Articles about the shoe business

New brands at Euro Shoes in August!

At the end of the month, from August 25th to 28th, the international footwear and accessories exhibition Euro Shoes Premiere Collection will take place in Moscow at the WTC Congress Center on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. We'd like to introduce you to the new exhibitors…
12.08.2026 453

Rieker and Remonte are regular exhibitors at Euro Shoes: meet your favorite brands at the exhibition from August 25 to 28 at the Central Trade Fair Center.

Riker and Remonte will present their Spring/Summer 2027 collections at the Euro Shoes exhibition (August 25–28, WTC Congress Centre).
07.08.2026 1086

ICEBUG at Euro Shoes: Swedish Innovation in Grip Technology

ICEBUG is a Swedish company steeped in innovation and creativity. Our rapid growth is a result of our knowledge of grip and technology. Since its inception, ICEBUG…
27.07.2026 3232

KV+ will present versatile sneakers for both sports and urban wear at Euro Shoes.

The Swiss brand KV+ is not so well known to the general Russian audience, but it is well known in the world of skiing, because it was there that KV+ took its first steps and actively developed. The Swiss brand has earned the trust of professional sports…
24.07.2026 2958

Shoes Style and its Discoveries. An Interview with Anton Bazylev, Prize Winner of the International Shoe Design Competition

The international shoe design competition "Shoes Style," held in Moscow this year, showcased many interesting footwear and accessory collections. Shoes Report recently published a story about the competition's winners—third-year students from the Russian State University of…
24.07.2026 3379

Euro Shoes: the industry's leading footwear exhibition will be held August 25–28 at the WTC Congress Center.

At the end of August, Moscow will once again become a magnet for the footwear industry: the International Exhibition Euro Shoes Premiere Collection, a specialized B2B event for professionals, will take place at the WTC Congress Center on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.
10.07.2026 4444

How to sell more without losing customer trust?

Today, discounts and sales are no longer considered an effective tool for achieving sales targets. Moreover, online and offline stores offer the end consumer shoes at virtually the same price, and people often choose the wrong place for the cheapest option.
07.07.2026 5066

How the Masters Forge. Interviews with the Winners of the International Shoe Design Competition, Shoes Style

In May 2026, the finalists of the international footwear design competition, Shoes Style, were awarded again in Moscow. The annual competition is held by A.N. Kosygin Russian State University, a university that trains specialists in manufacturing…
01.07.2026 5787

"When Customers Are Few: How Fashion Store Owners Can Squeeze the Most Out of Every Customer"

In recent years, offline retail in clothing, footwear, and accessories has been experiencing a steady decline in incoming traffic. By the end of 2025, offline store traffic in Russia was expected to decline by 8-15%, with offline purchases…
08.06.2026 9640

From July 27 to 29, the Euro Shoes@CAF_Eliteline 2026 exhibition will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Elite Line is an international specialized exhibition of footwear, fur, leather, and accessories. The exhibition will feature collections from international and domestic manufacturers from countries such as Russia, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, and…
26.05.2026 10380

How to learn to effectively manage store customer traffic?

Customer traffic in shopping malls and street retail is declining, and people are shopping less offline for a number of objective reasons, one of which is the convenience of online shopping with all its advantages. And yet, offline shopping continues to thrive and develop.
25.05.2026 9695

Sales of additional goods and services can add up to 20-30% to a store's turnover.

Many stores today have hit a sales ceiling: the product range is there, the team is working hard, the marketing is up and running, but revenue isn't growing. Where can they find growth opportunities? In reality, the potential for growth lies right in the customer's receipt. And it's not just about...
13.05.2026 11596

How to strengthen and make your brand more sustainable

2025 has become a year of survival for many fashion brands in the very challenging and rapidly changing conditions of an overheated market: falling traffic, closures of entire chains and companies, consolidation of sellers on marketplaces, a shift in consumer traffic from…
05.05.2026 11935

The main colors of women's shoes for the fall-winter 2026/27 season

Fashion continues to embrace the language of emotion. The upcoming fall/winter 2026/27 season promises to be emotional and slightly reflective. Vibrancy gives way to depth, and ostentatious luxury is replaced by enveloping warmth. Five key shades of women's shoes…
28.04.2026 24528

How a fashion brand can launch a successful licensed product with a celebrity

Why fashion brands should consider licensing as a strategic tool—Shoes Report editor-in-chief Natalia Timashova discussed this with Maria Kozeeva, CEO of Yulia Vysotskaya's media holding (part of…
21.04.2026 15292

Offline vs. Marketplaces: How to Survive and Win in 2026?

In Russia, e-commerce's share has grown from 5% in 2019 to nearly 23% in 2024 and continues to grow, with e-commerce market analysts predicting it will reach over 30% by 2029. Offline retail, meanwhile, can not only survive, but grow…
14.04.2026 26430

Revisiting classic standards of retail lighting through the lens of modern technology

Just yesterday, the principle governing retail store lighting was: the brighter the light, the brighter the store space, the more customers and sales. Today, this principle has lost its relevance. It has been replaced by a trend toward well-thought-out…
08.04.2026 15441

Needs Identification Techniques That Really Work in Shoe Stores

"How can I help you?" is the most common, yet least effective, question in shoe retail. Customers rarely articulate their needs clearly. Some are shy, while others don't fully understand what they're looking for. This means the salesperson's job isn't simply to offer...
26.03.2026 17169

The 37th Euro Shoes Premiere Collection exhibition concluded successfully in Moscow.

From March 4th to 7th, the International Exhibition Euro Shoes Premiere Collection took place at the WTC Congress Center in Moscow. It's a specialized B2B event for footwear and fashion retail professionals, and the key industry event of the new purchasing season.
12.03.2026 16674

Rieker and Remonte with new collections - at Euro Shoes

Rieker is well-known and beloved in Russia. Each pair of Rieker shoes is designed with the anatomy of the foot in mind, using Rieker's signature Antistress technology to create maximum comfort…
19.02.2026 19125
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