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Operational in 29 nations across Europe , Africa , Asia , and South America , Bata was founded in 1894 in the Czech Republic . The family-owned business operates 5,300 stores and 23 manufacturing facilities . “ Few things define a lifestyle the way shoes do . We are among the very best in the world at making them . That ’ s why 1 million plus people choose to buy Bata every day ,” claims Bata .

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