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With Terracare, Heinen Leder has developed a brand to stand for exemplary leather. The animal skins, which are processed for this, come from 95% from Germany, the remaining 5% from Europe. Only certified auxiliary substances are used for the tanning. But: it is tanned with chrome salts. So far, vegetable tanning has been dispensed with … Read more

The visitors to the Footwearise also saw this, for example Robert Karklinsh, engineer and CEO of 3D printing expert Elastium. He aptly says that monomaterial shoes fascinate specialists and enthusiasts, “but the mainstream is not based on what engineers and designers think, but what the consumers want”. The real 3D print revolution will therefore probably … Read more

According to Nicoline van Enter, founder of Footwearology and Organizer of the Symposium, the name Footwearise stands for exponential development that is currently experiencing this form of shoe production, and the increasing interest that arouses the topic among industry insiders and experts. “Our speakers even came from the USA to report on the state of … Read more

“2024 was a year of progress, both in surgical and financially,” says Joe Rächio, Chief Executive Officer of Allbirds, on the occasion of the publication of the current figures. “We strengthened our operating model, increased the gross margin and reduced the costs, while we at the same time strengthened the international presence of Allbirds through … Read more

Intersport Deutschland eG looked back on the past year at the annual general assembly on March 10. Sales could be kept at the level of the record value of the previous year of EUR 3.46 billion. The board confirmed the goal of being the market leader for sports and health in Germany in 2030 and … Read more

Tim Kälberer works as a managing director of the men’s fashion retailer Anson’s, part of the Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf Group from April 1. In his position, he will be responsible for the strategic direction and further development of the company. The previous managing director Thomas Großjohann remains in the position and will work for … Read more

Made of fine, gold -shaped leather, the “Skechers X Snoop Dogg: Snoop One – Gold Medal Snoop” should stand for pure exclusivity. Golden Paisley details and a band in the colors of the French flag appreciate Snoop Dogg’s moment as the torchbore of the games. Now there is a new edition of the shoe on … Read more

While the Herzogenaurach competitor Adidas recently reported on exceeded expectations, neighbor Puma had to end the year with loss. Overall, the company achieved a group result of EUR 282 million, which means a decline of 7.6%. The sales for the year over the entire year rose by EUR 4.4% to EUR 8.82 billion, with an … Read more