Brunello Cucinelli increased revenue in the first quarter by 16,5%
With LVMH recently reporting a 2024% drop in revenue for the first quarter of 2 due to overall stagnation in the luxury market, Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli has bucked the trend. IN… 18.04.2024 144
Lamoda launches its own clothing and footwear brand
Russian online retailer Lamoda presented the first collection of its own women's clothing brand NUME. Exclusively on the Lamoda online platform under the NUME brand, about 90 items for women’s wardrobe are offered -… 18.04.2024 185
Shoe and clothing brands have released special collections for the 20th anniversary of the ST-JAMES boutique
The multi-brand boutique ST-JAMES, managed by a major player in the Russian fashion market, the Jamilco company, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. A number of shoe and clothing brands represented in the boutique have prepared special… 18.04.2024 190
Balenciaga has released a new release of oversized 10XL sneakers
Fashion house Balenciaga debuted the 10XL sneaker during its fall 2024 runway show in Los Angeles back in December. At the time of the show, the first two color schemes of the new model were available for pre-order, which deliberately surprised... 17.04.2024 284
Bape and Adidas unveil a new silhouette of skate sneakers
Bape and Adidas have been collaborating for over 20 years and are debuting an all-new collaborative sneaker silhouette for the first time. Adidas N Bape is created in the spirit of skate culture of the early 00s and has some similarities with the Adidas Campus XNUMXs model,… 17.04.2024 1447
The government will expand the responsibilities of sellers of labeled goods
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has prepared amendments to the rules for labeling goods, expanding the responsibilities of manufacturers, sellers and importers of labeled goods, writes... 16.04.2024 1582
An international competition for shoe and accessory designers “Shoes-Style” will be held in Moscow
Russian State University named after. A.N. Kosygina organizes an international student competition for shoe and accessory designers... 16.04.2024 387
Lamoda and Fashion Factory School studied the behavior of Russian consumers
Lamoda, a leading retailer in the field of fashion, beauty and lifestyle, and the fashion business education school Fashion Factory School (part of Ultimate Education) studied the process of choosing shoes, clothing and accessories from Russian... 16.04.2024 1505
Louis Vuitton opens a new factory in Italy
Louis Vuitton has opened its second shoe factory in Italy. After opening the first one in Fiesso d'Artico in Veneto, the LVMH flagship brand has just opened a new production site dedicated to this category of footwear in the industrial zone of Civitano in the Marche region. There is also another brand production facility in Tuscany, where bags and leather accessories are produced, writes fr.fashionnetwork.com.
American buyers couldn't buy Birkin bags and sued Hermès
French fashion house Hermès is facing a lawsuit in California from two customers who were unable to purchase exclusive Birkin bags. The fashion house is accused of unfair commercial practices.
We are ready for active development in the Russian market
Friedrich Naumann, CEO of the Tamaris brand, told Shoes Report about the company’s ambitious plans, business development in Russia and expansion of the retail network, and also shared details about new collections and launches.
“Discount for repairs” of clothes and shoes in France supported workshops
The French have calculated the benefits of a program that encourages consumers to repair clothes and shoes by providing discounts on these services in certified workshops. The “repair discount” program began operating in France in November last year. Over the six months of operation of this program, the number of calls to repair shops in France increased 10 times and amounted to 250 repairs. The French saved 000 million euros, writes leparisien.fr.
Coach turned to Big Data analysis and won the interest of a young audience
American handbag brand Coach has planned the success of its Tabby model among a younger audience, Generation Z, by turning to big data analysis, abandoning traditional and analogue tools, such as human intuition or the ability of any executive to sense “which way the wind will blow,” writes B.O.F.
Why is it so important to work with customer reviews, analyze them and use them in your work?
Customer reviews are of great, invaluable importance when selling a product. However, many companies do not always understand this: they do not collect reviews, respond only to positive ones and do not work with negative ones. This is a big mistake and omission of the brand. In this article, together with SR digital marketing expert Tatyana Vasilyeva, we understand the intricacies and nuances of working with customer reviews and explain why it is worth paying attention to your customer reviews, and how this can increase your sales.
The Euro Shoes@CAF exhibition will be held in Almaty
From March 11 to 13, the Euro Shoes@CAF (Central Asia Fashion) exhibition will be held in Almaty at the Atakent exhibition complex. The exhibition, which is the largest international event in the fashion industry in Central Asia, will present collections of clothing, shoes and accessories.
New “dutik” from Rick Owens presented at the show in Paris
Strange bulky shoes are another trend of our troubled times, and it’s impossible to ignore. American designer Rick Owens presented voluminous inflated latex boots at a show in Paris, which, according to him, were created in collaboration with the young London designer Straighteye, who likes to experiment with architectural volumes.
VAGA SHOES is a new participant in the Euro Shoes premiere collection
The Russian women's shoe factory VAGA SHOES will take part for the first time in the international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes premiere collection in Moscow.
Euro Shoes will start operating on February 19 in Moscow!
The winter session of the international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes premiere collection will be held in Moscow at the Expocenter from February 19 to 22. The organizers promise the presence of all the main participants at the exhibition, as well as new names from Europe, Asia and Russia.
John Galliano and Christian Louboutin created the Tabi collection for Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela creative director John Galliano and French shoe designer Christian Louboutin released a shoe collaboration that was included in the Maison Margiela Artisanal spring 2024 couture collection. The design duo created six versions of the Tabi shoe. All shoe models in the collection have a split toe - a characteristic touch of the signature Tabi shoe model of the Maison Margiela brand. And Christian Louboutin gave the shoe its signature red sole.
Euro Shoes starts in a month in Moscow!
There is less than a month left before the main exhibition of shoes and accessories in Russia - Euro Shoes Premiere Collection. The event will take place from February 19 to 22 in Moscow at the Expocenter, and, as always, in partnership with the largest international clothing exhibition in Russia, CPM Premiere Moscow.
Why Rendez-Vous and Yandex Lavka released a “bread bag”
Shoe retailer Rendez-Vous announced the launch of a spring collaboration with Yandex Lavka and released a roll that resembles the shape of a woman’s handbag. This “Bread Bag” is presented in the Yandex.Lavka application at a price of 249 rubles. On the product packaging there is a promotional code for 1000 rubles, which can be spent in the Rendez-Vous network.
Christian Louboutin presented a collection in a cowboy style
At the Loubi Show in Paris, the French luxury brand Christian Louboutin presented its fall 2024 collection, following the trend - in the style of the Wild West. It included cowboy boots and rhinestone loafers.
Camper has released innovative sneakers - designers
Spanish brand Camper's new Roku sneaker features six interchangeable components to create up to 64 different looks and color combinations. Roku means "six" in Japanese.
Fashion Week takes place in Moscow
Fashion Week takes place in the Russian capital. Events include fashion shows, markets where you can purchase clothes, bags and accessories, and a B2B Showroom for fashion industry professionals.
Fashion trends Fall-Winter 2023/24 for commercial footwear purchases
Permanent contributor to Shoes Report. Elena Vinogradova, an expert in sales and purchases in the fashion business, prepared an overview of the trends for the autumn-winter 2023/24 season especially for us.
MSCHF and Crocs launch "Big Yellow Boots"
Creator of the Big Red Boots, Brooklyn brand MSCHF has teamed up with American plastic clog and sandal brand Crocs for another oversized shoe. The new Big Yellow Boots will go on sale on August 9th.
Five rules of professional lighting for a shoe store - something that is relevant in any season
When developing a lighting concept for shoe retailers, it is important to take into account not only the history of the brand, the architectural content of the premises, the target audience of the stores, but also the seasonality of the goods. With the onset of the cold season, client preferences change: bright weightless shoes are replaced by more massive models in discreet dark colors. Despite significant differences in summer and winter collections, the overall philosophy of the brand, its recognition should remain unchanged at any time of the year. Tatyana Ryzhova, an SR lighting expert in fashion retail, has identified five basic rules for a competent lighting concept for a shoe store for readers of the magazine, which will help to present winter assortment to customers in a winning way.
Bertsy: what to look for when choosing a model
Bertsy and tactical boots are becoming more and more relevant footwear, and not only because of the start of the hunting season. In Russia, there are several dozen enterprises producing this type of footwear. Oleg Tereshin, Deputy Chief Technologist of ZENDEN, told Shoes Report about the differences and features of ankle boots and what you should pay attention to when buying them in specialized retail and online.
EURO SHOES presents an updated section of the GLOBAL SHOES exhibition with collections of shoe and bag brands from Asian countries
EURO SHOES premiere collection is expanding. Along with the traditional pool of leading European footwear brands from Germany, Spain, Italy and Turkey, several dozen footwear and bag brands from the Middle Kingdom will be presented in the GLOBAL SHOES section at the Moscow Expocentre from August 29 to September 1.
I doubt and object: how to find an approach to difficult clients?
How good and serene would be the work of a salesperson if the customers were calm, cheerful, always knew exactly what they wanted, and bought, bought, bought! It is a pity that this is possible only in dreams. Therefore, we will not dream, but we will act. Together with Maria Gerasimenko, a permanent author of SR, we understand the doubts and objections of buyers and build a strategy for working with them. Our expert pays special attention to the two main objections of buyers, on which 82% of sales are lost.
Two prominent Russian fashion designers Vyacheslav Zaitsev and Valentin Yudashkin passed away
One after another, two days apart, Vyacheslav Zaitsev and Valentin Yudashkin, outstanding fashion designers, whose work for the whole world was a kind of hallmark of fashionable Russia, left this world.
World Footwear Yearbook: Global footwear production reaches 23,9 billion pairs and is back to pre-pandemic levels
The Portuguese association of shoe manufacturers APICCAPS published the 13th edition of the international statistical bulletin World Footwear Yearbook for 2023, according to which in 2022 the production and export of shoes worldwide increased by 7,6% and 9%, respectively, and the world production of shoes reached 23,9 billion couples and returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Rostov footwear brand Novak presented a collection of sneakers and sneakers
In the spring-summer 2023 season, the Rostov-on-Don shoe brand Novak presented a cute collection of sneakers and sneakers for every day. The upper of the shoe is made of genuine leather, suede, nubuck, the sole is made of light EVA.
How to create selling visual content for online based on the identified unique selling proposition?
What is a USP (unique selling proposition) and what is it for? Why is the USP creation service in great demand among fashion retailers today? How to create a working USP? Answers questions and provides step-by-step guidance on how to define your unique selling proposition and work with it to increase online sales, Tatyana Vasilyeva, an SR expert in the promotion and development of fashion brands.
Shoe educational program: what shoe soles are made of
“What is the difference between TEP and EVA? What does tunit promise me? Is PVC glue? What is the sole of these shoes made of? ”- the modern buyer wants to know everything. In order not to smash his face in front of him and be able to explain whether such a sole suits him in soles, carefully read this article. In it, process engineer Igor Okorokov tells what materials the soles of shoes are made of and what makes each of them so good.
How to set prices that will earn
Some businessmen still confuse the concept of margin with the concept of trade margins and set prices for their goods, guided solely by the example of competitors. No wonder they go broke! Analyst at the Academy of Retail Technologies Maxim Gorshkov gives several tips and formulas with which you can set not only ruinous, but also profitable prices.
Sales of shoes and accessories: effective techniques for business rhetoric
Which speech modules are effective in communicating with potential and current customers of shoe stores, and which are not, Anna Bocharova, a business consultant, knows.
We form the salary of sellers: expert advice
“How do you charge your consultants for personal or general sales?” Is one of the most popular questions causing a lot of controversy and gossip on the online forums of retail business owners. Indeed, how to properly form the earnings of sellers? But what about bonuses, where to get a sales plan from, do employees allow them to buy goods at discounted stores? In search of truth, the Shoes Report turned to a dozen shoe retailers, but no company wanted to disclose its motivation system - the process of its development was too complicated and individual. Then we asked four business consultants, and finally became convinced that the topic of seller motivation is very complex, because even our experts could not come to a common opinion.
The whole truth about Bayer. Who is he and how to become one?
Bayer is no longer a new, but still a popular and sought-after profession. It’s fashionable to be a buyer. Buyers are at the origins of the emergence and development of trends. If the designer offers his vision of fashion in the season, then the buyer selects the most interesting commercial ideas. It is on buyers that the policy of sales of stores and what, in the end, the buyer will wear depends on. This profession is surrounded by a magical fleur, often associated with a lack of understanding of what exactly is the work of a buyer.
Technology Selling Issues
There is nothing worse than meeting the buyer with the words “Hello, can I help you with something?”, Because the seller works in the store just to help. Criticizing this well-established pattern of communication with the buyer, Andrei Chirkarev, business coach for effective sales and the founder of the New Economy project, shares the technology of truly selling issues with readers of Shoes Report.
Fur, and not only: types of lining
In the production of winter footwear, various materials are used that are designed to retain heat and meet the requirements of consumers: natural sheepleather, artificial fur, artificial fur from natural wool and others. All types of lining fur have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider the properties of each of them.
The best models of Czech shoes of the past
In Soviet times, for shoes from Czechoslovakia sold under the Cebo brand, customers stood in line for four hours and did not regret it, because Czech shoes were considered to be of high quality, comfortable and fashionable. Shoe designer Juraj Shushka shared a photo archive of his collection with Shoes Report magazine, which contains the most interesting Cebo models from the 1940's to the 1980's.
Retail Arithmetic
Before you begin to solve specific problems, you need to find out how accurately all the leaders of your company understand the basic terminology of retail.
How to fire a worker without tears, scandal and trial
Sooner or later, any manager is faced with the need to part with an employee. Properly and on time the dismissal procedure will save the company money, and the boss himself - nerves and time. But why sometimes, knowing that a break in relations is inevitable, we put off the decision for months?
Coach turned to Big Data analysis and won the interest of a young audience
American handbag brand Coach has planned the success of its Tabby model among a younger audience, Generation Z, by turning to big data analysis, abandoning traditional and analogue tools, such as human intuition or the ability...
12.04.2024 1566
We are ready for active development in the Russian market
Friedrich Naumann, CEO of the Tamaris brand, told Shoes Report about the company’s ambitious plans, business development in Russia and expansion of the retail network, and also shared details about new collections and…
29.03.2024 2150
Why is it so important to work with customer reviews, analyze them and use them in your work?
Customer reviews are of great, invaluable importance when selling a product. However, many companies do not always understand this: they do not collect reviews, respond only to positive ones and do not work with negative ones. This is a big mistake and omission of the brand. IN…
26.03.2024 805
The Euro Shoes @ CAF exhibition was successfully held in Almaty
The Euro Shoes @ CAF exhibition was successfully held in Almaty. From March 11 to 13, the international exhibition of clothing, footwear and accessories Euro Shoes @…
19.03.2024 2197
Omnichannel on the shelves. What is it, which companies are it suitable for and should they follow this trend?
The technologies we use in life and business are developing rapidly: in the last 10 years alone, many new sales channels and communication with audiences have appeared. This progress influences consumer behavior in ways that cannot be...
18.03.2024 864
The Euro Shoes@CAF exhibition will be held in Almaty
From March 11 to 13, the Euro Shoes@CAF (Central Asia Fashion) exhibition will be held in Almaty at the Atakent exhibition complex. The exhibition, which is the largest international event in the fashion industry in Central Asia, will present clothing collections,…
29.02.2024 3410
The international footwear exhibition Euro Shoes premiere collection was successfully held in Moscow
Russia's largest exhibition of footwear and accessories, Euro Shoes, was held in Moscow from February 19 to 22 and again became the main platform for the meeting of fashion brands and...
29.02.2024 1970
Bright colors of the approaching spring: shoe brand TAMARIS showed a new collection SS'24
The German shoe and accessories brand Tamaris presented a new collection for the spring-summer 2024 season, which included stylish and comfortable models for any occasion. The collection combines several fashionable themes, and any woman will find the perfect one for herself...
27.02.2024 1940
Turkish brand Vaneda on Euro Shoes
Street style, sport, outdoor, military – the main style directions of footwear of the company from Turkey
20.02.2024 2322
IGI&Co presented at EURO SHOES a new line of Urban active sneakers with a GORE-TEX membrane
The Italian shoe brand IGI&Co, known to Russians for its comfortable shoes made of genuine leather, has released a new line IGI&Co Extra. It includes men's and women's sneaker models (high and low sneakers) in several options...
19.02.2024 1760
Euro Shoes will start operating on February 19 in Moscow!
The winter session of the international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes premiere collection will be held in Moscow at the Expocenter from February 19 to 22. The organizers promise the presence of all the main participants at the exhibition, as well as new names from countries...
13.02.2024 2933
Turkish shoe brand iLVi will present a collection at Euro Shoes
The Moscow international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes premiere collection is once again becoming the main platform for presenting fashion brands from Turkey. Among the brands participating in the February Euro Shoes, it is worth paying attention to the collection...
13.02.2024 2136
SELM – shoes from Vladimir for the first time on Euro Shoes
At the international shoe exhibition Euro Shoes, which will be held in Moscow from February 19 to 22, collections of Russian shoe manufacturers will be presented along with European brands. Among them, located in Vladimir, is the Russian shoe factory SELM. IN…
12.02.2024 1793
Quality and tradition come from Pirmasens
Shoe manufacturer Caprice Schuhproduktion GmbH & Co. KG acquired the Peter Kaiser company. This event caused a storm of positive emotions in the shoe world. Both CAPRICE and Peter Kaiser have similar histories and common...
07.02.2024 1749
Footwear manufacturer from Turkmenistan Rowshen will take part in Euro Shoes
The leather shoe factory “Röwşen” (Rowshen) is the first footwear production to open in Turkmenistan, which has been successfully developing for more than twenty years. The Rowshen brand produces men's and women's casual shoes in classic and…
07.02.2024 2324
Euro Shoes introduces new members from Portugal - BSB Group
The Portuguese BSB Group, which includes its own production and a number of casual and sport shoe brands, will for the first time present the collections of its brands at the international shoe exhibition Euro Shoes premiere collection in Moscow in…
02.02.2024 2221
VAGA SHOES is a new participant in the Euro Shoes premiere collection
The Russian women's shoe factory VAGA SHOES will take part for the first time in the international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes premiere collection in…
29.01.2024 2973
Euro Shoes starts in a month in Moscow!
There is less than a month left before the main exhibition of shoes and accessories in Russia - Euro Shoes Premiere Collection. The event will take place from February 19 to 22 in Moscow at the Expocenter, and, as always, in partnership with Russia’s largest International…
23.01.2024 2799
Specifics of shoe assortment management on marketplaces and growth points
One of the most pressing questions for many shoe retailers today is whether to enter the marketplace or should they wait, and if they wait, then what? SR expert on working with assortment, analytics and category management Emina Ponyatova...
11.01.2024 2972
5 shoe models from Russian brands for New Year's Eve
Analysts at the Lamoda online platform note increased interest among Russian users in festive clothing, shoes and accessories this year. In response to the request, Russian shoe brands hastened to release holiday capsule collections and offer...
26.12.2023 3384
CAPRICE acquired PETER KAISER, one of Europe's most traditional footwear brands
Shoe manufacturer CAPRICE from Pirmasens has acquired the PETER KAISER brand, one of the oldest and most respected women's shoe brands in Europe. Caprice will continue the unique history of the PETER KAISER brand and preserve the essence of the brand. Wherein…
14.12.2023 3991
The Euro Shoes exhibition expanded its geography of influence and added components to the new pavilion
A key event is expected in February 2024, which has been the most significant event for the fashion industry in Russia and the CIS countries for many years. We are talking about the largest international exhibition of shoes, bags and accessories, Euro Shoes. In 2024 by…
30.11.2023 2578
Another European patent for CAPRICE
The European Patent Office has once again granted CAPRICE Schuhproduktion GmbH & Co. KG its mark of approval, namely a document certifying the exclusive right, authorship and priority of the invention. The famous shoe company from…
27.11.2023 3491
A new look at Giotto. Interview with the head of the company Vladimir Timofeev
The corner of the Russian women's shoe brand Giotto in the fashionable metropolitan department store Trend Island became the first application of a famous Moscow shoe factory to develop and promote its own brand. Until now, the company has focused...
22.11.2023 3825
How to implement sales funnels in the shoe business
Attracting customers and retaining them is the most important driver of sales growth in any business. Typically, companies allocate an advertising budget as a percentage of total revenue. On average, this percentage varies from three to five. And if the company...
21.11.2023 3340
What to consider when expanding the assortment of a shoe store to include clothing
2022 was a turning point for everyone and brought strong changes to all industries. Suppliers, manufacturers, the raw materials market, logistics, even software and familiar means of communication began to require a new approach and elaboration. Let's discuss...
15.11.2023 3457
Effective methods that will help improve the effectiveness of sellers
Many store managers face the problem of staff burnout who work on the sales floor. Previous motivation schemes for salespeople - “salary +%” no longer work today, and therefore new ways are needed to interest employees...
30.10.2023 4352
Service in the store: successes and mistakes
What is service in a fashion store? What are customer expectations from shopping today? And how do the quality of services provided, and, therefore, the level of sales and store revenue depend on the competence and motivation of salespeople? SR Sales Expert and…
24.10.2023 3815
Health and comfort in Relax Anatomic dress shoes
For many years, the Greek company Relax Anatomic has been producing innovative anatomical shoes that meet the requirements of orthopedic doctors. The Relax Anatomic design meets all the needs of the modern woman who needs style and...
16.10.2023 4451
House shoes for men and women AXA SHOES from Italy: Beauty in comfort
The Italian brand AXA is one of the most popular and largest manufacturers of indoor footwear for Russia and Europe. In Russia, the AXA brand appeared in 1998 and is currently one of the most popular and beloved home brands…
16.10.2023 4194
