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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 ...
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ArticleEsprit’s Austrian subsidiary files for bankruptcy
Esprit’s Austrian subsidiary, Esprit Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H., has filed for bankruptcy at the Salzburg Regional Court. The announcement follows the insolvency application filed in May by the parent company Esprit Europe GmbH, headquartered in Ratingen, Germany. The bankruptcy affects 12 directly operated stores across Austria and approximately 170 employees. ...
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ArticleRussian fashion imports from China are resilient despite sanction pressure
Leading Russian marketplaces have been complaining about difficulties importing goods from China as banks of the Asian powerhouse increasingly scrutinize transactions involving Russian businesses. However, footwear imports are yet to be affected by the issue. Russian marketplaces and foreign resellers working on the online platforms have been encountering problems in ...
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ArticleRohde starts building up its US sales team
Rohde has hired its first agent in the US, who will cover the northeast of the country from Pennsylvania to Maine. The German footwear producer of slippers and sandals aims to hire a couple more agents by the end of the year to cover the southeast and the Midwest. “The ...
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Deichmann’s subsidiary Supremo to distribute Kappa in Germany and Austria
The German footwear company Supremo is taking over distribution of the Italian sports lifestyle brand Kappa in Germany and Austria as it further expands its portfolio of licensed brands, which already includes Tom Tailor, Lurchi and Romika. The retail prices for the new Kappa collection from Supremo are expected ...
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Allbirds enters distribution deals covering Scandinavia, Baltic states and Benelux
Allbirds announced agreements with two distributors to cover Scandinavia, the Baltic states and Benelux. With these agreements, Allbirds has penned deals with eight international distributors, following Canada and South Korea in 2023, and Japan, Australasia, Gulf Countries and Southeast Asia earlier this year. Authentic Brands will be Allbirds’ first appointed ...
