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Shoe factories continue to shrink in Italy

The crisis has put 4000 jobs at risk in the Italian province of Veneto. Businesses and unions are sounding the alarm, and local companies are being forced to use social protection systems to avoid layoffs and closures, writes La…
22.05.2025 124

Geox Group sales down 2,4%

The Italian Geox Group presented its results for the first quarter of 2025, consolidated sales for the first three months of 2025 amounted to 189 million euros, which is 2,4% less than in the same period a year earlier, writes…
22.05.2025 110

Jimmy Choo Launches Archival Collection

Jimmy Choo continues to exploit the fashionable flair it earned when it first appeared in the cult American TV series Sex In the City. The brand has decided to release an archive collection, including…
21.05.2025 293

In France, more than 3000 stores in the fashion segment have closed in five years

Since the pandemic began in 2020, the fashion sector in France has seen around sixty bankruptcies. And since the beginning of this year, at least six fashion retail chains have been affected by legal proceedings, including Jennyfer, Café Coton and Kaporal, - reports…
20.05.2025 489

Pierpaolo Piccioli is the new creative director of Balenciaga

Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, 57, has been appointed creative director of the Balenciaga fashion house. He replaces Demna Gvasalia, who moved to Gucci two months ago…
20.05.2025 447

Chanel to Show Cruise Collection in Singapore

Luxury brands continue to conquer Asia. Chanel is set to present its cruise collection in Singapore, the same collection that was recently presented in a sensational fashion show on Lake Como in…
19.05.2025 525

Adidas and Puma rivalry to be featured in new US TV series

The series is based on materials from the family archives of the Dassler brothers, founders of sports brands Adidas and Puma, and will tell the story of one of the most fascinating family conflicts in history…
19.05.2025 401

Argentina wants to sort out terms regarding leather characteristics

The Industrial Commission of the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina received representatives of the national leather industry to discuss two provisions regulating the commercial use of terms related to…
16.05.2025 570

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Articles about the shoe business

How a fashion brand can get into ChatGPT recommendations

Experts say ChatGPT could become a shoe search tool and could even be used as a style consultant, according to a report from Dutch payment company Adyen on retail…
22.05.2025 105

How Pareto's Law Works in a Shoe Retail Store

Analysis of the company's performance is an important quality of a manager. Many indicators in the retail business are subject to analysis, primarily - sales planning and inventory balances, KPI performance by employees, the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, ...
06.05.2025 2133

Salvatore Ferragamo's Shoes Inspire Pastry Chefs

Italian confectioners have created cakes that are exact copies of six legendary pairs of shoes from the archives of the Italian "Shoemaker to the Stars" maestro Salvatore Ferragamo. They were presented at the 10_11 restaurant of the Milan hotel Portrait Milano, which is part of the company for…
29.04.2025 2543

Main trend themes for footwear and bags collections for the fall-winter 2025/26 season

Whatever the aesthetic of your collection - artisan heritage, elegant minimalism inspired by tradition or, on the contrary, futuristic forms - if your customer strives to be fashionable and you need to regularly update…
22.04.2025 1583

Euro Shoes – on a new premium platform!

The leading international footwear exhibition Euro Shoes premiere collection will be held from August 27 to 30, 2025 at a new premium venue in Moscow - the Congress Center of the World Trade Center on Krasnopresnenskaya…
15.04.2025 2332

Clarks: 200 years of quality, style and innovation

In 2025, the legendary British brand Clarks celebrates its 200th anniversary – an impressive milestone that demonstrates the brand’s continuing relevance, impeccable quality and global recognition. Since its founding in 1825, the company has not only…
14.04.2025 2264

How to preserve a retail business in the fashion market in the era of marketplace hegemony?

The fashion segment has become the leader of e-commerce in the Russian market in the last few years. And, of course, this trend has affected the financial results of offline retail stores, which have suffered significant losses in revenue and profit.…
08.04.2025 1673

The cyclicality of fashion and its impact on the financial results of the fashion business

Stylists and experts never tire of telling both professionals and ordinary consumers of fashion industry goods and services that fashion develops cyclically. The cyclicality of fashion has a significant impact on the financial results of the fashion business,…
31.03.2025 2097

New brand in the SOHO FASHION portfolio – BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB

SOHO Fashion continues to grow and develop in the Russian footwear market, and in 2025, the leading distributor's brand portfolio added a new one - the legendary Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC). This is an international brand that has become…
21.03.2025 3173

Euro Shoes@CAF will be held in Almaty from March 10 to 12

Almaty is preparing for the opening of the main event of the fashion industry in Central Asia - the 35th international fashion exhibition CAF (Central Asia Fashion), which is being held for the fourth season in cooperation with the largest Russian…
04.03.2025 3325

The 35th Euro Shoes exhibition took place in Moscow!

Last week, Moscow hosted the 35th international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes Premiere Collection. The four days of the event were intense and productive. The organizers of Euro Shoes noted an increase in the number of visitors to the exhibition…
25.02.2025 2436

Euro Shoes starts on February 18th in Moscow!

The main international exhibition of footwear and accessories will be held in Moscow at the Expocentre from February 18 to 21. The exhibition will present collections of leading European brands, both well-known in our market and new ones…
11.02.2025 3844

Rendez-Vous has relaunched its wholesale business

Now the discount on the assortment is up to 65% of the retail price.
28.01.2025 4882

Spanish footwear brand JOSE SAENZ debuts at Euro Shoes

The young and ambitious Spanish brand of women's footwear JOSE SAENZ will present its collection for the first time at the international footwear exhibition Euro Shoes in Moscow.
20.01.2025 3474

How to Conduct an Effective Strategy Session for a Shoe Business?

Every business owner imagines a cloudless future for his company something like this: high profits, ideal employees, loyal customers, competitors biting their elbows, and market conditions that are favorable specifically for his company. Do you want to get closer to…
09.01.2025 2992

How to Choose Winter Shoes: Expert Advice

With the arrival of cold weather, the issue of choosing good winter footwear becomes extremely relevant. Comfort, warmth and protection from moisture are the main requirements for footwear in the cold season. An expert of the German brand of footwear and accessories…
17.12.2024 4519

Shoemakers' problems are growing

The annual general meeting of the National Footwear Union (NOBS) was held in Moscow.
16.12.2024 5941

Shoe factories in Russia are closing one after another

The footwear industry in Russia is in a severe crisis. A number of Russian shoe manufacturers have announced the end of their…
13.12.2024 20985

Three Main Trends in Visual Merchandising Based on Events

Today, fashion stores are trying to adapt under pressure from marketplaces. This is happening not only in Russia, but all over the world, as marketplaces are capturing an ever-increasing share of the market in different countries. There is a battle for the buyer,…
26.11.2024 3433

Service and Marketing Tips in Fashion Retail

Selling in the modern sense is not just solving a customer’s problem, it is creating a positive emotional customer experience. And 86% of customers are willing to pay for a positive experience…
12.11.2024 5652

Euro Shoes@CAF to be held in Almaty again

From March 10 to 12, 2025, the international exhibition of clothing, footwear and accessories Euro Shoes@CAF will be held in Almaty.
07.11.2024 3558

Euro Shoes will be held from February 18 to 21 in Moscow!

The international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes Premiere Collection will be held in the capital's Expocentre from 18 to 21 February!
05.11.2024 4477

Lessons and Conclusions from Moscow Fashion Week and BRICS+ Fashion Summit

The third Moscow Fashion Week and BRICS+ Fashion Summit highlighted the problem of the almost complete absence of shoe brands at the Week events. Is there a chance for our shoe industry to grow to the level of fashion, and for Fashion Week in…
01.11.2024 3415

Online and offline - eternal battle or cooperation?

The rapid growth of the "Clothing and footwear" category on marketplaces makes us think about the decline in consumer interest in purchasing goods in traditional fashion retail. However, according to experts from Fashion Consulting Group, it is not worth…
25.10.2024 5828

Five fashionable models of men's shoes: forecast for the autumn-winter season 2024/25

Trend analysts, fashion trend forecasters, have already formulated their concepts of what will be worn in the next cold season, having analyzed hundreds of images from dozens of shows at fashion weeks in Milan, London, New York and…
22.10.2024 6509

How to Increase Shoe Sales in a Retail Store by 25% Through Effective Management

Almost every retail company has effective and ineffective salespeople, that is, those who always fulfill and exceed the sales plan and those who from month to month do not reach one hundred percent. And as a result, the sales plan sags in everything...
15.10.2024 5573

Making the right diagnosis. 10 ways to quickly identify your customers' "pains"

Have you ever thought about how your offer on the website of an online store, on marketplaces is perceived through the eyes of the buyer? How deeply and well do you know the needs of your target audience and the fears of your customers? SR expert on digital…
24.09.2024 7356

How to determine the effectiveness of a shoe business

Today, most entrepreneurs calculate and analyze their business performance indicators. However, about 30% either do not do this or do not understand anything about it (but would like to understand this issue and start working with…
16.09.2024 6181

Euro Shoes was a huge success in Moscow

The international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes premiere collection was held in Moscow from August 26 to 29 at the Expocentre. The organizers and participants of the professional exhibition note the high level of attendance and business activity.…
03.09.2024 5563

We are waiting for you at the Euro Shoes exhibition on August 26-29

The international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes premiere collection starts in Moscow next Monday. In the capital's Expo Center from August 26 to 29, Euro Shoes will be held in alliance with the leading international clothing exhibition CPM...
23.08.2024 7805
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