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The EU and Mercosur sign a free trade agreement
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
More German independent shoe stores close as the retail crisis deepens
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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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BFA’s CEO steps down
OrthoLite promotes Marty Greenwald to Sales VP
Birkenstock downgraded on sales concerns
Germany’s economy rebounds slightly in 2025
Boot Barn’s Q3 sales rise by 16.0%
Vessi opens its first US store
Spanish footwear exports down 1.5% in first 10 months of 2025
Apiccaps appoints Paulo Gonçalves executive director
Solaya wins Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags’ Startup Competition
Puma makes two top management appointments
The EU and Mercosur sign a free trade agreement
On Jan. 17, the European Union and Mercosur signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA). However, the controversial free trade deal still has to be approved by the European Parliament and single EU member states.
US threatens to hike trade tariffs for 8 European countries in Greenland standoff
The US President Donald Trump announced additional tariffs on imports from eight European countries until an agreement is reached for the purchase of Greenland by the US. If applied, duties on exports to the US could increase to 35 percent for the UK and 40 percent for the other six ...
Pikolinos hires a new General Manager
Pikolinos has appointed Francisco Sánchez as General Manager to manage the group’s development and internalization. He joins the Spanish shoemaker from Cherubini, an Italian electronics and domotic group, where he was CEO for nearly nine years.
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags attracts 8,000 visitors
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, attracted nearly 8,000 visitors. The event focused on the autumn/winter 2026-2027 season.
Shoe Zone issues a warning on its 2026 earnings
Shoe Zone issued a profit warning for 2026 after posting a slump in full-year sales and revenues, citing a tough consumer environment and government policies.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy
Saks Global, the US high-end department store group, has filed for bankruptcy and has announced the appointment of a new CEO and a financing commitment of about $1.75 billion to help fund a turnaround.