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Birkenstock

Birkenstock invests 110 million euros in new shoe factory

Sep 15, 2022 / Germany
The German brand revealed that the investment of around 110 million euros in the new site in Pasewalk, Northeast Germany, is "by far" the largest individual one in the company's history

Birkenstock names new Managing Director for Europe

Jun 25, 2021 / Germany
Birkenstock appointed Nico Bouyakhf as Managing Director for Europe. He will be responsible for the region across all sales channels, including direct-to-consumer

Birkenstock sells majority stake to the company behind LVMH

Mar 2, 2021 / Germany
The Germany-based lifestyle brand has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake in Birkenstock Group to L Catterton, the private equity firm, and its affiliates including Financière Agache, the family investment company of Bernard Arnault (owner of LVMH)

Birkenstock, brand of the year

Mar 5, 2018 / United States
Footwear Plus magazine announced the winners of the 19th annual Plus Awards. The awards are determined by the votes of industry members and consumers

Birkenstock discontinuing Amazon deliveries in Europe

Dec 11, 2017 / Europe
The Germany-based footwear company has issued a statement where it claims consumers have been misled by counterfeit products offered for sale on Amazon Marketplace. They will discontinue deliveries through Amazon effective in the new year

Birkenstock named Brand of the year

Dec 1, 2017 / Germany
The recognition was given at the Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York city. This marks the second time the German brand receives such top honor, after also being awarded in 2013. The prize was received by Birkenstock  Global CEO, Markus Bensberg, and Birkenstock Americas CEO, David Kahan
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