Trendsetter with Tradition DEICHMANN SE, headquartered in Essen, Germany, was founded in 1913 and remains 100 percent family-owned. The corporate group is the market leader in the European footwear retail sector and is active in over 30 countries worldwide. It employs more than 49,000 people and operates approximately 4,700 stores as well as around 40 online shops. In addition to the core DEICHMANN format, the company’s portfolio includes: Dosenbach and Ochsner Sport in Switzerland vanHaren in the Netherlands and Belgium Rack Room Shoes in the USA The SNIPES Group, with stores and online shops across both Europe and the USA Future-Focused Evolution The family business is constantly evolving. To further strengthen its position as the number one family retailer, DEICHMANN focuses on: Digitalization and the deliberate, well-considered use of AI. The continued expansion of its omnichannel strategy. The regular modernization of its store network.