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

Death toll rises to 10 as Los Angeles wildfire ravages city

Authorities in the western US state of California say at least 10 people have been killed in a massive wildfire that devastated the city of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County medical examiner announced the new death toll late Thursday, doubling from earlier reports. Officials warned that the number could rise as the fire was … Read more

Geox donates to flood victims – schuhcourier

The initiative, realized in collaboration with the CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia, aims to support local families in this time of crisis. “We are deeply moved by the tragic events in Valencia. With this gesture we hope to put a smile on the faces of the children and their families and give them a … Read more

Donald Trump says he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin – DW – 01/10/2025

The incoming US president said on Friday that preparations were already underway for a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Donald Trump, who previously said he could end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours”, said the details of the top-level talks were still to be determined. What did the newly elected President say? “President … Read more

“The Fed calls the bitcoin reserve the stupidest idea ever created”: P. Boring

Boring is confident that Trump will use his legal power to fulfill his promises. For the CEO of The Digital Chamber, the Fed only intends to maintain its monopoly. Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, an organization dedicated to promoting favorable public policies for the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem, expressed her optimism regarding … Read more

As Arakan Army makes gains in Myanmar, peace remains elusive

Washington— In Myanmar, a relatively new ethnic armed group known as the Arakan Army recently took control of 15 of 17 townships in the war-torn country’s western Rakhine state. It also includes the Myanmar Army’s Western Regional Command headquarters located in Ann Township in central Rakhine State. It is the second major regional command center … Read more