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Micam and its sister events attract 37,000 visitors
Caleres lifts its earnings guidance after stronger-than-expected Q2
Kybun moves part of shoe production to Italy amid dispute over "Swissness" rules
How Kidderminster Footwear aims to bolster its European e-commerce business
Global footwear production reached 24.6 billion pairs in 2025
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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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How Kidderminster Footwear aims to bolster its European e-commerce business
Kidderminster Footwear is interested in growing its e-commerce business in Europe and is trying to get better terms with e-commerce marketplaces to make access to customers on the continent easier.
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. ...
Portugal remains Europe’s second largest footwear producer
In 2025, Portugal retained its position as Europe’s second largest footwear producer, ahead of Spain but behind Italy, according to the World Footwear Yearbook 2026 released by the Portuguese footwear association Apiccaps.
Global footwear production reached 24.6 billion pairs in 2025
In 2025, global footwear production increased by a meager 0.1 percent to 24.6 billion pairs from a revised estimate of 24.5 billion pairs in 2024, according to the World Footwear Yearbook 2026 released by the Portuguese footwear association Apiccaps.
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 ...
SLE Schuh becomes the sole owner of Legero United after buying out Ara
Alois Beck’s management takes over the company
ECC and Fashion Cloud roll out AI inventory management tool for footwear and sporting goods retailers
Bally’s German subsidiary enters insolvency proceedings
Spartoo books a loss as revenues decline in H2
German consumers to cut back on footwear spending for third consecutive year amid changing behaviour
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SLE Schuh becomes the sole owner of Legero United after buying out Ara
Legero United is now solely owned by SLE Schuh GmbH after the company acquired the minority stake Ara AG held in the the Austrian footwear manufacturer that owns the brands Superfit, Legero and Think!.
Alois Beck’s management takes over the company
Alois Beck GmbH is changing ownership, with the German shoe manufacturer’s management team set to acquire the company from the Bendeich family on Jan. 1, 2027.
ECC and Fashion Cloud roll out AI inventory management tool for footwear and sporting goods retailers
The European-Clearing-Center (ECC), which acts as a platform for electronic data exchange between producers and retailers in the footwear and fashion sectors, has entered a new partnership with technology service provider Fashion Cloud to introduce an AI-powered reordering system.
Bally’s German subsidiary enters insolvency proceedings
Bally’s German retail subsidiary has become insolvent as the Swiss luxury shoemaker continues to restructure its business and close stores under the ownership of Regent LP.
Spartoo books a loss as revenues decline in H2
Spartoo, a French retailer of fashion items, posted a gross merchandise value (GMV) of €77.0 million in the first half of 2026, down by 7.7 percent year-over-year.
German consumers to cut back on footwear spending for third consecutive year amid changing behaviour
The German footwear market is heading for a third straight annual decline, as changing consumer habits, tighter budgets and a shift towards more versatile footwear reshape demand, a survey by market research institute IFH Köln and consultancy BBE Handelsberatung showed.