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US May Impose 50% Tariff on Brazilian Exports

The US threat to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports from August 1 is putting pressure on shoe companies that produce shoes in Brazil, writes…
11.07.2025 56

Sportmaster sues Kari

Sportmaster is suing Kari, according to information from the Arbitration Court's card index, for violating exclusive rights to a trademark. In March, the sports goods chain filed a claim for 1,3 million rubles in the Moscow Arbitration Court, and the hearing…
11.07.2025 72

Fly on Euro Shoes

Fly, a regular participant in the Euro Shoes shoe exhibition, is preparing to present new collections of its brands at the August exhibition in Moscow – Italian W6YZ, French Laura Vita, Spanish Pitas and…
11.07.2025 91

Multi-brand store chain Hiker has launched a dacha advertising campaign

The heroes of the Hiker campaign, entitled “The Shape of Your Freedom,” were the retailer’s customers, who were photographed wearing clothes and shoes that they had purchased in Hiker stores in a country-style…
10.07.2025 207

Christian Louboutin Releases Capsule Collection of Cassia Lace Up Shoes in Nude Shades

French designer Christian Louboutin picked up the ballet shoe trend with the release of the Cassia Lace Up shoes. These high-heeled shoes have a square “pointe” toe and ribbons that tie at the…
10.07.2025 210

The third Aquazzura x Mytheresa collaboration has been released

Italian luxury brand Aquazzura and online platform Mytheresa released their third collaboration on July 2. The Aquazzura x Mytheresa collection includes six new styles that feature sculptural shapes, luxurious satin finishes and…
09.07.2025 263

US President Postpones Introduction of Foreign Trade Tariffs and Announces New Rates

US President Donald Trump has formally delayed the imposition of higher tariffs on foreign trade until August 1 and sent letters to 14 countries, including Japan and Korea, detailing the rates they will have to pay on exports to the US.
09.07.2025 261

The entry into force of the "Law on the Platform Economy" has been postponed until 2027.

The Platform Economy Law, which regulates the activities of online marketplaces, will come into force on March 1, 2027. Previously, the new rules were supposed to come into force on March 1, 2026, but the authorities decided that online trade market participants need…
08.07.2025 517

Calendar of events

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International Exhibition of Shoes and Leather Goods SHOESSTAR

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CJF - Children's fashion. Autumn

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Articles about the shoe business

The Battle for the Sports Shoe Market

Fashion market experts and economic analysts predict a decline in sales of Nike and Adidas. The leadership positions of the unsinkable sports giants may be seriously shaken in the coming years, as they are being pushed out by young, bold and active competitors –…
08.07.2025 1332

New participant of Euro Shoes exhibition – wellness footwear brand Kenkoh

For the first time, the Euro Shoes premiere collection shoe exhibition, which will be held in Moscow from August 27 to 30, will feature a collection of wellness shoes from the Japanese brand…
24.06.2025 890

Shoes Style is back on the cutting edge! Interview with the finalist of the international competition of shoe and accessory designers Egor Sorokin

On May 14, the annual International Competition of Footwear and Accessories Designers Shoes-Style was held again in Moscow. The competition, which has been organized for many years by the A.N. Kosygin Russian State University, presents collections of students from universities, colleges, and technical schools training in…
05.06.2025 1236

Soho Fashion: 20 years of sustainable growth in a changing world. Exclusive interview with founder Jacob Tresckow

In the context of global changes in the fashion retail market, many distributors have faced serious challenges. SOHO Fashion is one of the few companies that has not only maintained its business, but also found new growth points. On the eve of its 20th anniversary…
30.05.2025 1898

PETER KAISER - the best brand of 2025!

"CAPRICE Schuhproduktion GmbH has received a certificate for awarding PETER KAISER the title of "Top Brand 2025".
29.05.2025 2604

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 2860

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 4198

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 4756

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 3399

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 3618

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 3735

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 3005

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 3721

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 4784

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 4487

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 3146

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 4826

Rendez-Vous has relaunched its wholesale business

Now the discount on the assortment is up to 65% of the retail price.
28.01.2025 6148

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 4652

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 4119

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 5575

Shoemakers' problems are growing

The annual general meeting of the National Footwear Union (NOBS) was held in Moscow.
16.12.2024 7031

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 23536

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 4466

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 6647

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 4371

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 5306

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 4283

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 6773

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 7994
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