Huub Valkenburg and Jay Duke Acquire Finnish Running Brand, Karhu
Athletic footwear and apparel executives, Huub Valkenburg and Jay Duke, today announced the purchase of the legendary Finnish running brand, KARHU. KARHU Holding B.V. (KARHU) acquired the trademarks and patents of the KARHU brand, which was established in 1916. Karhu Sporting Goods Oy, previous owner of the brand, remains the licensee for the Scandinavian market.