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Cortina merges its private label activities
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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.
C-Suite interview: Rohde expects to continue growing in 2025
After increasing revenues by 4.5 percent in 2024 to €24.2 million, Rohde expects to continue growing this year as it expands its fledgling US and online businesses.
C-Suite interview: Pegada plans to open 100 stores worldwide this year
Pegada, a Brazilian footwear company located in Dois Irmãos in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, plans to open about 100 stores this year.
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China is expected to see a significant decline in its exports as a result of the trade war
The introduction of higher import tariffs by the US is expected to lead to a significant decline in China’s market share in global footwear exports, but the Asian powerhouse will remain the world’s leading manufacturer for the foreseeable future as the efficiency of its manufacturing base continues to attract buyers, ...
How Expo Riva Schuh is seeking to bolster the visitor’s experience
After the rebranding of Gardabags, the segment of the Italian trade fair Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags that focuses on bags, Expo Riva Schuh has changed its logo, but maintained its claim “the fair that moves the world”, and will undertake an in-depth study to bolster the visitor’s experience and ...
How Cortina took advantage of an ‘incredible opportunity’ to shake up its private label business
For Cortina, its private label business has been at the core of the company’s operations since the company was set up in 1950. After decades of expanding its design, sourcing, sales and logistics capabilities, the Belgian footwear designer and distributor recently decided to shake up its private label operations with ...
China footwear exports drop in volume and value in 2024
China exported 9.2 billion pairs of shoes in 2024, up by 3.3 percent year-over-year. But in value, exports were down by 4.9 percent to $46.9 billion, according to data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA).
German consumer confidence declines
In March, the German consumer climate is expected to fall by 2.1 points to -24.7 points compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary estimate by the GfK Consumer Climate powered by NIM, which is published jointly by GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM).
French footwear sales up by 0.6% in January
In January, French footwear retail sales rose by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 0.6 percent month-on-month, according to the Bank of France.
China is expected to see a significant decline in its exports as a result of the trade war
The US and Vietnam reach a trade agreement
Leder & Schuh reports moderate sales growth
Gerry Weber closes all its stores
Allbirds sets up new financing agreements
Spanish footwear exports flat in value in the first four months of 2025
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Zalando’s head of Nordics and Benelux leaves
Frasers sets up a new financial arrangement
Caleres increases and extends its revolving credit facility
Saucony opens its first flagship store in the UK
Brazilian footwear firms expect to generate $21.77m in sales thanks to Expo Riva Schuh
Scarpa appoints Trentin and Regeni as co-CEOs
Sperry reenters the British and Irish markets
Pajar to distribute Grendene brands in North America
European Commission withdraws Green Claims proposal
Coats Footwear launches Insole Solutions portfolio
China is expected to see a significant decline in its exports as a result of the trade war
The introduction of higher import tariffs by the US is expected to lead to a significant decline in China’s market share in global footwear exports, but the Asian powerhouse will remain the world’s leading manufacturer for the foreseeable future as the efficiency of its manufacturing base continues to attract buyers, ...
The US and Vietnam reach a trade agreement
The US has reached a trade agreement with Vietnam which is seen as open to intepretation and detrimental to China.
Leder & Schuh reports moderate sales growth
Leder & Schuh increased its sales in 2024 as the launch of a new private label, the further expansion of its store network and an optimization of its product range helped spur growth.
Gerry Weber closes all its stores
Gerry Weber is shutting down all its remaining stores in Germany and Europe and selling its trademark rights to the Spanish Victrix Group. The demise of the German fashion group is the result of the latest insolvency proceedings, the third in just a few years, and its unsuccessful restructuring efforts.
Allbirds sets up new financing agreements
Allbirds entered new financing agreements to optimize its working capital and enhance its financial flexibility to support long-term growth plans.
Spanish footwear exports flat in value in the first four months of 2025
In the first four months of the year, Spain exported 59.9 million pairs of shoes, down by 2.20 percent year-over-year, for a total of €1.193 million, up by 0.04 percent as the average price per pair increased by 2.20 percent to €19.92, according to data released by Fice, the Spanish ...