Claude Bucher, CEO of Ochsner Shoes, revealed in a post on Linkedin that the chain store, which is part of the Deichmann Group and has 65 locations in Switzerland, will present a new own brand in 2025. The launch of the products is planned for early autumn. There was no mention of what looks the … Read more
Joe Nimble is launching the new Explore Addict model in the spring/summer 2025 season, which is available in stores and in the Joe Nimble online shop. With a weight of 360 grams, the shoe is intended to be an alternative for people who prefer a light hiking boot even on difficult terrain. It is equipped … Read more
The comfort shoe manufacturer Berkemann appoints Mario Leko as its new sales manager. Leko returns to Berkemann after a ten-year absence and, according to the company, has extensive sales experience in the comfortable shoe industry. “With my expertise and passion for sales, I want to advance the market and the brand,” says Mario Leko. “I … Read more
The new logistics center in Meiningen is almost 4,000 square meters in size and offers space for 250,000 pairs of shoes. It complements the existing location in Sennwald and is operated entirely independently. “In the new warehouse we can process up to 400,000 pairs of shoes per year and provide additional logistics services,” explains Karl … Read more
After four years as managing director of ANWR Schuh GmbH and a total of 17 years with the group, Helmut Wies retired as planned on December 31, 2024. He completed his work as managing director with the training of his successors, Astrid Heinze and Patrick Gottesleben, who were hired on September 1st (most recently in … Read more
The mood of companies in Germany deteriorated in December 2024. This emerges from the current Ifo business climate index. The index fell to 84.7 points, after 85.6 points in November. The more pessimistic expectations of companies in particular would promote the negative development. The current situation, however, was assessed somewhat more positively. “The weakness of … Read more
Low sales and a December that severely depressed the mood – the starting position for trading is not optimal. This was evident in many conversations on Lake Garda. The question is: How do you deal with the situation and the many uncertainties that arise from it? Opinions on this vary. While some companies want to … Read more
According to a statement from Expo Riva Shoes & Gardabags, this emerges from figures from the Dutch Center for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI). France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Austria are the largest markets within Europe. Poland is also characterized by significant growth in recent years (including imports from developing … Read more
Alfred Pußwald strengthens the team of the Austrian group ANWR Garant Austria. As a dealer consultant and supplier manager, he will be responsible for the areas of goods and advice and act as an interface between the group, suppliers and dealers. He has been in the shoe industry for over 25 years and was, among … Read more
The first edition of the “Barefoot – European Shoe Fair” will take place from July 31st to August 3rd, 2025. This is organized by Messe Offenbach together with the HDSL Federal Association of the Shoe and Leather Goods Industry. Around 60 German and international exhibitors are planned for the first edition; the offering includes barefoot … Read more