LOLË BRANDS ACQUIRES FOOTWEAR BRAND SANUK

Lolë Brands, a global apparel company producing athleisure, active, and outerwear products, has acquired the outdoor lifestyle footwear brand Sanuk, previously a division of Deckers Brands.

Founded in 1997 within the surfing, action sports, and outdoor community, Sanuk has long been synonymous with comfort, creativity, and free-spirited adventure. The partnership will usher in a new era for the beloved Southern California-born brand, as Sanuk and Lolë are committed to responsibly produced, innovative, and stylish designs.

Under new ownership, Sanuk will benefit from a renewed investment to build on its core strengths, such as unique, consumer-centric products and marketing that differentiates the brand in the marketplace. Sanuk’s loyal customer base of wholesale partners can look forward to experiencing the brand’s evolution, which includes a nimble and progressive approach to marketplace management and customer service.

Serving over a decade with Sanuk and bringing 20 years of industry experience, Katie Pruitt has been appointed Vice President, General Manager of Sanuk and is the ideal choice to lead the brand into the future. Pruitt will focus on evolving the brand strategy and prioritizing direct-to-consumer and wholesale customers to drive innovation and growth. Sanuk will relocate its operations in the coming months and open a new office in Los Angeles, CA.

“Sanuk is iconic for its disruptive spirit and loyal fanbase, and we’re pleased to welcome the brand to the Lolë family,” says Todd Steele, Lolë CEO. “We look forward to working alongside Katie and leveraging Lolë’s resources and partnerships to embark on a new stage of growth for the brand.”

“I’m honored to join the team at Lolë Brands, a talented group with whom I share a similar passion and vision for building brands,” says Katie Pruitt, Sanuk Vice President, General Manager. “Together, we see exciting opportunities to elevate Sanuk’s product offerings, disrupt the marketplace and build brand love with our growing community of Sanuk fans.”

This acquisition marks the second for Lolë in the past year (the company acquired the San Francisco-based sustainable womenswear brand Époque Évolution in April 2023) as it expands its portfolio of environmentally conscious consumer brands.