Italian shoe industry is in the red

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

Von Preen hopes for momentum for trade

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

BSTN strengthens itself with new leadership

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

Death toll in Magdeburg Christmas market attack rises to 6 – DW – 01/06/2025

The death toll from an attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has risen to six, authorities confirmed on Monday. The 52-year-old woman, who was seriously injured in the car crash, died at a city hospital, prosecutors said. German parliament launches investigation into Magdeburg attack Please enable JavaScript to view this … Read more

Lerros license goes to 2Go Shoe Company

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

US Congress will certify Trump’s election victory

The US Congress is scheduled to meet on Monday to certify Donald Trump’s presidential election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The vice president is in charge of presiding over the counting of the results of each of the country’s 50 states, putting Harris in a position to certify her defeat. The process was long … Read more

North Korea fired missile during Blinken’s visit to the South – DW – 01/06/2025

The South Korean military said North Korea launched the missile on Monday, at the same time US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul. The missile flew about 1,100 kilometers (685 mi) before landing in the waters between the peninsula and Japan. South Korea condemned the launch, saying it was another provocation that threatened … Read more