PROFILE |
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Escada is a horse of a different color. Society ladies the world over know the fashion company, named for a Spanish racehorse, for its bright fabrics, elaborate stitching, hand bead work, and tailored looks. The company's more than 360 stores in 54 countries carry designer and casual women's apparel, accessories, and fragrances. Most stores are company-owned but a few are franchises. Apparel, handbags, shoes, and belts are designed in-house while eyewear, lingerie, jewelry, watches, and scarves are licensed. In addition to its Escada brand products, the company also owns the Laurél, Primera, and Kemper/Cerruti fashion labels.
COMPETITION |
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Bill Blass Ltd. (dossier)
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (LVMHY)
St. John Knits International, Incorporated (dossier)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: October
1999 Sales (mil.): 819.40
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (13.2)%
Employees: 4,203
Revenue per employee: $194,955.98
KEY PEOPLE |
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Wolfgang Ley
CEO
Georg Kellinghusen
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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Margaretha-Ley-Ring 1
D-85609 Aschheim bei München, Germany
Phone: 49-899-9440
Fax: 49-899-1111
Online: Web Site
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