Darren Leon Mckoy announced on Linkedin that Dr. Martens to leave. He started at the company in January 2015 and has been Global Creative Director FTSE 250 since November 2021. During his time, the company has developed from a turnover of 136 million pounds into a billion-dollar company. Mckoy himself made the decision to leave … Read more
The Federal Statistical Office has announced preliminary results for the inflation rate for the last few months. The consumer price index is said to have risen by 2.6% in December 2024 compared to the same month last year. Compared to November 2024, prices have risen by 0.4%. Core inflation, i.e. excluding food and energy, is … Read more
Lloyd changed the company name to Lloyd Lifestyle in October 2024, and now the Sulingen shoe manufacturer Lloyd is presenting its new brand identity. Under the motto “Own the Moments”, the brand is intended to be positioned as a global lifestyle brand that, according to the company, promises “joy, self-confidence and style”. The new appearance … Read more
For the first nine months of 2024, the Italian footwear industry reports a decline, especially in the exports and sales indicators. This emerges from current figures from the Confindustria Accessori Moda study center for the Assocalzaturifici industrial association. While exports fell by -9.2% compared to the January-September 2023 period, the sharp decline in orders had … Read more
In an interview with the German Press Agency, HDE President Alexander von Preen said that the upcoming federal election could provide a boost for consumer sentiment and trade. “The federal election can act like a champagne cork,” he was quoted as saying. “If we have framework conditions again where people say: ‘Yes, now things are … Read more
On his Linkedin profile, Artin Kacidhja announced that he has been working as Chief Commercial Officer for BSTN since January 1st. BSTN is a sneaker and streetwear retailer with an online shop and three branches in Munich, Hamburg and London. Kacidhja previously worked at Zalando since October 2022, initially as Managing Director at Connected Retail, … Read more
The 2Go Shoe Company, which holds the licensing rights to the Mustang brand until July 2025, is announcing a new cooperation at the start of the year: In the future, the licensee will be responsible for the production and distribution of Lerros brand shoes. The aim is to expand the company’s portfolio to include “a … Read more
At the end of the year, the Italian shoe manufacturer presented its new business plan. This Industrial Plan 2025-2029 was signed by Geox SpA and the financing banks and approved by the Board of Directors on December 19th. As part of the refinancing, the majority shareholder LIR Srl, which holds around 71% of Geox’s share … Read more
According to the organizers, exhibiting companies from more than 40 countries will be at Lake Garda. The buyers and dealers represent more than 100 countries. The organizers are convinced that the Expo Riva Schuh is thus confirming its status as the perfect “antidote” to the global crisis. Buyers and international delegations will be welcomed on … Read more
In July 1946, Ernst Stark came to Nördlingen from Karlsbad with his wife Maria and their two children. In the Bohemian town of Carlsbad, Maria Stark ran a large Bata shoe store, and her husband Ernst was responsible for several branches. After the war, like millions of people, both were left with nothing. In Nördlingen … Read more