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Lolë Brands Acquires Louis Garneau Sports

September 15, 2024

Consumer Products

Montreal-based apparel company Lolë Brands has acquired Quebec-founded Louis Garneau Sports, the cycling and sports equipment company behind the Garneau, Sugoi and Sombrio brands. The deal, effective immediately, will broaden Lolë’s product offering in cycling and sports apparel as part of its global expansion; financial terms were not disclosed.

Lolë Brands Acquires Sanuk from Deckers Brands

August 15, 2024

Consumer Products

Lolë Brands, a Montreal-based apparel company, has acquired outdoor lifestyle footwear brand Sanuk from Deckers Brands. Under the new ownership Sanuk will receive renewed investment, relocate operations with a new Los Angeles office, and be led by newly appointed VP, General Manager Katie Pruitt to prioritize direct-to-consumer and wholesale growth.

Oberalp Group Acquires Evolv

June 25, 2019

Consumer Products

The Oberalp Group, a family-owned Italian outdoor brands company, has acquired Evolv, the U.S.-based climbing shoe brand, from BRS Outdoor Holdings (an investment platform of BRS & Co.). Oberalp will keep Evolv headquartered in Los Angeles and plans to invest to grow the brand in the US and Canada while leveraging Oberalp’s international distribution to expand Evolv in Europe and Asia.

Revolve Acquires Majority Stake in Alexandre Vauthier

June 25, 2024

Consumer Products

Revolve Group, Inc. acquired a majority stake in French haute couture house Alexandre Vauthier and will invest six million euros over three years into the brand. The Los Angeles–based retailer said it will contribute newly purchased assets to a new business entity as it seeks to expand into luxury couture following Vauthier's recent administration proceedings; financial terms beyond the investment schedule were not disclosed.

Jacmel NYC Acquires eCommerce Brand The Boho Boutique

August 17, 2021

E-Commerce

Jacmel NYC, a major U.S. jewelry manufacturer and distributor, has acquired The Boho Boutique, an e-commerce DTC jewelry brand launched in December 2016, for an undisclosed amount. Jacmel said the deal will accelerate its digital and direct-to-consumer strategy; founder Saul Owide will move on to new projects including Rachel Bloom NYC.

Thrive International Acquires LÍLLÉbaby

January 21, 2021

Consumer Products

Thrive International, Inc. has acquired LÍLLÉbaby, the award-winning maker of baby carriers, adding the brand to Thrive's portfolio of juvenile and lifestyle baby brands. Thrive said it will leverage its multi-channel retail and e-commerce capabilities to expand LÍLLÉbaby's domestic and international reach while LÍLLÉbaby's CEO will remain on as a consultant during integration.