| The Timberland Company is best known for making men's, women's, and kids' footwear. Its footwear includes yellow hiking boots, boat shoes, dress and outdoor casual footwear, and sandals. Timberland also makes apparel (outerwear, shirts, pants, socks) and accessories, such as sunglasses, watches, and belts. As of December 31, 2007, The Timberland Company operates 13 specialty stores, 63 factory outlet stores, and 3 footwear plus stores in the United States; and 132 company-owned specialty stores and shops, as well as 33 factory outlet stores in Europe and Asia.
The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire. The Timberland Company markets its products primarily under the brand names of Timberland, Timberland PRO, SmartWool, Timberland Boot Company, Mion, GoLite, Howies, and IPATH.
It sells its products through independent retailers, department stores, athletic stores, and other national retailers, as well as through, Timberland specialty stores and factory outlet stores, and franchised retail stores in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa, and the Middle East. The company also sells its products online. |
