C-Suite interview: Rohde sees sales momentum continuing in 2026, moves to improve forecasting
Rohde sees its sales momentum continuing this year, after its top line rose by 7 percent to €25.2 million in 2025, and the company is taking steps to improve order forecasting and fine-tuning a new automated packaging system to ensure it can keep up with demand.
Bequem-Schuh files for self-administration weeks after being taken over
The footwear retailer Bequem-Schuh GmbH has entered self-administered insolvency proceedings just weeks after being acquired in early September by Berlin-based investor Steffen Liebich through his investment firm Goal Beteiligungsgesellschaft, according to German media reports. The reason for the filing was not immediately clear.
Frasers Group buys an 8.8% stake in Under Armour
Frasers Group has acquired an 8.8 percent stake Under Armour, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
André goes into liquidation after 130 years of existence
After 130 years of existence, André is being liquidated. The downfall of the French footwear chain has accelerated since 2019, with the business going into receivership four times over the past six years.
SLE Schuh becomes the sole owner of Legero United after buying out Ara
Legero United is now solely owned by SLE Schuh GmbH after the company acquired the minority stake Ara AG held in the the Austrian footwear manufacturer that owns the brands Superfit, Legero and Think!.
Alois Beck’s management takes over the company
Alois Beck GmbH is changing ownership, with the German shoe manufacturer’s management team set to acquire the company from the Bendeich family on Jan. 1, 2027.
Bally’s German subsidiary enters insolvency proceedings
Bally’s German retail subsidiary has become insolvent as the Swiss luxury shoemaker continues to restructure its business and close stores under the ownership of Regent LP.
Arnault family to simplify the corporate structure controlling LVMH
The Arnault family plans to simplify the chain of control over LVMH, the French luxury goods conglomerate, by merging Financière Agache into Agache, which in turn will merge with Christian Dior.
U-Power continues to expand with the acquisition of Kübler Workwear
U-Power, an Italian supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) with a focus on safety footwear, has signed a binding agreement to buy a 100 percent stake in the German company Paul H. Kübler Bekleidungswerk GmbH & Co. KG, which trades under the name Kübler Workwear.
Azzas 2154 to be broken up
Azzas 2154 will be split into three entities just two years after its creation. The Brazilian fasion group is the result of the merger in 2024 of the footwear company Arezzo & Co and the apparel company Grupo Soma.