European sports and fashion retailer with 234 locations across seven countries
HERVIS is a European sports and fashion retailer operating 103 stores in Austria and 131 additional locations across six other countries, with a sales-heavy headcount (183 of 213 active roles) and aggressive multichannel expansion underway. The tech stack is retail-standard (Excel, SAP CRM, Google Analytics, Adobe creative suite) with immediate focus on webshop relaunch, CRM setup, and international e-commerce strategy — indicating active digital infrastructure buildout to support physical store network. Pain-point clustering around checkout optimization, customer satisfaction, and sustainable sourcing suggests a mid-market retailer balancing legacy operations with modern digital commerce.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Exclusive Brands, Department Head
HERVIS is a self-owned sports and fashion retailer based in Wals, Austria, with over 3,000 employees and €520 million in annual revenue. The company operates under a multichannel "more ways to shop" model combining 234 physical locations across Austria, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Australia with online sales channels. Core operations center on branded sportswear and apparel sourcing from major international manufacturers, merchandising across stores, and regional expansion. The organization is structured around headquarters functions (procurement, marketing, expansion, finance) supporting both the domestic Austrian network and the international subsidiary footprint.
HERVIS operates 234 total locations: 103 in Austria and 131 across six additional countries (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Australia). Headquarters in Wals, Austria manages all central functions and international operations.
Active projects include webshop relaunch, CRM setup development, international e-commerce strategy, pricing calendar development, and checkout optimization. Also underway: location analysis, expansion strategy implementation, and sustainable supplier strategy.
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