Birkenstock opens largest Indian mall store in Chennai, lifting count to 63

German footwear brand Birkenstock has launched its biggest in-mall store in India in Chennai, expanding its national footprint to 63 stores as it deepens its push into the country's growing premium retail market.

— Filed Tue, 30 Jun, 2026, 07:02 IST · Source Inside Retail Asia · Updated

Birkenstock has opened its largest in-mall store in India in Chennai, expanding its national footprint to 63 stores across the country.

Why this matters

The Chennai opening marks Birkenstock's largest in-mall format in India and extends its retail base to 63 stores, signaling sustained expansion into the country's growing premium footwear segment.

Store openings hold steady with 394 signals in the last 90 days.