Scholl is a globally recognized footcare brand with a history spanning over a century, currently owned by the private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners through its subsidiary, the Scholl’s Wellness Company. The brand operates as a single entity worldwide since being reunited in 2021 after decades of separate ownership across different regions.

Company Overview

Founder & Philosophy:
The company was founded by Dr. William Mathias Scholl in Chicago, USA, in 1906 with the philosophy of improving the health, comfort, and well-being of people by caring for their feet through scientific support and innovative products.

Current Ownership:
The brand is owned by the Boston-based private equity firm, Yellow Wood Partners. They first acquired the North American rights (known as Dr. Scholl’s) from Bayer in 2019 and then the international rights (known as Scholl) from Reckitt Benckiser in 2021, bringing the global brand back under one ownership.

Global Presence:
Scholl’s Wellness Co. is a global leader in footcare, offering solutions across more than 50 countries, with a strong presence in North America, Europe (like France, Italy, Germany, U.K.), and Australia.

Focus:
The company focuses on consumer-centric innovation and leverages over 100 years of expertise in biomechanics and podiatry to develop effective and reliable foot health solutions.

Product Offerings

Scholl offers a comprehensive portfolio of footcare products designed to address a wide range of foot conditions and improve mobility:

Insoles and Orthotics:
This includes clinically proven insoles that help relieve pain in the feet, knees, and lower back by providing shock absorption and proper arch support. Products like the Dr Scholl Insole Knee and Dr Scholl Lumbar Insole are specifically engineered to target pain at its source.

Foot Skin Care:
The product line includes various solutions for common ailments such as dry skin, calluses, and blisters. The Scholl Double Action File helps in managing hard skin, while the Scholl Nourishing Foot Mask offers intense hydration with Hydro’Restor technology.

Footwear:
The brand also produces anatomically designed shoes, including the iconic Pescura sandal, which combine comfort with style.

Treatment Solutions:
Other products include wart and corn removers, anti-fungal sprays, and various first-aid solutions for targeted foot conditions.