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]
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 Exterior of the Lolë store at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport | |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Retail and Wholesale |
| Founded | 2002[1] |
| Founder | Bernard Mariette |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Number of locations | 6 (2024) |
Areas served | North America, Europe |
Key people | |
| Products | Athletic apparel |
| Brands | Paradox |
| Parent | Lolë Brands Canada ULC |
| Website | lolelife |
References
edit- ^ "Downtown Oakville: Lolë". Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ Krashinsky Robertson, Susan (18 April 2013). "The Lululemon rival that grew rapidly with almost no advertising". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ "Lolë stores". lolelife. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ a b Kelly, Jeanette (12 October 2012). "Lolë, a made-in-Quebec activewear success story". CBC Radio. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ Strauss, Marina (23 April 2014). "Montreal's Lole takes aim at struggling Lululemon's market". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ "About us". lolelife. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Metrotown Target Store Replacement Revealed, Lolë Expands into Men's Wear". Retail Insider. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
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