LLOYD Shoes GmbH has been sold by Ara AG to Arklyz AG, a growing Swiss powerhouse\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0sports\u00a0and\u00a0lifestyle sectors.\u00a0Arklyz\u00a0will\u00a0provide\u00a0strategic support and resources to further strengthen and grow LLOYD’s wholesale, omnichannel and international business.<\/p>\n
SULINGEN, Germany<\/span>, May 22, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Arklyz AG, a growing Swiss powerhouse specializing in the sports and lifestyle sectors, is pleased to announce the successful completion of acquisition of LLOYD Shoes GmbH, a renowned German footwear premium brand with a rich history spanning over a century.<\/p>\n This\u00a0acquisition\u00a0marks\u00a0a\u00a0significant\u00a0milestone\u00a0in\u00a0Arklyz’s strategy to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the global sports and lifestyle market. LLOYD, known for its premium quality and classic yet modern designs, will continue to operate under its established brand, benefiting from the extensive resources and global reach of Arklyz Group.<\/p>\n “By integrating LLOYD into the Arklyz Group, we gain a brand with an exceptional heritage. And leveraging synergies between LLOYD and Arklyz will enhance our offerings and drive further growth,” said Param Singh, owner & CEO of Arklyz AG. “We are excited to\u00a0work\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0talented team\u00a0at\u00a0LLOYD and\u00a0look\u00a0forward to\u00a0bringing\u00a0new\u00a0energy\u00a0into the brand while upholding the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that LLOYD is known\u00a0for.\u00a0Our\u00a0goal\u00a0is\u00a0to\u00a0transform\u00a0LLOYD\u00a0into\u00a0a\u00a0globally\u00a0appealing lifestyle\u00a0brand.”<\/p>\n LLOYD Shoes will continue to maintain its headquarters in Sulingen, Germany<\/span>, ensuring continuity for employees and customers. The acquisition of LLOYD will be executed with a focus on maintaining the brand’s identity and heritage, while exploring innovative strategies to expand product offerings, deepen customer engagement and increase market reach.<\/p>\n “This partnership represents a powerful opportunity for LLOYD to expand its global footprint,”\u00a0stated Andreas\u00a0Schaller,\u00a0Managing Director\u00a0of\u00a0LLOYD Shoes\u00a0GmbH.\u00a0“With\u00a0the support\u00a0of\u00a0Arklyz, LLOYD\u00a0will\u00a0accelerate\u00a0its\u00a0growth\u00a0initiatives,\u00a0enhance\u00a0operational efficiencies,\u00a0and\u00a0continue to\u00a0deliver\u00a0exceptional\u00a0products\u00a0to\u00a0our\u00a0loyal\u00a0customers.”<\/p>\n The acquisition of LLOYD Shoes GmbH by Arklyz AG was completed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. The parties have agreed not to disclose any financial details of the transaction.<\/p>\n About\u00a0Arklyz<\/p>\n Arklyz was founded in 2018 by Param Singh, owner & CEO of Arklyz Group. Based in Stans,\u00a0Switzerland,\u00a0Arklyz\u00a0Group\u00a0AG\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0fast-growing\u00a0powerhouse\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0arena\u00a0of\u00a0sports and\u00a0lifestyle.\u00a0Arklyz\u00a0covers a\u00a0vertically\u00a0connected\u00a0set\u00a0of\u00a0activities\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0special focus\u00a0on brand\u00a0management,\u00a0distribution,\u00a0retail,\u00a0e-commerce,\u00a0and\u00a0manufacturing.\u00a0Arklyz owns The Athlete’s Foot, Asphaltgold, Intersocks, Arkrod and several global licenses or wholesale\u00a0distribution\u00a0for\u00a0brands\u00a0like\u00a0Salomon,\u00a0HEAD,\u00a0Nordica,\u00a0Mammut, Crocs,\u00a0Adidas, Hey Dude etc.<\/p>\n About\u00a0LLOYD<\/p>\n Since 1888, LLOYD is the market leader in the premium footwear sector in German- speaking and Scandinavian countries. For the last 136 years, LLOYD has stood for the highest quality in shoe production. Based on its\u00a0omni-channel strategy, the company sells its collections worldwide, in 48 countries at around 2,800 points of sale. LLOYD operates 35 concept stores in major cities in Germany<\/span> as well as in other major cities like Copenhagen<\/span>, Lima<\/span>, Vienna<\/span>, and Beijing<\/span> as well as through international online platform, LLOYD.COM.\u00a0LLOYD\u00a0also\u00a0offers\u00a0high-quality\u00a0leather\u00a0goods\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0jackets, bags,\u00a0and\u00a0belts to match the shoe collections for men and women. The company employs over 1,500 people including almost 500 in Germany<\/span>.<\/p>\n Press\u00a0Contact:<\/p>\n LLOYD Shoes\u00a0GmbH Godo Kraemer PR\u00a0Agency:<\/p>\n MASALI\u00a0GmbH \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n LLOYD Shoes GmbH has been sold by Ara AG to Arklyz AG, a growing Swiss powerhouse\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0sports\u00a0and\u00a0lifestyle sectors.\u00a0Arklyz\u00a0will\u00a0provide\u00a0strategic support and resources to further strengthen and grow LLOYD’s wholesale, omnichannel and international business.<\/p>\n SULINGEN, Germany<\/span>, May 22, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Arklyz AG, a growing Swiss powerhouse specializing in the sports and lifestyle sectors, is pleased to announce the successful completion of acquisition of LLOYD Shoes GmbH, a renowned German footwear premium brand with a rich history spanning over a century.<\/p>\n This\u00a0acquisition\u00a0marks\u00a0a\u00a0significant\u00a0milestone\u00a0in\u00a0Arklyz’s strategy to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the global sports and lifestyle market. LLOYD, known for its premium quality and classic yet modern designs, will continue to operate under its established brand, benefiting from the extensive resources and global reach of Arklyz Group.<\/p>\n “By integrating LLOYD into the Arklyz Group, we gain a brand with an exceptional heritage. And leveraging synergies between LLOYD and Arklyz will enhance our offerings and drive further growth,” said Param Singh, owner & CEO of Arklyz AG. “We are excited to\u00a0work\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0talented team\u00a0at\u00a0LLOYD and\u00a0look\u00a0forward to\u00a0bringing\u00a0new\u00a0energy\u00a0into the brand while upholding the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that LLOYD is known\u00a0for.\u00a0Our\u00a0goal\u00a0is\u00a0to\u00a0transform\u00a0LLOYD\u00a0into\u00a0a\u00a0globally\u00a0appealing lifestyle\u00a0brand.”<\/p>\n LLOYD Shoes will continue to maintain its headquarters in Sulingen, Germany<\/span>, ensuring continuity for employees and customers. The acquisition of LLOYD will be executed with a focus on maintaining the brand’s identity and heritage, while exploring innovative strategies to expand product offerings, deepen customer engagement and increase market reach.<\/p>\n “This partnership represents a powerful opportunity for LLOYD to expand its global footprint,”\u00a0stated Andreas\u00a0Schaller,\u00a0Managing Director\u00a0of\u00a0LLOYD Shoes\u00a0GmbH.\u00a0“With\u00a0the support\u00a0of\u00a0Arklyz, LLOYD\u00a0will\u00a0accelerate\u00a0its\u00a0growth\u00a0initiatives,\u00a0enhance\u00a0operational efficiencies,\u00a0and\u00a0continue to\u00a0deliver\u00a0exceptional\u00a0products\u00a0to\u00a0our\u00a0loyal\u00a0customers.”<\/p>\n The acquisition of LLOYD Shoes GmbH by Arklyz AG was completed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. The parties have agreed not to disclose any financial details of the transaction.<\/p>\n About\u00a0Arklyz<\/p>\n Arklyz was founded in 2018 by Param Singh, owner & CEO of Arklyz Group. Based in Stans,\u00a0Switzerland,\u00a0Arklyz\u00a0Group\u00a0AG\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0fast-growing\u00a0powerhouse\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0arena\u00a0of\u00a0sports and\u00a0lifestyle.\u00a0Arklyz\u00a0covers a\u00a0vertically\u00a0connected\u00a0set\u00a0of\u00a0activities\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0special focus\u00a0on brand\u00a0management,\u00a0distribution,\u00a0retail,\u00a0e-commerce,\u00a0and\u00a0manufacturing.\u00a0Arklyz owns The Athlete’s Foot, Asphaltgold, Intersocks, Arkrod and several global licenses or wholesale\u00a0distribution\u00a0for\u00a0brands\u00a0like\u00a0Salomon,\u00a0HEAD,\u00a0Nordica,\u00a0Mammut, Crocs,\u00a0Adidas, Hey Dude etc.<\/p>\n About\u00a0LLOYD<\/p>\n Since 1888, LLOYD is the market leader in the premium footwear sector in German- speaking and Scandinavian countries. For the last 136 years, LLOYD has stood for the highest quality in shoe production. Based on its\u00a0omni-channel strategy, the company sells its collections worldwide, in 48 countries at around 2,800 points of sale. LLOYD operates 35 concept stores in major cities in Germany<\/span> as well as in other major cities like Copenhagen<\/span>, Lima<\/span>, Vienna<\/span>, and Beijing<\/span> as well as through international online platform, LLOYD.COM.\u00a0LLOYD\u00a0also\u00a0offers\u00a0high-quality\u00a0leather\u00a0goods\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0jackets, bags,\u00a0and\u00a0belts to match the shoe collections for men and women. The company employs over 1,500 people including almost 500 in Germany<\/span>.<\/p>\n Press\u00a0Contact:<\/p>\n LLOYD Shoes\u00a0GmbH Godo Kraemer PR\u00a0Agency:<\/p>\n
Hans-Hermann-Meyer-Str.1 27232\u00a0Sulingen \/\u00a0Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 4271 940 211
Email:\u00a0kraemer@lloyd.com<\/a> Homepage: LLOYD.COM<\/p>\n
Valerie\u00a0Betz
Heinrich-Roller-Str. 16B<\/span> 10405 Berlin \/ Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 30 2325794 14
Email:\u00a0v.betz@masali.de<\/a> Homepage: masali.de<\/p>\n
Hans-Hermann-Meyer-Str.1 27232\u00a0Sulingen \/\u00a0Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 4271 940 211
Email:\u00a0kraemer@lloyd.com<\/a> Homepage: LLOYD.COM<\/p>\n