Haroldo Ferreira, the president of Brazilian footwear association Abicalçados, expects BFShow to grow in lockstep with the Brazilian footwear industry and believes that a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur will also be beneficial to European shoemakers.
Floredeasoka, a fast growing Spanish startup that produces bridal shoes, is considering raising funds to finance its internationalization with a focus on the US market.
Xero Shoes is looking to bolster its domestic wholesale business and leverage strong growth rates in Europe to underpin a new phase of expansion for the US barefoot footwear specialist founded 15 years ago.
Our interview explores Gore’s commitment to extending product life, consumer education campaigns, and the newly launched GORE-TEX Gear Tour.
The startup Covision Media decided to initially focus on the footwear industry to commercialize its 3D scanner developed in Bressanone, near the northern Italian town of Bolzano.
The Italian footwear companies Fessura, DIS and Steve’s as well as dropout, a retailer of luxury apparel and sneakers, have in common that they are currently, or have been, raising funds through the Italian crowdfunding platform Mamacrowd, which is owned by the asset management company Azimut.
JustinShop is an Italian startup that created an app allowing users to book fashion items, such as a piece of apparel or a pair of shoes, with the option to receive them at home by courier or pick them up at a nearby shop.
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In 2024, Brazilian footwear exports are expected to decline by 6 to 9 percent in volume as an improvement in the second half of the year is expected to offset a sharp decline in the first four months of the year, according to the Brazilian footwear industry association, Abicalçados.
In the first quarter of 2024, sales revenue for the US footwear industry remained unchanged year-over-year at $9.1 billion, while volumes rose by 1 percent, according to Circana.
In March, French footwear retail sales rose by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 2.5 percent month-on-month, according to the Bank of France. In February, sales of footwear increased by 1.6 percent. The reading was revised up from a preliminary 0.9 percent.
The leather industry in Italy generates an annual turnover of more than €30 bn. One event in Milan is perfectly placed to showcase this champion.
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While their store in Via Santo Spirito in Florence may just be a mere 40 square metres (430 square feet), CB Made in Italy is brimming with ideas and plans for the future.
After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur countries have concluded talks on a free trade agreement, according to Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.
The Italian footwear brand DIS will stop operating on Dec. 31, 2024 after its parent company Future Fashion decided to close down the loss-making business.
At ISPO Munich 2024, held from Dec. 3 to 5, Cirql, the subsidiary of OrthoLite, unveiled its latest material innovation: Cirql Zero, an industrially compostable and biodegradable foam designed for midsole components. Alongside its recyclable Cirql rTPU30 midsole, Cirql is providing footwear brands with comprehensive solutions that address the entire ...
The German mail order company Otto, owner of the Freemans, About You, Bonprix and Evri businesses, among others, is preparing to change its legal form and streamline its corporate structure as a generational handover gets underway.
German businesses are bracing for potential disruptions to global trade, with mounting concerns over geopolitical conflicts, bureaucratic hurdles, and the ongoing complexities of navigating relations with key trading partners like the US and China.