BIRKENSTOCK is the inventor of the footbed and is committed to a clear purpose: foot health. The company's shoemaking tradition can be traced back to 1774. Deeply rooted in orthopedics, the brand stands for superior functionality, the commitment to craftsmanship, uncompromising quality and the promise of an ultimate product experience. The brand transfers this concept of well-being to shoes, sleep systems and natural cosmetics to help make the lives of our customers richer and better.
With 5,500+ employees worldwide, this traditional, sixth-generation family-run business is also one of the German footwear industry’s biggest employers. Manufactured in Germany, BIRKENSTOCK products are sold in more than 100 countries globally.
With 5,500+ employees worldwide, this traditional, sixth-generation family-run business is also one of the German footwear industry’s biggest employers. Manufactured in Germany, BIRKENSTOCK products are sold in more than 100 countries globally.
Location: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne
Employees: 5001-10000
Founded date: 1774
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| 22.07.2024 | BIRKENSTOCK OPENS ITS VERY FIRST OWN RETAIL STORE IN FRANCE | Located in the Marais district of Paris, the store is a milestone in BIRKENSTOCK's retail expansion in Europe LINZ AM RHEIN, Germany and PARIS, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A PERFECT LOCATION On July 20, BIRKENSTOCK will open its very firs... |
| 13.07.2024 | Birkenstock's New Managing Director for South-East Asia and Down Under | Birkenstock, the iconic footwear brand, has appointed Evelyn Chua as the new Managing Director for South-East Asia and Down Under. With over 15 years of experience in the retail industry, Chua is set to accelerate growth and deepen the bran... |
| 11.07.2024 | BIRKENSTOCK APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND DOWN UNDER: EVELYN CHUA TO ACCELERATE GROWTH AND TO DEEPEN ITS FOOTPRINT IN THE WHITE SPACE REGION | LINZ, Germany, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BIRKENSTOCK has appointed Evelyn Chua as Managing Director for South-East Asia and Down Under, effective July 1, 2024. In this newly created position, Chua will lead, from the company's regional ... |
| 11.07.2024 | BIRKENSTOCK APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND DOWN UNDER: EVELYN CHUA TO ACCELERATE GROWTH AND TO DEEPEN ITS FOOTPRINT IN THE WHITE SPACE REGION | LINZ, Germany, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BIRKENSTOCK has appointed Evelyn Chua as Managing Director for South-East Asia and Down Under, effective July 1, 2024. In this newly created position, Chua will lead, from the company's regional ... |
| 07.11.2023 | BIRKENSTOCK APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR GREATER CHINA: TIFFANY WU TO LEAD AND TO ACCELERATE THE COMPANY'S EXPANSION IN THE GROWTH REGION WITH THE LARGEST UNTAPPED WHITE SPACE POTENTIAL | - Picture is available at AP - LINZ AM RHEIN, Germany and SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIRKENSTOCK has appointed Tiffany Wu as Managing Director Greater China, effective November 1, 2023. In this newly created position, Wu will le... |
| 12.10.2023 | The Birkenstock brothers are worth $3.4 billion, even after the shoemaker's shares tanked at its IPO | Ethan Swope/Getty Images Redeem now Two heirs of Birkenstock are now worth $3.4 billion after the company's IPO, Bloomberg reported. The German sandal brand, long mocked as producing "ugly" shoes, has seen sales boom in recent yea... |
| 25.07.2019 | Shoe Manufacturer BIRKENSTOCK on Vegan Success Course | In recent years, the successful shoe manufacturer Birkenstock has been constantly expanding its range of shoes made from plant-based materials. In addition to the company’s award-winning shoes, buyers in Birkenstock’s other product categori... |