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Next buys UK shoe retailer Russell & Bromley for £2.5m
EU parliament delays Mercosur deal
Experts are confident about global footwear sales growth
Revenues of Italian footwear manufacturers drop by 0.9% in the third quarter
How a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
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C-Suite interview: Blusun enters second year looking to ramp up sales, expand outside of Europe
When Dirk Pfeffer and Silvia Brindlmayer set up their barefoot footwear brand Blusun last year, they knew what they wanted and what they did not. At the heart of their vision were shoes featuring high quality materials, reasonable prices and a sustainable and socially responsible supply chain. Pfeffer and Brindlmayer ...
C-Suite interview: Velasca aims to double its store network by end 2028
In less than a year, Velasca, a Milan-based footwear and apparel retailer, has opened 10 shops, bringing the number of locations to 30 worldwide. By the end of 2028, the goal is to double that number to 60.
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Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is looking for outdoor footwear companies
Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
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How a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
Zerow is a Tuscan-based marketplace established for the upcycling of fabric and leather leftovers. As the company’s name indicates, the “w” standing for waste, its purpose is to eliminate discarded materials and deadstock by transforming them into a resource.
How an Italian startup is proving to be the perfect fit for leading fashion brands
Measmerize, a startup established to offer sizing solutions for fashion brands, has built up a portfolio of about 40 clients, including high-profile fashion houses, thanks to customized AI algorithms proposing size and fit recommendations to end-users.
Id.Eight plans to double its sales and is open to new investors
Id.Eight, an Italian sneaker startup that uses waste materials, is aiming to double its revenues this year and continue expanding internationally.
Experts are confident about global footwear sales growth
The short-term outlook for footwear sales volumes and price growth is positive, based on the findings of the latest survey of experts published in the latest Business Conditions Survey released by World Footwear.
Global branded casual footwear market grew 3.5% in 2024
The international branded casual footwear market grew by 3.5 percent in 2024 to $17,016 million from $16,447 million in 2023, with balanced growth from the US and global sales. The US branded casual shoe market rebounded 3.9 percent to $7,024 million from $6,763 million, while revenues from outside the US ...
Brazilian exports hit by US tariffs
In August, Brazilian footwear exports fell by 0.5 percent year-over-year in volume to 7.64 million pairs and by 9.1 percent in value to $77 million after the US introduced a 50 percent import tariff on Brazilian goods on Aug. 7. The US is Brazil’s main export market.
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Debenhams upgrades its guidance
German consumer confidence improves but remains low
Anta Sports buys a 29.06% stake in Puma for €1.5bn
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Bureau Veritas buys Italy’s Spin360
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German trade association BTE appoints new Managing Director
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Ferragamo posts DTC sales growth in Q4
Salvatore Ferragamo’s sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 fell by a reported 3.2 percent year-over-year, and by 2.0 percent at constant exchange rates, to €282 million due to a decline in the wholesale channel. However, direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales grew by 6.3 percent at constant rates marking an acceleration from ...
Patricia Nash Designs enters footwear partnership with El Roma Consulting
Patricia Nash Designs, a vintage-inspired US brand known for its leather handbags and accessories, has entered a partnership with El Roma Consulting to support the expansion of its women’s footwear collection.
EU and India conclude negotiations for free trade agreement
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement, marking the largest such deal ever concluded by either side.
Mephisto USA’s CEO steps down
Rusty Hall is stepping down as President and CEO of Mephisto USA after 15 years running the American unit of the French brand. The move marks “the conclusion of a distinguished 50-year career in the footwear industry,” the company commented.
Caleres’ CFO steps down
Caleres’ Chief Financial Officer, Jack Calandra, will leave the US footwear group at the end of January to pursue other opportunities. ”His departure is not related to any disagreement with the company,” Caleres highlighted in a statement.
Next buys UK shoe retailer Russell & Bromley for £2.5m
Next is buying the struggling footwear chain Russell & Bromley in a £2.5 million (€2.87m) pre-packaged bankruptcy deal that puts 33 shops and 440 jobs at risk.