As of October 1st, Mizuno is working with the Säck & Nolde agency to distribute the Sport Style line in Germany and Austria. The line is sold very selectively and exclusively and consists primarily of the iconic styles of the trends of the past decades. Christian Wiesender, Country Manager Germany & Austria at Mizuno, comments: … Read more
Blundstone launches global consumer campaign “Well Worn”. In this, people like Blundstone Boots should accompany them in their everyday lives. The testimonials include journalist Marina van Zeller, pop musician Fontine, actor Lee Chun-hee, distiller Ryan Hartsborn and travel journalists Elisa and Luca. A competition was launched on October 21st in which end consumers can tell … Read more
The Birkenstock Group is expanding its presence in Asia and is now taking over sales in South Korea independently. With the launch of a country-specific online shop on October 23rd, the brand is aiming for more intensive market development. According to Birkenstock, South Korea offers great potential, especially when it comes to addressing a younger … Read more
As part of the “Active together – local trade” competition, the company founders Bianca Both and Matthias Janßen were honored and, in addition to the certificate, received prize money of 5,000 euros. The shoe brand Desenrasco says it focuses on sustainable, handmade shoes. She runs a flagship store in the old town of Leer, Lower … Read more
The mother of all department stores is still one of the most famous, largest and most exclusive consumer temples in the world and has lost none of its glamorous flair over the years. In every other department store, customers are transported up the floors by escalator until they reach the shoe department. Not so at … Read more
Results have now been published that provide clarity not only with regard to suppliers, but also with regard to the ordering behavior of retailers. Not least when it comes to pre-orders: the high quota is to be expected, but the extent is still considerable. SABU managing director Stephan Krug still sees too much risk in … Read more
The 15th Leather Goods Industry Forum took place in Shanghai on September 2nd. It is organized by the Chinese industry association China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and takes place parallel to the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE). According to its own information, the Expo Riva trade fair was the first European trade fair to take … Read more
The companies presented the new design at the international astronaut congress in Milan. Due to discrepancies regarding the space suit, the planned moon landing was postponed: the trip is now scheduled to take place in 2026, which is intended to act as a pioneer for the American space agency NASA’s early forays to Mars. According … Read more
According to SABU managing director Stephan Krug, the aim of the brand monitor is to obtain as detailed an insight as possible into the performance of suppliers in recent years – according to various criteria that shape the relationship between trade and industry. In addition to the evaluation of the individual brands, the current mood … Read more
It will be a colorful, exciting summer 2026! While the A/W 24/25 season is gaining momentum, the ranges for S/S 2025 are ready and trade and industry are preparing for the order round for A/W 25/26, all signs in Heidelberg were pointing to summer 2026. Once a year This season, the trend fashion platform Modeurop … Read more