Where is happy socks located?
Stockholm, Sweden
In addition to its headquarters in central Stockholm, Sweden, in 2018, the company opened its first office abroad in New York City, followed by an office in Munich, Germany in January 2019 in order to operate all wholesale accounts directly. “Ten years later the company continues to thrive (and keep customers happy).
Are happy socks made in Turkey?
Happy Socks products are produced in Turkey, Portugal, Italy, China and Peru. Happy Socks ensures that suppliers have high standards by keeping close contact with all of them through regular visits and inspections at all their factories.
What is special about Happy Socks?
Happy Socks, a high-quality sock that combines unique designs and craftsmanship. (Probably) The world’s most comfortable and colorful tool for spreading happiness was born. This concept is now brought to life by Happy Socks’ talented team of creatives.
Why are they called Happy Socks?
It all started back in 2008, when old friends Mikael Söderlindh and Viktor Tell had a bit of a thing for colourful socks, or ‘happy socks’, as they called them. One day, when lying on Mikael’s floor chilling in his colourful socks, Viktor had an idea. “He said, ‘What if we’d set up a business making happy socks?
Who is the owner of Happy Socks?
Palamon Capital Partners
Happy Socks/Parent organizations
How much is Happy Socks worth?
The businessman founded Happy Socks a decade ago. The colorful Swedish manufacturer and retailer has stores in eight countries. Last year, Palamon Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in the company, valuing it at about $81 million.
Who invented Happy Socks?
Mikael Söderlindh
Viktor Tell
Happy Socks/Founders
TWO FRIENDS WITH A VISION Mikael Söderlindh and Viktor Tell had a vision: to spread happiness by turning an everyday essential into a colorful design piece. In 2008, socks were just socks. White, gray and black pieces of textile that were nowhere close to the fashionable and creative design piece they could become.
Was Happy Socks on Shark Tank?
Soderlindh has experience building successful global brands, including Swedish clothing brand Happy Socks. But because of a past failure, the two came on the show seeking the help of a shark who better understands the U.S. market.