Bata Corporation
The Bata Corporation (known as Bata, and in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, known as Baťa, IPA: [ˈbaca]) is a multinational footwear, apparel and fashion accessories manufacturer and retailer of Moravian (Czech) origin, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Shoemaking, retail |
| Founded | 21 September 1894 in Austria-Hungary (now the Czech Republic) |
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| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Products | Footwear and accessories |
| Owner | Bata family |
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The corporation is one of the world's leading shoemakers by volume with 150 million pairs of shoes sold annually. It has a retail presence of over 5,300 shops in more than 70 countries across five continents and 21 production facilities in 18 countries. Bata is an employer to over 32,000 people globally.
A family-owned business for over 125 years, the company is organized into three business units: Bata, Bata Industrials (safety shoes) and AW Lab (sports style). Bata is a portfolio company with more than 20 brands and labels, such as Bata, North Star, Power, Bubblegummers,sprint, Weinbrenner, Sandak, and Toughees.