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Germany Retail: dark clouds are hanging again over the footwear sector
The positive signs on the horizon for the footwear retail sector reported in the previous Flash were short-lived. Sales in the first half of the year were not what retailers had hoped for, and the continued stabilisation of shoe prices shows no signs of turning the situation around. Against a negative macroeconomic backdrop, consumer confidence has been downward, and retailers face many challenges, including business closures and labour market instability. Footwear imports have started to fall, pointing to a possible crisis in the sector
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Uniqlo parent company reports strong full year
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Kizik secures distribution in Japan and Canada
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US holiday retail sales expected to rise up to 3.3% in 2024
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Shoes Düsseldorf 2025 announces new early dates
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Mytheresa acquires Yoox Net-a-Porter from Richemont
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Kering promotes Stefano Cantino to CEO of Gucci
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Authentic Brands Group appoints Josh Perlman as Executive Vice-President to lead Greater China expansion
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Bolflex receives patent for its vulcanization process
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Axel Arigato opens New York flagship store, marking its US debut
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