KNS International, a Draper-based online footwear retailer, has acquired Birdies, a women’s footwear brand headquartered in Sacramento, California. Birdies is known for its highly loyal customer base and substantial social media following.

“I have long admired the Birdies brand and the creative vision that founders Bianca Gates and Marisa Sharkey brought to life,” said Greg Tunney, CEO of KNS. “Their direct-to-consumer approach has resonated with women across the globe, enabling the brand to punch above its weight in the footwear category. Birdies will be a flagship brand within the KNS portfolio, bringing a combination of fashion and comfort for its expanding base of Please log in to see the rest of this story.