The next edition of Shoes Düsseldorf has been scheduled for February 2 to 4, 2025. It was originally scheduled to take place from February 23 to 25. The trade fair will therefore take place at the beginning of the order round. The Igedo trade fairs Fashn Rooms and Neonyt are still planned for January 25 … Read more
In 2012, Bernd Hummel acquired the factory from the bankruptcy estate of the former Biodyn shoe factory in Münchweiler, Palatinate. His intention at the time was to produce unique, high-quality sneakers in Germany using sustainable production methods that were close to the market. It started with five employees; the workforce was gradually expanded to 20 … Read more
As part of the new brand world, the online shop not only presents itself visually in a modern and clear way, but also offers a number of new functions that are intended to take the shopping experience to a new level, says Picard. The optimized loading speed and the improved, intuitive customer journey are intended … Read more
In the third quarter of the financial year, which ended on June 30, Birkenstock achieved sales of EUR 565 million. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year. There was double-digit growth in all regions of the world. Birkenstock achieved 15% more sales in the Americas, 19% in Europe and 41% in the … Read more
According to Destatis, the inflation rate, measured as the change in the consumer price index compared to the same month last year, will be +1.9% in August 2024. Prices are expected to fall by 0.1% compared to the previous month. If these figures are finally confirmed, this would be the lowest inflation rate since March … Read more
The Laux shoe store in Landau (large picture above) wins a year of mobility in a Lurchi Mini. The uniquely designed car, a Mini “John Cooper Works”, is in the colors of the children’s figure and features typical Lurchi symbols. Retailer Heike Laux is delighted with the vehicle: “I can hardly believe that I have … Read more
The Shoes from Spain campaign is part of the Spanish shoe industry association FICE and organizes joint stands at international shoe and fashion fairs. According to Shoes from Spain, 75.4 million pairs of shoes worth 1.453 billion euros were exported from Spain between January and May 2024. Compared to the same period in 2023, this … Read more
Sales in the manufacturing industry in the production of leather and leather goods (excluding leather clothing) collapsed in the first half of 2024. This was announced by the Federal Association of the Shoe and Leather Goods Industry HDS/L in the run-up to the ILM leather goods fair in Offenbach. According to this, total sales from … Read more
As the company’s provisional insolvency administrator, Holger Rhode, announced on August 29, the last day of sales in most stores will be next Saturday. Around five stores may remain open beyond this to sell remaining stock.According to Rhode, the employees were informed of the plan on Tuesday of this week. Most of them will receive … Read more
Concern in industry Shoe manufacturers, meanwhile, are concerned about the events in Hamburg. The representative of a lifestyle brand describes the development at Görtz as “very mysterious”, not least because, according to the company, no one can be reached by phone. The brand said it withdrew from the collaboration six months after Görtz was taken … Read more