Läderach
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Type | Aktiengesellschaft |
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Industry | Confictionery |
Founded | 1962 |
Founder | Rudolf Läderach |
Headquarters | Ennenda, Switzerland |
Number of locations | 100 |
Key people | Johannes Läderach (CEO) Jürg Läderach (Vice President)[1] |
Products | Chocolate |
Revenue | CHF120 Million (2016) |
Number of employees | >700 (2019) |
Subsidiaries | Confiseur Laederach Deutschland GmbH & Co KG Merkur Confiserien AG |
Website | Official website |
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Läderach is a Swiss chocolate manufacturer based in Ennenda (Glarus). It was founded in 1962 in Glarus by Rudolf Läderach (1929–2013). His patent for the process of manufacturing hollow, ready-made chocolate truffles revolutionized the fine chocolate industry. In 2004 Läderach decided to enter the consumer market by acquiring Merker Confiserie AG, a well-established chocolate retailer. In 2012 the company was further vertically integrated towards end-consumers when it opened its first factory in Bilten in the Alps region. As of 2020 Läderach operates 100 stores in 35 countries.
History[]
In 1970 Rudolf Läderach invented and patented his “process to manufacture thin-walled hollow balls for truffles,” which simplified and improved the production of truffles. Under the leadership of his son, Jurg Läderach, the chocolate maker acquired Olten-based Merkur Confiserie AG, a well-established chocolate and coffee retailer in 2004 to sell its products directly to consumers; having been a supplier to caterers and other chocolate manufacturers for over half a century. Läderach rebranded all Merkur locations.[2] In 2015, 750 employees worked for Läderach.[3] By 2021, the number grew to 1,000.
International expansion[]
In 1981 Läderach opened its first foreign subsidiary, Confiseur Läderach GmbH & Co KG. The first international consumer branches opened in 2019: two branches in Toronto (Canada) and one branch in New York (United States). Läderach plans to open up to 35 stores in the United States.[4] As of 2020, Läderach operates 100 stores across five continents.
In 2020, Läderach opened a visitor center and museum at the Bilten factory, called the "House of Läderach".[5] The company announced in February 2021 that it was opening 30 outlets in the United States, having taken over sites and retail space from Godiva Chocolatier.
References[]
- ^ Läderach (Schweiz) AG. CHE-105.952.960. Handelsregisterauszug, abgerufen am 12. September 2019.
- ^ Bieger, Thomas (2015). Marketing Concept - The St. Gallen Management Approach. Stuttgart: UTB. pp. 15–18. ISBN 978-3-8252-4464-4.
- ^ Bloch, Ghislaine (9 July 2015). "Le chocolatier Läderach accroît sa présence en Suisse romande". Le Temps. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ Cheng, Andria (11 December 2020). "Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Opens NYC Flagship — One More Sign Brick-And-Mortar Retail Isn't Dead". Forbes. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ "House of Läderach: Schweizer Schokoladengenuss live erleben". Glarus 24. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
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