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  1. 200th chocolaterie opens – Läderach continues its rapid growth path in 2024

    200th chocolaterie opens – Läderach continues its rapid growth path in 2024
    Läderach, the manufacturer of premium chocolate from the canton of Glarus, has continued its dynamic growth in 2024 as well. In November, the new chocolaterie on High Street in Kensington/London was the 200th chocolaterie to open worldwide, which means the store network has doubled in just four and a half years. The 100th chocolaterie opened on 5th Avenue in New York.
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  2. Läderach with prominent additions to its Management Team

    Läderach with prominent additions to its Management Team
    - New Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Yvonne Breier joins from Kägi - Barbara Wieser becomes Chief HR, Sustainability and Communications Officer - The premium chocolatier is thus gearing up its management for further growth
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  3. New brand identity: Läderach launches pilot store in Sihlcity (Zurich)

    New brand identity: Läderach launches pilot store in Sihlcity (Zurich)
    New brand identity: Läderach launches pilot store in Sihlcity (Zurich) - Läderach is honing its brand positioning with a refreshed visual identity - Läderach will open a pilot store at the Sihlcity shopping mall in Zurich on February 28 - The new store concept will be thoroughly tested for a period of three months Bilten, February 28, 2023 – With a sharply honed identity and a new brand image, Läderach is positioning itself more clearly and making itself more relevant for its customers. The goal is to combine premium chocolate with an unmistakable Läderach customer experience.
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  4. Dominik Winkler becomes Head of Europe & Global Sales Management

    Dominik Winkler becomes Head of Europe & Global Sales Management
    Experienced retail expert joins from Mammut and becomes member of the Executive Board Previous positions at Bogner, Wolford, Villeroy & Boch and Escada Responsibilities adjusted - Europe, USA and Asia regions report directly to CEO Johannes Läderach
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  5. Läderach affected by cyber attack

    Läderach affected by cyber attack
    Bilten, September 6, 2022– Swiss chocolatier Läderach became the target of a cyber attack on September 5. Immediately after the attack was detected, the emergency board, which was established for such cases, was commissioned to verify the incident as well as to decide on further measures to contain the problem. The relevant authorities were informed immediately.
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  6. BEONDTV covers Läderach North America's 40 store expansion

    BEONDTV covers Läderach North America's 40 store expansion
    Emmy award-winning Carlos Amezcua narrates the story of Läderach and discusses what customers can expect upon a visit to a Läderach store.
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  7. Läderach to Open 40th Retail Store in North America by Mother's Day to Meet Growing Demand for Premium Fresh Chocolate

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  8. Making Something From Nothing: Nathanael Hausmann Of Läderach North America On How To Go From Idea To Launch

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  9. Läderach Successfully Passes on Leadership to the Next Generation

    Läderach Successfully Passes on Leadership to the Next Generation
    After the operational management of the company was passed on four years ago to the third generation, followed by the transfer of company shares two years later, the Swiss family company Läderach – Chocolatier Suisse completed its long-term generational transition in 2021. Ennenda, 22 December 2021 – During the annual general meeting on 16 December 2021, Jürg Läderach, who has managed the company as Chairman of the Board of Directors and, until 2018, as CEO, and his wife, Esther Läderach, who has served on the Board of Directors since 2001, did not stand for re-election. Both belong to the second generation, which successfully managed and further developed the globally active family company headquartered in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland.
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  10. ARL now: Pentagon City mall adds Swiss chocolate shop Läderach

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  11. SanDiegoVille: Swiss Chocolate Company Läderach Opens First San Diego Store

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  12. Tampa Bay Times: At Tampa’s International Plaza, Läderach Swiss chocolatier replaces Godiva

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  13. Yahoo! news: At Tampa’s International Plaza, Läderach Swiss chocolatier replaces Godiva

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  14. NJ.com: Swiss chocolatier Läderach opening store in N.J. mall

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  15. Swiss chocolatier Läderach opens at Fashion Valley

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  16. Italy meets Switzerland: enjoy sweet moments with Läderach Tartufi

    Italy meets Switzerland: enjoy sweet moments with Läderach Tartufi
    Elegance, energy and lust for life. The new Tartufi from Läderach will make autumn sweeter – la dolce vita in chocolate form. These elegant mouthfuls are inspired by a Northern Italian classic, inviting you to consciously enjoy the moment whenever you have the chance. Each of the nine varieties stands for a special moment that connoisseurs will be transported to, such as freshness, elegance, strength or energy.
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  17. Läderach to open 15 new premium chocolate stores in across California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Texas and Virginia

    Läderach to open 15 new premium chocolate stores in across California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Texas and Virginia
    Largest Swiss Chocolate Retailer Continues US Retail Expansion to Satisfy Demand of Premium Fresh Chocolate Läderach – chocolatier suisse has just announced it has signed lease agreements with Simon to open 15 new premium chocolate stores from coast-to-coast starting in the beginning of August through September. Each store will feature more than 85 varieties of fresh artisanal chocolate directly from Switzerland to be experienced with the five senses (sight, sound, touch, scent, and taste).
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  18. Läderach opens fresh artisanal Swiss chocolate experience stores in South Florida

    Läderach opens fresh artisanal Swiss chocolate experience stores in South Florida
    Läderach – chocolatier suisse announced today the upcoming openings of two premium chocolate stores in Miami’s Aventura Mall (June 15) and Galleria Fort Lauderdale (June 16). Each store will feature more than 
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  19. Läderach opens fresh artisanal Swiss chocolate experience store in Washington DC Union Station

    Läderach opens fresh artisanal Swiss chocolate experience store in Washington DC Union Station
    Largest Swiss Chocolate Retailer Continues US Retail Expansion to Satisfy Premium Chocolate Demand Just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend, today, Läderach – chocolatier suisse is bringing the joy of fresh chocolate to Washington, DC Union Station with the opening of its new premium chocolate store featuring fresh artisanal chocolates from Switzerland.
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  20. Long Island Press: Läderach Brings Swiss Chocolate to Long Island’s 3 Simon Malls

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  21. Three New Swiss Chocolate Shops To Open On Long Island

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  22. Long Island Business News: Chocolatier opening three Long island stores

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  23. Swiss-based Läderach premium chocolate continues global expansion programme

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  24. Pure, honest and modern: Läderach reinterprets the chocolate bar

    Pure, honest and modern: Läderach reinterprets the chocolate bar
    It has a narrow shape with grooves, is wrapped by hand with fine paper and tastes as pure and intense of chocolate as a chocolate can taste: The Swiss family business Läderach presents its first chocolate in tablet form. For pure and honest chocolate enjoyment without chichi. The exclusive delicacies in a handy format will be available in three light varieties and three Grand Cru varieties from 11 May 2021 in Läderach chocolateries and in the online shop worldwide.
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  25. Focus: Switzerland’s Läderach delivers key global growth

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  26. Läderach chocolatier suisse to assume the leases for 34 stores in the United States

    Läderach chocolatier suisse to assume the leases for 34 stores in the United States
    On Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2021 Läderach – chocolatier suisse signed an asset purchase agreement allowing Läderach to assume the leases for 34 GODIVA locations across the United States. As a result of this transfer, Läderach will take over the leases of all of these 34 GODIVA locations. Although the parties have agreed to not disclose any other conditions of the agreement, Läderach will announce the locations of the 34 stores to open by the end of summer 2021, if not sooner.
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  27. Läderach presents gourmet popcorn for connoisseurs

    Läderach presents gourmet popcorn for connoisseurs
    The crunchy gourmet snack for in between meals The Swiss chocolatier Läderach launches a unique trio of delights: crunchy popcorn with the finest chocolate in three tempting flavours. The popcorn convinces in its usual quality with high-quality raw materials, masterly craftsmanship and noticeable freshness.
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  28. Läderach completes the generation change

    Läderach completes the generation change
    The third generation is taking over the operational reins at the Läderach family business in Glarus. Johannes Läderach (born 1986), the eldest son of entrepreneur Jürg Läderach, will be appointed CEO of the Läderach Group on 1 March 2018. Ralph Siegl, who has been Managing Director at the Swiss parent company for many years, is leaving the company to pursue a new career. He will continue to support the company in the background in an advisory capacity for a certain period of time.
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