News
March 13
2008
January 17
2008
ECCO Hong Kong awarded medal of honour
On December 11th, ECCO Shoes Hong Kong Limited was awarded The Diploma of the Danish Export Association and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour because of the excellent performance and the contribution to promoting Danish products internationally.
December 04
2007
ECCO International trainees graduated
In August 2007 a group of four young employees graduated from ECCO’s international trainee programme (EITE) and spread out to work for ECCO all around the world. The EITE programme is a three year long trainee programme. During the first year of the programme the trainees work their way through the entire workflow in one of ECCO’s production subsidiaries. During the second year the trainees work with one of the core business areas at ECCO headquarters in Denmark. During the third year the trainees travel abroad again to work in one of ECCO’s production or sales subsidiaries.
December 03
2007
Colin Montgomerie Captures 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup Trophy
This past weekend, Colin Montgomerie paired with fellow Scotsman Marc Warren to capture the 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup in Shenzhen, China via a thrilling playoff against the United States.
November 28
2007
Management change in ECCO
ECCO’s Chief Operating Officer Mikael Thinghuus has wanted to step down from his position by year end 2007. ECCO’s Supervisory Board regrets the decision and has today at its ordinary meeting expressed a warm thank you to Mikael Thinghuus for an excellent effort the last 4 years. Thinghuus has made an important contribution to ECCO’s development and the company’s much improved results.
November 19
2007
ECCO introduced in Pakistan
On the 3rd of October, ECCO opened its first franchise concept shop in Pakistan. The shop is situated in a prime location in Gulberg, the exclusive shopping district of Lahore.
October 15
2007
ECCO concept store opened in Hong Kong
The first ECCO concept store opened its doors in Hong Kong in October. Following the authentic thematic “Five Elements” dance performance, the official opening was performed by ECCO CEO, Mr. Dieter Kasprzak. The event was also the launch platform for the world premiere of the new limited edition shoe ECCO E1, which will only be sold in selected ECCO stores around the globe. Together with other special material limited editions E1 was showcased by TV celebrities and top models in town. The limited edition collections attracted a lot of attention from guests, visitors, and customers at Union Square.
August 28
2007
Copenhagen Walkathon raised DKK 600,000
DKK 600,000 was raised at this year’s ECCO Walkathon in Copenhagen on Sunday August 26. The ninth edition of ECCO Walkathon in Copenhagen had over 15,000 participants that walked the 6 and 10 km routes through the streets of Copenhagen.
August 24
2007
ECCO Walkathon in Copenhagen
The ECCO Walkathon in Copenhagen is the first Walkathon event in 2007. ECCO Walkathon in Copenhagen is held this Sunday on August 26.
May 09
2007
ECCO expands Managing Board
ECCO’s Supervisory Board has decided to expand the company’s Managing Board from three to five members. Joining the Managing Board will be Annemette Nøhr (44), Executive Vice President, Finance/Group CFO, and Andreas Wortmann (41), Executive Vice President, Branding and Products.
March 22
2007
In 2006 ECCO Sko A/S achieved the Group's best result ever
In almost all respects, the ECCO Group achieved its best results ever in 2006.
January 10
2007
ECCO Extends Contract with International Tour Legend Colin Montgomerie
ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with international Tour legend Colin Montgomerie. Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Montgomerie will wear ECCO World Class Collection golf shoes exclusively during all on-course activities and appear at ECCO functions.
January 10
2007
ECCO Staff Player Thongchai Jaidee wins at Volvo Masters of Asia
Thongchai Jaidee captured the Volvo Masters of Asia this past weekend at Thai Country Club in Bangkok while competing in ECCO World Class Collection golf shoes.
December 19
2006
Mogens Munk-Rasmussen is new member of the board
Mogens Munk-Rasmussen, former group chief executive of Nykredit, has today been elected member of the Supervisory Board of ECCO Sko A/S.
Another record year for ECCO Sko A/S
With a 16.8% increase to DKK 5,220m, revenue rose to above DKK 5bn for the first time ever in ECCO’s history. In 2007, the sales volume went up by 14.5% to 16.9 million pairs. Profit before tax rose to DKK 756m, corresponding to 14.5% of revenue, and profit after tax of DKK 538m – ECCO’s best-ever performance