Birkenstock has inked a new deal to acquire its longstanding distributor in Australia. According to the German footwear company, the acquisition “seeks to ensure a seamless succession” for the two founders of Birkenstock Australia – Marcel and Manuela Goerke. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More from WWD Birkenstock noted that the acquisition “aims to ensure a seamless handover process and effective knowledge transfer, enabling a smooth ownership transition while protecting key business relationshi ...