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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Portugual’s 2025 footwear exports rise 0.8% in value
Micam proposes a new layout
CEC introduces a new member category and launches a sustainability working group
Why Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags wants to become a fashion hub
Jimmy Choo posts higher revenues than expected
Gant brings footwear in-house, ends license deal with Hamm
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Portugual’s 2025 footwear exports rise 0.8% in value
The Portuguese footwear industry exported 68 million pairs of shoes in 2025, up by 1.8 percent in volume compared with 2024, for a total value of €1.718 billion, up by 0.8 percent, according to data compiled by the statistics office Ine and released by Apiccaps, the Portuguese footwear association.
Micam proposes a new layout
Micam announced that it is renewing its layout starting from the 101st edition, scheduled to take place at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition complex from Feb. 22 to 24.
CEC introduces a new member category and launches a sustainability working group
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) introduced a new membership category, Associate Members, following the modification of its statutes and launched a sustainability working group with some European technology centers.
Why Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags wants to become a fashion hub
During the 104th edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, the Italian trade show specializing in footwear, bags and accessories that was held from Jan. 10 to 13 in Riva del Garda, its organizers unveiled their intention to develop the event and turn it into an international hub for accessible ...
Jimmy Choo posts higher revenues than expected
In the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 27, Jimmy Choo, the luxury footwear brand owned by Capri Holdings, posted revenues of $167 million, up by 5.0 percent on a reported basis and by 1.9 percent in constant currency. The top line exceeded the group’s guidance of $150 to $155 million ...
Gant brings footwear in-house, ends license deal with Hamm
Gant, a Swedish fashion brand with American roots, is bringing its footwear operations in-house, concluding its licensing partnership with Hamm Footwear GmbH, effective from the spring/summer 2027 season.