The all-rounders from the North Palatinate

Part of the Steitz Secura range is sold through technical wholesalers and direct business. But Michael Huth also considers the shoe trade to be an interesting sales channel. “We were originally a supplier to the shoe trade. That’s why this segment continues to be exciting for us. We offer a product that requires explanation and … Read more

This is how safety shoe manufacturers look to 2025

The safety shoe manufacturer Haix, based in Mainburg, Bavaria, is also monitoring developments in industry and especially in the automotive sector. “At the moment, however, most of our customers are not from industry, so the effects are not yet noticeable. “However, you have to expect that such changes will ultimately have wider implications,” the company … Read more

Görtz: Two eviction notices successful – schuhkurier

The branches in the Bergedorf City Center and in the Alstertal shopping center in Poppenbüttel are affected. Regarding the City-Center Bergedorf location, Görtz Retail GmbH is ordered to pay a total of around 180,000 euros (rent plus interest). This is about rents from January to August 2024.The rental space for the location on the ground … Read more

Fritz Terbuyken leaves Eterna – schuhkurier

Fritz Terbuyken will be followed by Christian Bregovac as the new CEO from February 1st. The industry magazine Textilwirtschaft first reported on the change at the top of Eterna.The Passau-based company did not comment on a schuhcourier query on the subject.Bregovac comes from the discounter Lidl, where he has worked since 2020 and served as … Read more

Retail sales increased in 2024 – schuhcourier

The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) states in a preliminary estimate that real retail sales increased by 1.3% in 2024. The nominal increase is therefore 2.7%. Even after calendar and season adjustment, there is an increase of 1.1% (real) and 2.5% (nominal). In the first half of the year, real retail sales were still 0.4% below … Read more

Adidas enters the racetrack – schuhcourier

The Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods manufacturer Adidas announces its new cooperation with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. The manufacturer will design and develop a complete collection that, according to Mercedes, “combines performance and style for the entire team, including drivers, mechanics and engineers.” With the new partnership, Adidas is entering the premier class of the “fastest-growing … Read more

These are the challenges for HR managers

20 HR managers from German retail were available for 45-60 minute semi-structured interviews between March and September 2024. The results of these surveys were summarized in the 20-page study “People in Retail 2024/25”. The study was created as part of the EHI initiative ‘Future of Work in Retail’. “Digital transformation is a complex process of … Read more

Forecast: How many shoes will be worn in 2025?

Footwear consumption in pairs is expected to increase by 8.4% worldwide in 2025. This is the result of a forecast drawn up by World Footwear with experts for the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey – 2nd Semester 2024. According to this, consumption would increase the most in Oceania (+25%). An increase of 13.3% is predicted … Read more

Legero United initiates generational change

As Legero United announced, Florian Fuchs will take over responsibility for sales, marketing, HR and finance as managing director. He also acts as managing director of the Think business unit.After several years in his career at Deloitte, the Boston Consulting Group and as Managing Director at MM Group, Fuchs has been working at Legero United … Read more

BTE entrepreneur survey 2025 started – schuhkurier

The survey includes ten questions, including ‘How do you assess 2024 and the prospects for 2025’? ‘What do you think about extending the summer season?’ ‘Which digital sales channels do you (still) use?’ ‘What role do Black Friday, sales and sustainable ranges play for you?’ and ‘Where do you currently see the biggest problem areas … Read more