Shoe Carnival changes name to Shoe Station Group
After receiving shareholder approval, Shoe Carnival, a US retailer of footwear and accessories, changed name on June 12 to Shoe Station Group.
Debenhams subleases its US distribution center
Debenhams Group, the British fast fashion retailer which previously traded under the Boohoo name, has completed the sublease of its distribution center (DC) in the US to ID Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics operator.
German economic recovery slower than previously expected
German gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to recover more slowly than expected in 2027 as the war in Iran weighs on economic momentum, according to the Kiel Institute’s summer economic forecasts.
BOBS from Skechers surpasses $14m in donations to save cats and dogs
Skechers announced that its philanthropic brand BOBS from Skechers has surpassed $14 million in donations over a decade to thousands of animal welfare organizations in the US and internationally. The funds have found homes for more than 2 million shelter dogs and cats.
Tutto Piccolo goes into liquidation
The Spanish childrenswear brand Tutto Piccolo has been put into liquidation by an Alicante-based commercial court in the wake of a voluntary insolvency proceeding, according to the media outlet Alicante Plaza.
ANWR Group sells it software unit EBG Data to TSS
ANWR Group is selling its subsidiary EBG Data GmbH to the Dutch-based software group Total Specific Solutions (TSS). No financial details were released.
German retail under pressure as insolvency fears rise and succession crisis deepens
The German retail sector is facing pressure from multiple fronts, with a growing number of businesses fearing for their survival and an escalating succession crisis threatening the future of thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises, according to recent surveys.
Mango plans 45 store openings in France by end 2028
The Spanish fashion brand Mango plans to open 45 new stores and create nearly 700 jobs, in France by end 2028 thanks to an investment of €66 million.
C-Suite interview: Nice Footwear moves forward with industrial strategy with new Corrado Maretto plant
When Nice Footwear purchased the luxury women’s footwear manufacturer Corrado Maretto from the founding family at the end of 2024, it also committed to investing in a suitable facility to meet the manufacturer’s production needs and those of the luxury brands for which it produces.
Footasylum’s CFO steps down
Footasylum’s Chief Financial Officer, Nick Scott, has left the UK sportswear retailer after three years in the role, marking the second senior exit at the Aurelius-owned company this year.
Asics to spin off Onitsuka Tiger
The brand grew 43 percent last year with a 38 percent margin: now it gets its own company.
Designer Brands swings to profit in Q1, sees full year earnings at high end of guidance
Designer Brands swung to a profit in its first quarter ended May 2, as it highlighted a boost to earnings margins from structural improvements made across inventory management, pricing discipline, sourcing and channel profitability.
Why 23.8 billion pairs of shoes are almost impossible to recycle
A 1,200-shoe material analysis by Circle Economy and Fashion for Good reveals that design complexity, not lack of technology, is keeping footwear recycling below 1 percent globally, and maps what structural change looks like.
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags to host over 1,000 brands and exhibitors
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, which are scheduled from June 13-16 in the Italian town of Riva del Garda, will be hosting over 1,000 exhibitors and brands from 44 countries. Nearly 63 percent of exhibitors come from outside the European Union, according to the organizer, Riva del Garda Fierecongressi.
Experts remain ‘broadly optimistic’ about the outlook of the global footwear industry
Experts remain “broadly optimistic” about the short-term outlook of the global footwear industry, which is expected to continue to benefit from higher selling prices and growing demand in volume, according to the latest Business Conditions Survey released by World Footwear.
John Lobb to move to a new site in Northampton
John Lobb, the British luxury footwear brand that has been part of the Hermès group since 1976, announced that it will relocate from its historic workshop in Northampton, England, to a new manufacture in the city center, due to be completed by 2029.
The German fashion market remained stable in 2025
Despite growing consumer restraint and economic uncertainty shaping purchasing behaviour, Germany’s fashion market remained stable in 2025, with sales reaching €58.5 billion, a slight increase from the previous year, the latest Fashion Industry Report from IFH KÖLN and BBE Handelsberatung found.
Saks Global bankruptcy restructuring cleared by a US court
Saks Global Enterprises said that on June 5 it received approval of its Plan of Reorganization from the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Caleres beats Q1 earnings guidance as Brand Portfolio outperforms
Caleres generated sales at the top end of guidance and better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter of its fiscal year, as strength in its Brand Portfolio segment more than offset a weaker showing for its Famous Footwear banner.
Footasylum enters strategic patnership with Trapstar
Footasylum has struck a “strategic partnership” with the British streetwear brand Trapstar, which had entered into administration in May.