuk

Sanuk, a

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brand based in

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, was founded in 1997. '' Sanuk'' is the Thai word for fun. Founder Jeff Kelley, a Southern California native, started by making sandals out of indoor-outdoor

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and inner tubes. In 2010, Sanuk's "Yoga Mat Sandal" was awarded SIMA's "Footwear Product of the Year". Deckers Brands acquired Sanuk in 2011 for $120 million; Lolë acquired Sanuk in August 2024 for an undisclosed sum.

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