David Kahan
Birkenstock Continues U.S. Retail Expansion With Second Boston Area Location
This opening marks the German footwear company's 15th company-owned retail store in the U.S.
‘SNL’ Star Chloe Fineman Helps Birkenstock Launch Its New La Ligne Collab
The tie-up features Birkenstock's Naples clog, a loafer-inspired style in midnight navy and mink brown suede…
Why Birkenstock Chose the Chicago Suburbs for First Midwest Store
The new store is located at 20 W. Jefferson Avenue in Naperville, Ill.
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Birkenstock Continues US Retail Expansion With New Boston Store
The new store is located at 205 Newbury Street in Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood.
Birkenstock Isn’t Having a Moment, It’s Building the Nike of the Comfort Market
They've got something in common — and it's bigger than shoes.
Birkenstock Pulls its Product From Amazon Europe
Birkenstock is cutting ties with Amazon Europe over concerns about counterfeits. The German footwear company…
Birkenstock CEO Calls Out ‘Ugly’ Sandal Haters After Accepting Brand of the Year at 2017 FNAAs
The iconic sandal label was recognized as the FNAA 2017 Brand of the Year.
Why the Birkenstock-Amazon Battle Has Been Brewing for Months
This is far from the first time Birkenstock's CEO has come out swinging against Amazon.
Birkenstock Announces the Passing of Margot Fraser
Birkenstock USA announced Monday the passing of Margot Fraser, the woman responsible for bringing…
Birkenstock USA CEO David Kahan Has a Vision and He’s Sticking to It
David Kahan, the CEO of Birkenstock USA, has been in footwear and apparel his entire adult life. A part-time…
How Birkenstock’s CEO Motivates His Team
David Kahan underscored the importance of making sure a candidate is a cultural fit.
<b>Birkenstock</b> Leaves Amazon Over Counterfeit Concerns
Amazon is having a counterfeit problem, and Birkenstock wants out. In a memo sent to thousands of its retail…
<b>Birkenstock</b> Appoints New Marketing VP
Birkenstock USA is adding more experience to its marketing team. The footwear company appointed Scott…
Footwear Industry Leaders on 2015 and Beyond
Footwear brands—big and small—grappled with many of the same issues other sectors in the apparel and…
Forget Normcore: Birkenstock CEO Says People “Just Want to Get Real”
A footwear brand with more than 240 years of history cannot justifiably be called an underdog, but…
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