“NA-KD.com acquires the company because it fits well into our diversified fashion industry and it will kick-start our operational activities. We also believe that Country-Dreams is a “diamond in the rough” that we can start to scale upwards with a well-balanced profit margin” says Jarno Vanhatapio.

Since 2008, Anna Weinberg has run Country-Dreams. When she bought the company, it was close to bankruptcy, but as Weinberg took over sales has grown every year. Last year, Country-Dreams had a turnover of € 1.7 millions and an operating profit (before tax) of around € 470 000. Today, Country-Dreams is one of Sweden’s most profitable fashion companies online.

”I decided to sell Country-Dreams when Jarno contacted me. The timeing was good: Country-Dreams needed funding in order to grow. I believe that his experience will benefit the company” says Anna Weinberg.

Anna Weinberg will resign as CEO of the company, but remain operational during a transition phase. The plan for Country-Dreams is to maintain the brand and run the store as a subsidiary of NA-KD.com. Synergy effects arise both in the purchasing department and by the move of the warehouse to NA-KD.com in Borås, Sweden. In the future, an international launch is planned.

“We believe that the Country Dreams, together with NA-KD.com, has a great future in the fashion industry and we look forward to many fun and successful year together with customers and suppliers” says Anna Weinberg.

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