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HSG takes over Golden Goose
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More German independent shoe stores close as the retail crisis deepens
Wortmann plans management changes for Tamaris over next two years
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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.
Luxury goods market seen rebounding in 2026
UBS believes that the luxury goods sector could enjoy an average organic sales growth of 5 percent in 2026 thanks to creative shifts and improving demand trends.
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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Swinger International buys Philippe Model Paris
German companies remain very cautious about 2026
Textiss takes over the Umbro license for France
French footwear exports down 3% in the first 10 months of 2025
French footwear sales edge down in November
German consumer confidence worses
Birkenstock opens its 15th store in the US
Bi&Do obtains the Guardiani license for footwear
German economic sentiment improves
Caleres declares a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags to host over 1,000 brands and exhibitors
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, the Italian trade show specializing in footwear, bags and accessories scheduled from Jan. 10 to 13 in Riva del Garda, will host more than 1,000 brands and exhibitors from 40 countries and open the selling campaign for the autumn/winter 2026-2027 season.
Arklyz completes the acquisition of Gabor
Arklyz announced on Dec. 22 that it had closed the acquisition of Gabor Shoes. No financial details were released.
HSG takes over Golden Goose
The Chinese fund HongShan Capital (HSG), formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is acquiring a majority stake in Golden Goose. The Singapore-based investment firm Temasek and its wholly-owned subsidiary, True Light Capital, are also part of the deal as minority investors. No financial details were released, but media reports indicated ...
Otto appoints a new CEO
The German retail conglomerate Otto Group has announced changes to its management structure, with the appointment of a new head for its Otto retail subsidiary as the long-standing CEO retires, and the departure of its own digital executive after just seven months in the role.
ANWR Schuh continues to build up its senior management
ANWR has appointed Arne Petersen as the new Head of Retail Consulting at ANWR Schuh, the latest step in a broader leadership reshuffle within the German buying group footwear division.
Birkenstock warns about the impact of US tariffs on its 2026 earnings
Birkenstock Holding, the UK-based parent company of the German sandal maker, warned that its operating margins for the full year ending Sept. 30, 2026 will be hit by adverse currency rates and higher US trade tariffs. The company still expects its top line to grow at a double-digit rate.