The mood among German companies brightened slightly in October: the ifo business climate index rose to 86.5 points, after 85.4 points in September. This marks the first increase after four consecutive declines. While companies assessed their current situation more positively, expectations remain cautious. The German economy was able to stop the recent downward trend for … Read more
Another order event is scheduled to take place in Düsseldorf on February 16th and 17th. Gudrun Fokkens, who represents the Spanish shoe brand Lodi in Germany, and Andrea Ristow, organizer of the Munich shoe fair Essenz, are organizing a new event called “Goodiez”. Gudrun Fokkens explains the background to the project to schuhkurier: “Andrea Ristow … Read more
Gero Furchheim, President of the Federal Association of E-Commerce and Mail Order Germany (BEVH) sees the importance of quick new elections in preserving democracy: “The country cannot currently afford the spectacle of personal attacks from ex-coalitionists. Under no circumstances should people and companies continue to lose trust in our political system, otherwise stable government operations … Read more
There are currently registration documents circulating in the industry entitled “Goodiez x Supreme” for the event, which are signed by Gudrun Fokkens (Lodi) and Andrea Ristow (Messe Essenz in Munich). Brands and agencies can use this to register for an exhibition space in the Supreme premises, Kaiserswerther Straße 117 – 119 in Düsseldorf. The event … Read more
It has been decided: Donald J. Trump will be President of the United States of America again. In addition to the drastic consequences for the American economy, the election result also represents a turning point for many non-American business locations for which the USA is an important sales market. Last but not least, Trump’s threats … Read more
The third quarter of 2024 at Schuhe.de was dominated by loose footwear: Above all, a preference for open and sporty shoes became apparent. In addition to functionality, the focus was particularly on comfort; From airy mules to trekking sandals to functional sports shoes and various sneaker models, clear trends were visible depending on the product … Read more
The French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and its new “Official Culture & Community Partner” Snipes set an example at the most recent home game: in the 1-0 win against Lens, the PSG players wore a special jersey with a homage to the local one Culture. The names of numerous personalities who shape Parisian culture … Read more
With the CTP25 (City Trail Performance), luxury manufacturer Bogner is releasing a new shoe collection that was developed for a “versatile lifestyle.” A new sole construction is intended to combine performance with comfort and is complemented by a cushioning EVA midsole. For the outsole, the manufacturer uses an abrasion-resistant rubber mixture, heel spoiler and metatarsal … Read more
Are the follow-up costs generally not transparent? Stefan Nicolai: I am currently working intensively with the WWS partners on this transparency. It’s of no use to me if I say that EDI costs 2.50 euros for us – and then the merchandise management provider comes and says: For me it costs another 10 euros. Let’s … Read more
The effects of the minimum wage can only be seen in the long term. The effect that jobs are cut, not filled or even relocated becomes apparent in difficult economic times or in sectors that are particularly affected by the minimum wage. It is undisputed that many jobs in the minimum wage sector were cut … Read more