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Shoe4You opens a “new chapter” with Braunschweig store
The German shoe retailer Shoe4You has opened a new flagship store in central Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, as part of the ongoing expansion of its network of around 70 stores throughout Germany. The store is located at Damm 40 and spans 1,000 square meters over two floors, carrying a lifestyle and ...
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Schuh-Beck opens its 13th store
The German shoe retailer Schuh-Beck has opened its 13th store in the Ebingen district of the city of Albstadt, in the Baden-Württemberg region, taking over a space previously occupied by Schuh‑Rominger, which closed at the end of 2025 after more than 120 years in business. The new store carries women’s ...
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Bueno enters German market with first store in Oberhausen
The Turkish shoe company Bueno, which sells leather shoes and accessories for men and women, has opened its first store in Germany at Westfield Centro Oberhausen, the largest shopping center in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. The family-owned company, founded in Istanbul in 1950 and now run by the second ...
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ArticleSpartoo's earnings improve on cost control
In 2025, Spartoo posted a 7.3 percent year-over-year decline in gross merchandise value (GMV) to €171.2 million as the business-to-consumer channel fell by 10.0 percent to €149.9 million. The turnover from third-party services advanced by 19.1 percent to €21.7 million, as the business gained 46 new clients during 2025 ...
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Next sees price hikes if Iran war drags on
Next warned that the US war on Iran could lead to higher prices as it flagged a £15 million (€17.33m) hit from the conflict, although the current-year guidance remained unchanged for the time being. Extra costs were expected to come from higher fuel and freight prices, Next said, as it ...
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Deichmann runs campaign across Europe
Deichmann ran throughout March a advertising campaign across Europe that appeared in stores, on TV, social media, online retail platforms and via out-of-home advertising. The campaign of the German footwear retailer centered on everyday situations from the customer’s perspective. Scenes such as tying shoelaces or choosing small sizes illustrate ...
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French footwear sales drop sharply in February
In February, French footwear retail sales slumped by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 9.5 percent month-on-month, after surging by 9.4 percent the previous month, according to the Bank of France. Overall, retail sales in France fell a seasonally and work-day adjusted 0.3 percent from January, when they rose by 1.3 ...
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Metro Brands crosses 1,000 store threshold
Metro Brands announced that it has crossed 1,000 stores across India. The Indian retailer operates over 1,000 stores across more than 200 cities, covering approximately 1.4 million square feet of retail space. The company opened its first store under the Metro brand in Mumbai in 1955. It retails footwear under ...
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Saks Global to close 15 additional stores
Saks Global Enterprises, the troubled US multi-brand luxury retailer, said that it is closing an additional 12 Saks Fifth Avenue and three Neiman Marcus locations. On Feb. 10, the retailer had announced the closure of eight Saks Fifth Avenue and one Neiman Marcus locations in the first phase of its ...
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Stoke Shoes launches in over 450 stores
On March 1, Stoke Shoes was launched in in more than 450 stores in the US, including Scheels, Murdoch’s, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Rack Room Shoes, Shoe Department, Shoe Sensation, Runnings, Sun & Ski and North 40. Less than 90 days prior, the brand was launched online. Founded by Rick ...
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ArticleRoots explores a possible sale
Roots has initiated a strategic review that includes the possibility of being sold. The Canadian lifestyle brand has hired J.P. Morgan Securities Canada Inc. as its financial advisor and Torys LLP as its legal advisor for the review. The company said that it has decided to publicly announce the ...
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ArticleDeichmann’s sales were up a currency-adjusted 2% in 2025
In 2025, Deichmann, Europe’s largest footwear retailer, booked currency-adjusted sales growth of over 2 percent to around €8.9 billion. The German group sold some 180 million pairs of shoes through 4,700 stores and 40 online shops in more than 30 countries. Almost 70 percent of sales came from outside Germany. ...
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French footwear sales rebound sharply in January
In January, French footwear retail sales surged by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 7.7 percent month-on-month, after declining by 3.4 percent the previous month, according to the Bank of France. Overall retail sales in France rose a seasonally and work-day adjusted 1.2 percent from December, when they fell by 1.6 ...
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Schuhhaus Horsch files for bankruptcy
The German shoe retailer Schuhhaus Horsch has filed for bankruptcy, adding to a growing list of store closures in the country’s struggling footwear sector. The company, which specializes in extra-large and extra-small shoe sizes, has been hit by the insolvency of a key Portuguese supplier that caused significant supply disruptions. ...
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Irish footwear store closes after 6 decades
Wiseman’s, an independent Irish footwear and apparel retailer located in Bantry, announced that it is closing on Feb. 21 after over 60 years of activity. “After more than 6 decades as a family-run business, we are stepping into a new chapter with full hearts & great memories,” the retailer posted ...
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ArticleTheo Wormland to cease operations
Wormland, the German men’s fashion retailer, founded in Hannover in 1935, is shutting down after efforts to find new investors failed following its second insolvency. With no viable offers submitted, the provisional creditors’ committee has decided to close the nearly 90-year-old company and insolvency proceedings were formally opened by the ...
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Pikolinos opens a store in London
Pikolinos has opened a store in London, its first in the UK. The shop is located at 351 Oxford Street. The opening is part of the Spanish footwear company’s 2026-2029 strategic plan, which is being executed by the newly appointed General Manager, Francisco Sánchez, who will continue to manage Pikolinos’ ...
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Northern Irish retailer Houstons Footwear closes down
After 50 years of activity, Houstons Footwear, an independent retailer located on Strand Road in the North Irish town of Londonderry, also referred to as Derry, is closing down. In a post on Facebook dated Jan. 29, the retailer wrote: “To all our customers,After much thought, we want to let ...
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ArticleAI gains ground in DACH retail, but consumer concerns persist
Retailers across the DACH region, which comprises Germany, Austria and Switzerland, are increasingly adopting AI tools, but consumers remain concerned about data protection and privacy issues, according to a survey commissioned by VoCoVo, a company specializing in retail team communication. AI is becoming entrenched in brick-and-mortar retail and transforming it, ...
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Frasers Group takes control of Maxi Sport
Frasers Group confirmed the acquisition of a majority stake in Maxi Sport, marking another step in the UK-based retailer’s expansion across mainland Europe. The deal was publicly referenced by Frasers’ CEO, Michael Murray, in a LinkedIn post outlining the strategic rationale behind the investment. The transaction gives Frasers control of ...
