Fashion

Federer-Backed Shoemaker Plans to Double Down on Tennis

  • Swiss company seeks to benefit from Roger Federer’s retirement
  • On Holding is growing fast with its running, casual shoes
Roger FedererPhotographer: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Swiss shoemaker On Holding plans to capitalize on the retirement from tennis of Roger Federer, its highest-profile endorser and part-owner.

“He will spend much more time with us now,” Co-Chief Executive Officer Martin Hoffmann said in an interview Wednesday. “On will be more active in the tennis space in general.”