JACK WOLFSKIN

Germany · Apparel & Fashion

We live to discover: Whether it is the mountains, the wilderness, faraway countries or the countryside just beyond your doorstep, Jack Wolfskin offers all the products you need to discover and experience the outdoor, no matter the weather. Founded in 1981, we have become one of the leading providers of functional outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment. LEAVE YOUR FOOTPRINT AT JACK WOLFSKIN. What does it take to make a footprint? Right, a firm stand! And that is what we give to our employees because they are the ones who support our mutual success. Together we can stand out in a crowd as an innovative brand for the perfect outdoor gear. To achieve this, we need courageous climbers and thinkers with a keen sense for trends and comfort. We develop products for people, who love being outdoors, who embrace wanderlust, reaching their goals and discovering new things, who appreciate the wild and treat people and nature with respect. We equip and enable the journey to the wild. Jack Wolfskin was founded in 1981 and since then has developed first-class, functional products on the basis of constant user feedback. With numerous patents and innovative, proprietary technologies, Jack Wolfskin products currently lead the way in function, comfort and user benefits, and are now used all over the world. Facts: • HQ: Idstein, Germany (since 1997) Richard Collier (CEO) André Grube (CFO) • Retail partners & outlets: worldwide approx. 4000 retail outlets in the specialist outdoor and sports equipment trade and more than 500 Jack Wolfskin stores • Opening first JW Store: October 1st, 1993, Heidelberg • Largest store: Stuttgart • European central warehouse: Neu Wulmstorf, 40,000 m² • Employees: approx. 1050 - Stores Europe: 234 (Germany 157, Austria 12, Switzerland 7, U.K. 8, Italy 5, Belgium 8, Poland 8, Luxembourg 3) - Stores in Asia : 315 (China 308, Japan 4, Mongolia 1, United Arab Emirates 2)