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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.
RAS appoints a new senior management
The US kids footwear brand jbrds is up for sale
Wortmann starts building a new €20m warehouse
Tamaris launches the TMRS Men shoe collection in Germany
The EU and Mercosur sign a free trade agreement
US threatens to hike trade tariffs for 8 European countries in Greenland standoff
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French footwear exports down 3% in the first 11 months of 2025
The owner of the Inside fashion retailer files for bankruptcy protection
Axel Arigato names a new CEO
The Austrian fashion chain Higgins files for insolvency
ACBC hires a Chief Commercial Officer
Neeman’s raises $4m in funding round
Genesco to transform its IT operations
BFA’s CEO steps down
OrthoLite promotes Marty Greenwald to Sales VP
Birkenstock downgraded on sales concerns
RAS appoints a new senior management
Rautureau Apple Shoes (RAS) has has appointed Riccardo Ribolla as Chief Executive Officer and Fabrice Delecolle as his deputy. Ribolla has been the company’s Sales Manager since 2020 and Delecolle its Chief Financial and Administrative Officer since 2008.
The US kids footwear brand jbrds is up for sale
Mike Gugat, the co-founder and CEO of jbrds, a US brand of children’s shoes, announced that the company is up for sale.
Wortmann starts building a new €20m warehouse
With a ground-breaking ceremony held on Jan. 15, Wortmann Group officially started the construction of its new smart warehouse at its headquarters and logistics facility in Detmold, Germany.
Tamaris launches the TMRS Men shoe collection in Germany
Tamaris, a brand of the German footwear manufacturer and distributor Wortmann Group, is launching its new sub-brand TMRS Men, its first men’s shoe collection, in the German market.
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 ...