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EU introduces €3 duty on parcels worth less than €150
How a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
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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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.
EU introduces €3 duty on parcels worth less than €150
Caleres aims to bring Stuart Weitzman to breakeven in 2026
Designer Brands sees positive momentum continuing at start of Q4 after Q3 earnings best
Wortmann to invest €100 million in Tamaris
RG Barry Brands takes over Green Market Services
Genesco cuts its full-year guidance
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EU introduces €3 duty on parcels worth less than €150
The member states of the European Union have agreed to introduce a temporary €3 customs duty per item on e-commerce parcels valued below €150, starting on July 1, 2026. If a parcel has several items of the same product the tax will only apply once. But if it contains different ...
Caleres aims to bring Stuart Weitzman to breakeven in 2026
Caleres said that it plans to bring Stuart Weitzman to breakeven in 2026 and to achieve profitability for the brand after that, as the latest addition to its Brand Portfolio segment dragged down earnings in the third quarter and management predicted it would be dilutive to the bottom line for ...
Designer Brands sees positive momentum continuing at start of Q4 after Q3 earnings best
Designer Brands said it is continuing to see positive momentum at the start of the fourth quarter after posting a sequential improvement in its top line and higher-than-expected earnings in the third quarter ended Nov. 1.
Wortmann to invest €100 million in Tamaris
Wortmann Group has announced a sweeping €100 million investment to strengthen brand awareness and further develop the retail strategy of its Tamaris brand.
RG Barry Brands takes over Green Market Services
RG Barry Brands, an American footwear and accessories company, has reached an agreement in principle to acquire substantially all the assets of Green Market Services (GMS).
Genesco cuts its full-year guidance
Genesco cut its full-year guidance after been hit by a “meaningful pullback” in consumer demand after the back-to-school season as well as a difficult market in the UK, which is affecting its Schuh banner.