All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 28, Issue 5+6
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Caleres has a new head for its New York brands
Caleres announced that Kristen Sosa has joined the company as Division President of Brand Portfolio - New York Brands, a newly created position. She will be responsible for the operations and have oversight of Stuart Weitzman, Allen Edmonds, Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard and Favorite Daughter. Sosa will report to ...
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ArticleWhy a veteran of the footwear industry has decided to launch three new brands
Joseph (Joe) Trybulec, the owner of Trybulec Enterprises and a business partner in Integra Trade Solutions, a US-based logistics company, has decided to launch three new brands covering different market segments. It has been a long-held dream for Trybulec to create an international fashion brand, and he is the sole ...
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Versace names a Chief Creative Officer
Prada Group announced the appointment of Pieter Mulier as Chief Creative Officer of the Versace brand, effective July 1. ”This choice marks the beginning of a new chapter for the brand,” it said. Mulier will report to Versace’s Executive Chairman, Lorenzo Bertelli. He joins the brand from Alaïa, where he ...
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ArticleBoot Barn raises guidance again as sales momentum continues at start of Q4
Boot Barn raised its guidance for its fiscal year ending on March 28 for the third time in as many quarters after it turned in a better-than-expected performance in the third quarter and momentum continued at the start of the fourth. The US footwear retailer reported that same-store sales in ...
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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 ...
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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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Nike reenters the list of the hottest brands in Q4
After two years of absence, Nike re-entered the list of the world’s 20 hottest brands, according to The Lyst Index. Massimo Dutti, which is owned by the Inditex group, the owner of the Zara brand, also entered the classification in 16th position. “The entrance of Massimo Dutti (number 16) as ...
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ArticleGant brings footwear in-house, ends license deal with Hamm
Gant, a Swedish fashion brand with American roots, is bringing its footwear operations in-house, concluding its licensing partnership with Hamm Footwear GmbH, effective from the spring/summer 2027 season. The Swedish company said that with the establishment of Gant Footwear AB, “footwear operations will be consolidated under Gant’s ownership, giving the ...
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Hooijer Group broadens its sales organization in the DACH region
Hooijer Footwear Group has expanded its sales organization in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) with two new sales agents. Frank Vogel has been appointed sales agent for northern and eastern Germany, where he will be responsible for the Lazamani, Toni Pons and Tofvel brands. Markus Roth will oversee ...
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Cirql confirms the low carbon emission of its recycled TPU products
Cirql has published new life cycle assessments confirming lower carbon emissions for its recycled TPU products. The Vietnam-based provider of sustainable footwear materials announced the release of LCAs for its rTPU30 and rTPU50 materials, developed in collaboration with carbon-accounting specialist Carbonfact, with the findings intended to support brands facing tightening ...
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S.Oliver ’s Chief Customer Officer and Chief Digital Officer steps down
S.Oliver Group’s Chief Customer Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Carsten Schmitz, has left the German clothing and footwear group after two years in the role, according to the German trade publication TextilWirtschaft. The company is not seeking a successor and is instead reducing the size of its management team, the ...
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ArticleJimmy Choo posts higher revenues than expected
In the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 27, Jimmy Choo, the luxury footwear brand owned by Capri Holdings, posted revenues of $167 million, up by 5.0 percent on a reported basis and by 1.9 percent in constant currency. The top line exceeded the group’s guidance of $150 to $155 million ...
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Diadora to cut 27 jobs
Diadora has reached an agreement with Italian trade unions to reduce its workforce by 27 employees from a total staff of 199 at its Caerano di San Marco headquarters in Treviso, citing the need for strategic repositioning in changed international markets. The deal, signed Feb. 5 with Femca Cisl ...
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ArticleWhy Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags wants to become a fashion hub
During the 104th edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, the Italian trade show specializing in footwear, bags and accessories that was held from Jan. 10 to 13 in Riva del Garda, its organizers unveiled their intention to develop the event and turn it into an international hub for accessible ...
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ArticlePortugual’s 2025 footwear exports rise 0.8% in value
The Portuguese footwear industry exported 68 million pairs of shoes in 2025, up by 1.8 percent in volume compared with 2024, for a total value of €1.718 billion, up by 0.8 percent, according to data compiled by the statistics office Ine and released by Apiccaps, the Portuguese footwear association. Exports ...
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CEC introduces a new member category and launches a sustainability working group
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) introduced a new membership category, Associate Members, following the modification of its statutes and launched a sustainability working group with some European technology centers. “This new category aims to broaden participation within the footwear community by welcoming stakeholders beyond national footwear associations, thereby strengthening collaboration, ...
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ArticleMicam proposes a new layout
Micam announced that it is renewing its layout starting from the 101st edition, scheduled to take place at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition complex from Feb. 22 to 24. “The result is a more fluid and readable layout – one that is both more effective for exhibitors and more welcoming ...
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Bruno Marc launches the Crafture Leather Collection
Bruno Marc, a US brand of men’s footwear, has launched the Crafture Leather Collection, a new lineup of men’s premium leather dress shoes “engineered for all-day comfort, durability, and modern versatility without luxury pricing.” “Crafture Leather is not designed for occasional use. It is modern luxury built for everyday ...
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Designer Brands appoints a new CFO
Designer Brands said that Sheamus Toal will join the US footwear company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Finanical Officer, effective Feb. 16. Mark Haley, who has served as interim Principal Financial Officer during a transition period, will return full time to his position as Senior Vice ...
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Hermès’ full-year net profit declines on special French tax
Hermès’ net profit fell to €4.524 billion in 2025 from €4.603 billion the previous year, as its bottom line was dragged down by an exceptional contribution on the profits of large companies in France. Adjusted for the exceptional contribution, net profit rose by 5.5 percent to €4.86 billion. Sales for ...
