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Birkenstock hikes its revenue guidance
Frasers buys Harvey Nichols out of administration
Italian shoemakers saw their revenues decline again
Austrian footwear retailers plan to reduce budgets for spring/summer 2027
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C-Suite interview: Valleverde maintains its revenues stable in a weak market
Valleverde is one of Italy’s most famous footwear brands with over 40 years of presence in its home market. Following its bankruptcy in 2015, the brand was acquired by Silver 1, which owns several other labels, including Rafting, Goldstar, Biochic and Biomodex. The company has grown from €1.5 million in ...
C-Suite interview: Micam doubles incoming buyers, bolsters digital offering
Micam Milano has doubled the number of incoming buyers over the last three editions to roughly 200 buyers from over 50 countries, as the trade fair proceeds with plans to increase its international positioning, said Giorgio Possagno, General Manager of the Italian footwear association Assocalzaturifici.
C-Suite interview: How Spanish producers of espadrilles are moving to guarantee their future
Calzia, a consortium comprising over 40 Spanish producers of espadrilles based in Caravaca de la Cruz in eastern Spain, is facing a weaker market after a recent boom in sales.
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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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Cortina returns to its private label roots
Cortina is returning to its private label roots and doubling down on efforts to contain the price of its footwear after recently abandoning efforts to develop its SJ label as an independent brand.
How the Italian Trade Agency boost support to Expo Riva Schuh and the footwear industry
The Italian Trade Agency has significantly boosted its financial support for Italy’s footwear industry, with evidence of the increased funding seen in the sharp rise in the number of incoming buyers at the Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags trade fair held in Riva del Garda from June 13 to 16. ...
Why a veteran of the footwear industry has decided to launch three new brands
Joseph (Joe) Trybulec, the owner of Trybulec Enterprises and a business partner in Integra Trade Solutions, a US-based logistics company, has decided to launch three new brands covering different market segments.
Global luxury spending seen stabilizing in 2026
Worldwide luxury spending reached €1,443 billion in 2025 and is on a trajectory of gradual stabilization in 2026, according to the spring update of the Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, a report released by the consultancy Bain & Company in partnership with Altagamma, the Italian luxury goods industry ...
French footwear sales rise in May
In May, French footwear retail sales, in volume, rose by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 2.1 percent month-on-month, according to the Bank of France.
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.
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Frasers buys Harvey Nichols out of administration
Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols from FTI Consulting LLP, the administrators of the British luxury retailer. No financial details were released.
Birkenstock hikes its revenue guidance
Birkenstock Holding, the UK-based parent company of the German sandal maker, increased its full-year revenue guidance after releasing better-than-expected sales in its fiscal third quarter.
Volatile orders are putting pressure on Yue Yuen’s production
The contract manufacturer is feeling the impact of its brand-name customers’ more cautious ordering policies. Manufacturing profit plummeted by 67.9 percent.
Grendene sells its US unit to Pajar
Grendene announced that on Aug. 7 it signed an agreement to sell its wholly-owned US subsidiary, GGB USA, to the Canadian group Pajar for $3.61 million.
Shoe Station hires a new Chief Marketing Officer
Shoe Station Group appointed Tracy Dick as Chief Marketing Officer, effective Aug. 3. ”Tracy joins the leadership team to accelerate the execution of the company’s strategic initiatives to expand the Shoe Station banner and strengthen customer engagement across Shoe Carnival,” the US footwear group said.
Madden NYC launched in India with women's footwear
Madden NYC, the accessible fashion brand from Steve Madden, was launched in India on Aug. 11 with a women’s footwear collection available online and at select retailers across the country. The brand is being introduced in the Indian market in partnershp with Reliance Brands.