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Steve Madden buys Kurt Geiger for €347 million

The American group Steve Madden has acquired the British footwear and accessories brand for £289 million (around €347 million). The sale was carried out by London-based private equity firm Cinven, which bought Kurt Geiger…
17.02.2025 55

Adidas Fined in Turkey for Pigleather Shoes

Adidas has been fined almost 15 euros in Turkey for failing to inform customers that its Samba sneakers contained pigleather on their toes, Fashion…
14.02.2025 424

Giuseppe Zanotti Presents Sandals Collection in Sensual Photoshoot

Italian luxury shoe brand Giuseppe Zanotti, after 30 years of brand development, returns to its roots with the release of elegant, timeless models of women's shoes. The brand's new spring-summer '25 collection includes sandals, open-toe shoes,…
14.02.2025 281

STREETBEAT Releases New Sneakers For Football Fans

The silhouette of the new STREETBEAT Jogo sneakers is inspired by retro boots and the football community. The brand's team rethinks the style of football fans of the 80s and 90s and presents the new product in a photo shoot with brutal guys from a modeling agency…
14.02.2025 311

Italian sneaker brand EXTR4 at EURO Shoes

The new Italian sneaker brand EXTR4, founded by a group of young designers and fashion enthusiasts, is conquering the hearts of Europeans. Buyers in Italy and Central Europe have met the brand's lightweight, comfortable models with great interest. The first collection…
13.02.2025 1485

Men's Pitas moccasins - at the Euro Shoes exhibition in Moscow

The international shoe exhibition Euro Shoes in Moscow presents a wide range of shoes and brands from European countries. The variety of styles presented includes such a popular option for men's shoes as…
13.02.2025 1413

Laura Vita to Present Insulated Footwear Models at Euro Shoes

French women's shoe brand Laura Vita attracts attention with its unusual and positive colors. The collection includes sneakers and ankle boots with a floral print or with a patchwork upper. At the February Euro Shoes in Moscow there will be…
13.02.2025 1401

W6YZ sneakers are back at Euro Shoes!

The bright, positive design of the W6YZ (WIZZ) sneakers from the Italian company FALC and the Belgian designer Walter Van Beureydonck was a great success at the last Euro Shoes exhibition. The brand's new autumn-winter 2025/26 collection will be…
12.02.2025 1469

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Articles about the shoe business

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 1522

Rendez-Vous has relaunched its wholesale business

Now the discount on the assortment is up to 65% of the retail price.
28.01.2025 2118

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 1194

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 1191

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 2563

Shoemakers' problems are growing

The annual general meeting of the National Footwear Union (NOBS) was held in Moscow.
16.12.2024 4044

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 16409

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 1665

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 3702

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 1819

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 2901

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 2001

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 4193

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 4760

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 3762

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 4493

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 4551

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 4056

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 6118

EXTR4 - a new shoe brand from Italy at the EURO SHOES exhibition

Imagine a world where the barriers between urban style and athletic performance disappear, where shoes become more than just an accessory, but an integral part of your personality and lifestyle. This is the world of EXTR4, a new shoe brand from…
21.08.2024 4531

The business program of the EURO SHOES exhibition will take place on August 28

After a break, the business program returns to the EURO SHOES premiere collection exhibition. It will take place on August 28 in pavilion 8.4 of the Expocentre, from 12:00 to…
13.08.2024 4708

PETER KAISER IS BACK! The oldest shoe brand in Europe will again be presented in Russia, Caprice Vostok CEO Viktor Kunz spoke about this in an exclusive interview with SR

"Peter Kaiser is back!" – with this slogan, the German brand Caprice opens the spring-summer 2025 season. At the end of December 2023, it became known that Caprice acquired Peter Kaiser, one of the oldest, rich in tradition and most respected shoe…
12.08.2024 4389

Global footwear production down by 1,5 billion pairs in 2023

According to statistics from the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, the annual analytical bulletin of the Portuguese Footwear Association, global footwear production fell by 6% last year, to 22,4 billion pairs. And global footwear exports decreased by...
05.08.2024 5777

HIT OF THE SEASON: THE MOST CURRENT MODELS FOR SUMMER FROM THE GERMAN FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES BRAND TAMARIS

The German brand Tamaris presented the Hot summer line with light and weightless models that are ideal for the hot season.
26.07.2024 4247

Difficulties in recruiting personnel and how to deal with them

Many managers believe that by providing decent wages and good working conditions, potential employees will come to work on their own, and each of them will become an excellent salesperson. Unfortunately, this is not the case: applicants come reluctantly, and…
23.07.2024 4749

Time-tested and new collections

PETER KAISER SPRING/SUMMER 2025
16.07.2024 5232

A fashion buyer's checklist will expand your capabilities in creating an assortment for a shoe store

On the eve of the purchasing season, the buyer’s main task is to prepare for the formation of a new assortment. If we pass this stage efficiently, then we increase the efficiency of our work by at least 2 times, and reduce the risk of appearance in the collection...
02.07.2024 5208

MUNZ Group: Five common mistakes when searching for line personnel

Mistakes in personnel selection are costly for companies. Spending time on searching, investing money in organizing recruitment and the lack of salespeople in the store increase the value of each correctly selected employee and increase the cost...
27.06.2024 6017

Heading towards Moscow - development of the MASCOTTE chain in a new concept

The brand of shoes, clothing and accessories Mascotte continues to actively develop the network in a new concept. Updated spaces appeared in Moscow in the VEGAS KASHIRSKOE shopping center on the 1st floor (area more than 300 m²) and the Vesna shopping center on the 1st floor...
25.06.2024 16886

How to differentiate yourself from competitors and earn more?

Online shoe sales are increasingly competing with offline stores every year, but they still cannot count on even a 20-30% share of sales on the Russian market. With rare exceptions, the cost of shoes on marketplaces is lower...
18.06.2024 6893
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