Schoenen Torfs

Schoenen Torfs is a Belgian family-owned retail chain specializing in footwear, handbags, and accessories. Founded in 1948, the company operates a network of physical stores across Belgium and an e-commerce platform.

EUEU Owned

Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Sint-Niklaas
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
BE
Ultimate Parent
Torfs Holding NV
Data Hosting
BE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Fair Wear Foundation

Verified on October 15, 2026

Corporate Lineage

1948

Foundation

Louis Torfs opens the first shoe store in Lier, Belgium.

2006

Best Workplace

Torfs begins a multi-year streak of winning the Great Place to Work Belgium award.

2017

Fair Wear Foundation

The company joins the Fair Wear Foundation to improve labor conditions in its supply chain.


Verification Sources

  1. [1]Schoenen Torfs on Wikidata
  2. [2]Schoenen Torfs website