Merkal footwear and accessories

Merkal (Merkal Calzados) is a leading Spanish footwear retailer with a long history in the Iberian market. Founded in 1987 in Barcelona, the brand initially specialized in large-scale footwear retail following the 'self-service' model. Over the decades, it expanded across Spain to become a household name for affordable family shoes.

The manufacturing of the products sold under Merkal's private labels is distributed across multiple countries, including Spain, Portugal, China, and Vietnam, depending on the specific line and material. In terms of corporate ownership, Merkal was previously part of the French Vivarte group but was acquired by the investment firm OpCapita in 2017. Today, it remains a key player in the Spanish retail landscape, operating over 200 stores.