In a highly challenging 2020 ECCO stayed financially strong and continued investing in the future.
Bredebro, 18 March 2021 ECCO recorded net sales of EUR 1,092 million (2019: EUR 1,360 million) and profit before tax of EUR 45 million. 2020 was for ECCO as for so many a very challenging year. First priority was to ensure the safety of our more than 21,000 employees around the world as well as our consumers. The COVID-19 outbreak caused ECCO to take early measures on restricting travelling, office and factory attendance, and closing shops. Despite the extraordinary circumstances during 2020, ECCO continued investing heavily in its distribution, acquiring e.g. the business in