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C-Suite interview - Trade shows have to speak the same language as exhibitors
How a crowd funding platform is helping footwear companies raise money
Steve’s seeks to raise up to €300,000 in crowd funding
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C-Suite interview - Trade shows have to speak the same language as exhibitors
On Sept. 9, 2024, Assocalzaturifici, the Italian association of shoemakers, announced the appointment of Giorgio Possagno as General Manager. The position had been vacant since the departure of Tommaso Cancellara on April 5, 2022.
C-Suite interview: Being listed on the stock market improved our governance - Nice Footwear
The Italian footwear company Nice Footwear was listed on the Milan stock exchange for just over a year from Nov. 18, 2021 to March 3, 2023, when it was delisted following a public tender offer (PTO) launched by the Italian private equity firm Palladio Holding to buy out the minority ...
C-Suite interview: Fly Flot expands beyond slippers
In an attempt to attract a younger clientele, Fly Flot is expanding its collection beyond slippers and clogs to include sneakers and moccasins for both women and men. Shoes now account for 10 percent of production and the target is to double the share.
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How a crowd funding platform is helping footwear companies raise money
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.
How an Italian online platform aims to give more visibility to local fashion stores
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.
Compostable sneakers are inching closer to the mass market
In late April, Puma announced that it would make a commercial version of its Re:Suede 2.0 compostable sneaker. The brand had created 500 pairs of its Re:Suede sneaker in 2021 as an experimental project, then asked volunteers to wear them for half a year to test comfort and durability. Now, ...
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A circular solution for the footwear industry
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Brazilian footwear exports seen down 6-9% in 2024
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.
US Q1 footwear sales flat year-on-year
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.
French footwear sales rise further in March
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.
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Gabor appoints a new Head of Wholesale
C-Suite interview - Trade shows have to speak the same language as exhibitors
Spartoo improves its cash flow despite lower sales
German leather goods industry suffers steep sales drop
How a crowd funding platform is helping footwear companies raise money
Kizik enters distribution agreements in Japan and Canada
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Gabor appoints a new Head of Wholesale
The German footwear manufacturer Gabor Shoes has appointed Alexander Schlosser to the newly created role of Head of Wholesale for the DACH region, which comprises Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, effective Dec. 1, 2024.
C-Suite interview - Trade shows have to speak the same language as exhibitors
On Sept. 9, 2024, Assocalzaturifici, the Italian association of shoemakers, announced the appointment of Giorgio Possagno as General Manager. The position had been vacant since the departure of Tommaso Cancellara on April 5, 2022.
Spartoo improves its cash flow despite lower sales
In the first half of 2024, Spartoo suffered a decline in revenues but continued to improve its cash flow thanks to a reduction in working capital as inventories decreased.
German leather goods industry suffers steep sales drop
According to the German footwear and leather goods trade association, HDS/L, the German leather goods industry faces a challenging second half of 2024, with sales falling and both imports and exports declining, reflecting broader economic pressures.
How a crowd funding platform is helping footwear companies raise money
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.
Kizik enters distribution agreements in Japan and Canada
Kizik has entered distribution agreements in Japan and Canada as the US brand specializing in slip-on shoes continues to expand abroad.