Spartoo buys its English competitor Rubbersole.co.uk

Spartoo.com, Europe's number one online shoe store, is still carrying on with its international development, with an increase of more than 350 % in 2011 in Europe, especially in the United Kingdom ! Launched in 2009 in the United Kingdom, Spartoo.com sold more than one million pairs of shoes in the first months of 2011 in Europe. The group has also bought his English competitor www.Rubbersole.co.uk this year.

"I always looked to Spartoo as one of the best examples of what can be achieved by a young and dynamic company, it is with great pride that I am now a part of this success", comments Pablo Barclay, CEO of Rubbersole. "Spartoo has purchased its English competitor, Rubbersole.co.uk, to gain more market shares. International development has strongly increased the group's growth in 2011. I'm proud to have built a European company !", says Boris Saragaglia, CEO of Spartoo.

Spartoo is now active in 20 countries, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands… Each foreign website is translated into the native language and uses local logistics. Wherever he or she is ordering from, the internet user should feel right at home. Furthermore, customer care is available in the local language, as Spartoo's main concern that the customer has an excellent experience and leaves satisfied is paramount. The group is also confident that it will achieve a turn-over of 100 million of Euros in 2011, in contrast with 60 million of Euros in 2010. And it will reach 150 people by the end of 2011 with 15 nationalities. Founded in France in 2006 by three young entrepreneurs aged less than 25 years old, Spartoo.com is Europe`s number online shoe store. It proposes more than 15,000 models for 400 brands and offers an exceptional service: Free delivery in 6 days guaranteed / Free returns for up to 30 days… - Spartoo.com is active in 20 countries, including United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, etc. - The main shareholders are: A Plus Finance, CM-CIC Capital Privé, the European capital funds Endeavour Vision and the American one Highland Capital Partners. Key Figures : - More than 12 million unique visitors monthly throughout Europe - Workforce: 140 employees. Only French e-commerce selected to participate to the French Tech Tour in 2011.