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ArticleAllbirds signs distribution agreements for Europe and Latin America
Allbirds has signed agreements with distributors in Europe and Latin America as part of the expansion of its international distributor model. Effective July 1, 2025, Chris Sports will be the exclusive Allbirds distributor across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Chris Sports, founded 30 years ago, is based in ...
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ArticleNeroGiardini sets its sights on the Far East
After the opening of its first shop in South Korea in March 2023, NeroGiardini inaugurated a second store in the country in September 2024 as part of its strategy of expanding in the Far East. The new shop was opened in the Lotte Department Store Myeongdong Main Branch, in the ...
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ArticlePajar Canada buys Cougar Shoes
The Canadian footwear group Pajar Canada bought its peer Cougar Shoes. No financial details were released, but Pajar described the acquisition as a “significant milestone.” Thanks to the takeover, Cougar shoes will be able to leverage the group’s “combined expertise to create unique products that resonate with both longstanding ...
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ArticleBirkenstock starts direct sales in South Korea
On Oct. 23, Birkenstock launched a country-specific e-commerce website for South Korea as part of its strategy to bolster its presence in Asia. The website, www.birkenstock.com/kr, lays “the foundation for further expansion in the dynamically growing country, which is home to 52 million people,” explained the footwear brand. From ...
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ArticleC-Suite interview: Xero Shoes looks to US wholesale, Europe for growth
Xero Shoes is looking to bolster its domestic wholesale business and leverage strong growth rates in Europe to underpin a new phase of expansion for the US barefoot footwear specialist founded 15 years ago. Dan Dougherty, EU managing director and the head of wholesale activities at Xero Shoes globally, tells ...
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ArticleKizik enters distribution agreements in Japan and Canada
Kizik has entered distribution agreements in Japan and Canada as the US brand specializing in slip-on shoes continues to expand abroad. In Japan, it partnered with Marubeni Consumer Brands Inc. “We are grateful to be associated with one of the most important and exciting brands in my long-term experience ...
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ArticleSteve’s seeks to raise up to €300,000 in crowd funding
Steve’s, an Italian producer of sustainable premium sneakers, is seeking to raise between €100,000 and €300,000 in a crowdfunding campaign through the Mamacrowd platform. Founded in 2022 in Turin by Giulia Gandini and Filippo Gandini, Steve’s produces sneakers made from Appleskin, a material produced from the skins and cores of ...
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ArticleSkechers faces challenging conditions in China
Skechers is facing “challenging” conditions in China and that could result in a “disappointing” performance in the country in the second half of the year. The US footwear company however declined to provide a forecast regarding its performance in China. In the first half of 2024, Skechers’ sales in China ...
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JD Sports shuts down large distribution hub in Derby
JD Sports Fashion has decided to shut down its warehouse on Derby Commercial Park, East Midlands, BBC News reported. The closure will result in the loss of nearly 200 jobs. The retailer had signed a 20-year lease on the 47,700 square meter facility just three years ago.
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ArticleMoscow continues to drive the Russian fashion market
Moscow and St. Peterburg remain the key drivers of the Russian fashion market, local officials indicated. Over the past three years, Moscow saw a 46 percent surge in the turnover of stores selling clothes and shoes, Natalia Sergunina, Moscow’s Deputy Mayor, recently revealed. Moscow’s fashion industry currently comprises 12,800 firms, ...
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Tecovas expands into wholesale
Tecovas is partnering with nine retailers to expand for the first time into wholesale. Thanks to the partnerships, the Texas-based boot brand will reach 36 stores in 10 US states. The brand expects that wholesale could represent about a quarter of its sales in the coming years. Until now, the ...
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ArticleKizik signs distribution agreements for Taiwan, Italy, Southeast Asia
Kizik has entered distribution agreements in Taiwan, Italy and Southeast Asia as the US brand specializing in slip-on shoes continues to expand abroad. The agreements were signed with Wellforce Sports in Taiwan, Artcrafts International in Italy, and Nyne Ventures to cover Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. In April ...
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ArticleCanadian rail freight resumes after government intervention
Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) resumed railway services on Aug.26 after a shutdown started on Aug. 22 due to the lockout their Canadian workers in the wake of failed labor talks. Nevertheless, it could take several weeks for Canada’s railway network to fully recover from ...
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ArticleEmerging designer: Socque rocks the classics
The Covid-19 pandemic that broke out towards the end of the first quarter of 2020 in Europe, and the subsequent related lockdowns, prompted many to make major life changes. Laure Chareton’s and Camille Cour’s response consisted of launching a high-end women’s footwear brand. After a decade of helping others run ...
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ArticleRail freight halted in Canada due to labor dispute
The Canadian railway companies Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced the lockout of their Canadian workers after failed labor talks, resulting in a shutdown of their networks in the country. The companies locked out employees who are members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) ...
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ArticleC-Suite interview: Fly Flot expands beyond slippers
In an attempt to attract a younger clientele, Fly Flot is expanding its collection beyond slippers and clogs to include sneakers and moccasins for both women and men. Shoes now account for 10 percent of production and the target is to double the share. Based near the Northern Italian town ...
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Asian brands increase their presence in the Russian market
In the first half of 2024, several new foreign footwear brands emerged in the Russian market, according to CORE.XP, a local consultancy. For example, the Chinese footwear brand Josiny and the Chinese children’s clothing and footwear brand Balaba officially launched operations in the country. In total, 15 new brands started ...
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Werner 1911 strengthens its sales team
The footwear manufacturer Werner 1911 is strengthening its sales team. Starting with the spring-summer 2025 order season, sales expert Holger Heide will represent the company in northern, eastern and western Germany, presenting its collection at regional trade fairs in Breitscheid, Hamburg, Berlin and Hanover. Heide’s trading agency is active ...
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ArticleEsprit’s Dutch subsidiary files for bankruptcy
The Netherlands-based division of the fashion chain Esprit has filed for insolvency with the Amsterdam court as a wave of bankruptcies continues to rock the retailer. Approximately 30 stores in the Netherlands, including Esprit stores and other retailers, still sell Esprit products. A bankruptcy administrator will explore possible solutions, ...
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ArticleAllbirds partners with Belle Fashion Group to expand in Greater China
To bolster its presence in the Asian market, Allbirds has forged an exclusive distribution and licensing agreement with the Chinese Belle Fashion Group. Effective June 28, Belle Fashion Group will manage Allbirds’ operations in mainland China, Macau and Taiwan. This strategic shift from a direct go-to-market model to a partnership ...
