Expo Riva expands exhibition center – schuhkurier

The Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags opened on Saturday January 11th and will run until Tuesday January 14th. According to the organizer, a total of 1,100 exhibitors, including 134 debutants, from 36 countries will be exhibiting at the trade fair on 50,000 square meters. Around 40% of the exhibitors come from Europe, 60% from the … Read more

This is what the ILM Edition #161 offers

ILM offers brands and retailers an unparalleled opportunity to discover trends, place orders and exchange ideas with the industry’s key players. In a constantly changing market landscape, ILM is a place where partnerships are strengthened, new connections are made and ideas for the future are developed. With around 300 exhibiting brands from more than 25 … Read more

The number of regular bankruptcies is increasing sharply

According to preliminary information from Destatis, 13.8% more regular bankruptcies were filed in December 2024 than in the previous year. It should be noted that the applications are only included in the statistics after the first decision of the insolvency court. In many cases, the actual date of the insolvency application is almost three months … Read more

New distribution for Superga and Sebago

The Basicnet Group, based in Turin, works with Komet and Helden as the official sales partner in the DACH region for the Sebago and Superga brands. “We are convinced that Komet and Helden’s expertise and strong regional presence will be instrumental in achieving our long-term goals in this important region,” says Marco Tamponi, Global Brand … Read more

Marc Martin moves to Lacoste

Marc Martin, most recently Head of Wholesale Central Europe at Ecco, moved to the French fashion company Lacoste on January 1, 2025. As Wholesale Director, he will lead sales activities in the DACH and Scandinavia regions. According to the company, the new appointment marks an important step in the strategic realignment of Lacoste’s sales organization, … Read more

Hooijer acquires Hunter license for Benelux

Hooijer Footwear Group has acquired the exclusive distribution rights for the Hunter brand in the footwear, clothing and accessories categories in the Benelux. Adding the brand to its own portfolio fits perfectly into the strategy and strengthens the position in the sales channels for premium fashion, lifestyle and outdoor, especially by expanding the Hunter clothing … Read more

Frequencies in city centers are increasing

According to the annual balance sheet presented by hystreet.com, footfall increased by around 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. At the same time, the hystreet index Hyx rose by 1.5 points to 103.32 and reached its usual annual high of 124.93 in December. The index is comparable to the Dax stock market index … Read more

This is what Innatex offers – schuhkurier

The upcoming 55th edition of the Innatex sustainability trade fair will take place from January 18th to 20th under the motto “Together”. The fashion brand People Wear Organic, the Portuguese sneaker manufacturer Get the Balance, the menswear brand Bask in the Sun and the outdoor brand Vaude have already been announced as exhibitors. This time, … Read more