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C-Suite interview: Blusun enters second year looking to ramp up sales, expand outside of Europe
When Dirk Pfeffer and Silvia Brindlmayer set up their barefoot footwear brand Blusun last year, they knew what they wanted and what they did not. At the heart of their vision were shoes featuring high quality materials, reasonable prices and a sustainable and socially responsible supply chain. Pfeffer and Brindlmayer ...
C-Suite interview: Velasca aims to double its store network by end 2028
In less than a year, Velasca, a Milan-based footwear and apparel retailer, has opened 10 shops, bringing the number of locations to 30 worldwide. By the end of 2028, the goal is to double that number to 60.
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Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is looking for outdoor footwear companies
Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
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Why a veteran of the footwear industry has decided to launch three new brands
Joseph (Joe) Trybulec, the owner of Trybulec Enterprises and a business partner in Integra Trade Solutions, a US-based logistics company, has decided to launch three new brands covering different market segments.
How a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
Zerow is a Tuscan-based marketplace established for the upcycling of fabric and leather leftovers. As the company’s name indicates, the “w” standing for waste, its purpose is to eliminate discarded materials and deadstock by transforming them into a resource.
How an Italian startup is proving to be the perfect fit for leading fashion brands
Measmerize, a startup established to offer sizing solutions for fashion brands, has built up a portfolio of about 40 clients, including high-profile fashion houses, thanks to customized AI algorithms proposing size and fit recommendations to end-users.
Experts are confident about global footwear sales growth
The short-term outlook for footwear sales volumes and price growth is positive, based on the findings of the latest survey of experts published in the latest Business Conditions Survey released by World Footwear.
Global branded casual footwear market grew 3.5% in 2024
The international branded casual footwear market grew by 3.5 percent in 2024 to $17,016 million from $16,447 million in 2023, with balanced growth from the US and global sales. The US branded casual shoe market rebounded 3.9 percent to $7,024 million from $6,763 million, while revenues from outside the US ...
Brazilian exports hit by US tariffs
In August, Brazilian footwear exports fell by 0.5 percent year-over-year in volume to 7.64 million pairs and by 9.1 percent in value to $77 million after the US introduced a 50 percent import tariff on Brazilian goods on Aug. 7. The US is Brazil’s main export market.
Footasylum's CEO leaves after a two-year tenure
Italian shoemakers see delay in EU-Mercosur trade deal as severely damaging
Debenhams plans £35m equity raise to bolster balance sheet
Brazilian shoemakers express concern about growing imports
Birkenstock posts a sharp increase in net profits in Q1
Crocs sees earnings growth, flat sales in 2026 as international business continues to outperform
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Irish footwear store closes after 6 decades
Picaaso Footwear plans to expand into Europe
Brazil will have a delegation of 71 brands at Micam
Pikolinos opens a store in London
Northern Irish retailer Houstons Footwear closes down
Torben Schütz takes over as CEO of HDS/L
Hermès’ full-year net profit declines on special French tax
Designer Brands appoints a new CFO
Bruno Marc launches the Crafture Leather Collection
Diadora to cut 27 jobs
Footasylum's CEO leaves after a two-year tenure
After a two-year stint at the helm, David Pujolar has stepped down from his role as CEO of Footasylum. The departure, effective Feb. 12, marks a strategic pivot for the UK-based streetwear giant as it transitions from a period of rapid domestic stabilization to an aggressive international push.
Italian shoemakers see delay in EU-Mercosur trade deal as severely damaging
The European Parliament’s decision to delay the ratification of the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement by requesting a legal opinion from the Court of Justice of the European Union is viewed as severely damaging by the Italian footwear industry.
Debenhams plans £35m equity raise to bolster balance sheet
Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo, is raising £35 million (€40m) from shareholders in an attempt to cut debt and accelerate its turnaround plan.
Brazilian shoemakers express concern about growing imports
After a record year in 2024, Brazil’s footwear imports continued to rise sharply in January, setting a new record for the month, according to data released by Abicalçados, the Brazilian association of footwear manufacturers.
Birkenstock posts a sharp increase in net profits in Q1
Birkenstock Holding, the UK-based parent company of the German sandal maker, posted a 151 percent increase in net profit to €51 million, while earnings per share (EPS) surged by 157 percent from €0.11 in the fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 31. On an adjusted basis, the bottom line was up ...
Crocs sees earnings growth, flat sales in 2026 as international business continues to outperform
Crocs expects to deliver earnings per share growth despite flat sales in 2026. The management’s priority is to improve sales trends in North America, but it also sees opportunities to expand the footprint of the US footwear company in the fast-growing international business.