All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 28, Issue 13+14 – Page 2
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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. The brand has been present in France since 1994 and the country has become its largest foreign market. Mango plans to open ...
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ArticleANWR 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. “With this acquisition, TSS DACH further strengthens its proposition for the retail industry, allowing the ANWR Group to focus on its core business,” TSS said in a ...
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ArticleGerman 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. A business survey by the Ifo Institute found that 17.4 percent ...
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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. In October 2025, the company introduced a rotating temporary layoff scheme affecting 80 percent of its workforce, which ended ...
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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. German GDP is now seen rising by 1.0 percent in 2027, revised down from a previous ...
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ArticleDebenhams 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. The 1.1 million square feet DC in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, opened in August 2023 and was ...
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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. On June 12, the company’s common stock also began trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “SHOE”. The stock’s previous ticker was “SCVL”. “We are pleased ...
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StockX to launch StockX Live this summer
StockX plans to launch StockX Live, a real-time live shopping experience for new and pre-owned items, during the summer. The service will be available for all US iOS customers across mobile and web platforms . ”StockX Live will enable buyers to participate in live auctions, giveaways, and direct seller-buyer engagement, ...
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TKG Taekwang to build a footwear plant in Tamil Nadu
TKG Taekwang, a South Korean footwear manufacturer, has received approval to establish a 514 crore rupee (€47m) non-leather footwear manufacturing facility on 69 acres of land at the ELCOT Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Navalpattu, Tiruchy, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In the Indian numeral system, a crore ...
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Peter Kaiser expands product range to include men’s shoes, strengthens distribution in Scandinavia
The women’s footwear brand Peter Kaiser is expanding its product range to include a men’s shoe collection starting with the spring/summer 2027 season. The collection was unveiled by the Chief Executive Officer, Jürgen Cölsch, at a presentation to the international sales force. The range includes business shoes, loafers, modern ...
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BFA seeks a Non-Executive Director with financial expertise
The British Footwear Association (BFA) is seeking a Non-Executive Director with financial expertise to join its board. The candidate would have ”a strong background in finance to provide oversight, governance, leadership, and scrutiny as part of a cohesive and dynamic board.” This role would take the lead in supporting the ...
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ArticleOrthoLite names Marius Wirtz CEO
OrthoLite has appointed Marius Wirtz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2026, as founder Glenn Barrett transitions to a senior advisory role within parent company Coats Group. Wirtz joins the premium insole manufacturer on June 15 and will assume the CEO position following a one-month transition period ...
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ArticleFrasers plans to take full control of Accent Group
Frasers Group has launched a 316 million Australian dollar (€192.5m) bid to buy the remaining 77 percent of shares in Australian sports footwear retailer Accent Group it does not already own, citing concerns about the company’s performance. The Mike Ashley-owned company is offering 65 Australian cents (€0.40) a share for ...
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ArticleMuecke reports sales and earnings decline amid ongoing strategic overhaul
The German footwear and sporting goods retailer Muecke, part of the ANWR Group, reported lower sales and earnings in 2025 as geopolitical tensions, cautious consumer spending and declining foot traffic in brick-and-mortar stores weighed on results. The company is planning investments and efficiency measures as it continues to pursue a ...
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ArticleBally ends shoe production in Switzerland
The Swiss luxury brand Bally is ending shoe production in Switzerland after 175 years and cutting 27 jobs at its original manufacturing site in the canton of Ticino, according to Swiss media reports. The last production workers at the company’s original site in Caslano, near Lugano, have received termination ...
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Germany’s workforce seen shrinking by 4.3 mln by 2036 - IW
Germany’s potential workforce is expected to decline by 4.3 million people from now until 2036, falling about 7 percent to reach roughly 51 million people that year, according to a study from the German economic research institute IW. IW noted that the German population is shrinking faster than previously expected. ...
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Zalando is gaining market share according to an analyst
Zalando is gaining market share as European fashion retailers shift further toward online sales, according to RBC Capital Markets’ analyst Richard Chamberlain. The German online fashion retailer has improved its offer thanks to the acquisition About You, while the Swedish retailer H&M lacks top line momentum and Primark has ...
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Debenhams sees earnings growth this year as turnaround gathers pace
Debenhams Group, the British fast fashion retailer which previously traded under the Boohoo name, forecast double-digit earnings growth this year, despite a sharp fall in annual revenues, as its turnaround programme gathered pace. The owner of the brands Debenhams, Karen Millen, Boohoo, MAN and PrettyLittleThing, saw revenues slide by 24.7 ...
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ArticleExpo Riva Schuh and Gardabags attract about 8,000 visitors
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, which were held from June 13-16 in the Italian town of Riva del Garda, attracted about 8,000 visitors, in line with the June 2025 edition. The trade show hosted over 1,000 brands and exhibitors from 44 countries. “Notably, there has been growth in buyers from ...
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ArticleFrench bought 3.6 bln clothing and textile items in 2025 vs 3.5 bln in 2024
In 2025, French people bought 3.6 billion clothing and textile items, or 10 million a day, setting a new record, according to Refashion, an eco-organization responsible for the prevention and end-of-life management of clothing textiles, household linen and footwear through collection, repair and reuse. In 2024, the French purchased 3.5 ...
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