Germany
ISPO Munich teams up with Copenhagen International Fashion Fair
ISPO Munich and the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) have joined forces. For the first time, CIFF will be present at ISPO Munich with a partner stand, allowing for a greater fusion of sport and fashion
Puma appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The German-based sportswear company has appointed Markus Neubrand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board. Most recently, he was CFO at Guess
Gero Mure files for bankruptcy
The German shoe chain Gero Mure has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs, online competition and prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic take their toll on the footwear sector
Deichmann explores footwear deal as Esprit faces bankruptcy
The Germany-based shoe retailer Deichmann is interested in the footwear brand rights of the recently insolvent Esprit. The two companies have been collaborating since 2019
German footwear industry at a standstill
The German footwear industry remains cautious, according to the industry association HDS/L, and does not expect an upturn in the second half of the year
Birkenstock reports a 19% increase in third quarter revenue
As it continues to invest in expanding its production capacity and global footprint, the German-based company has reported a solid third quarter performance, with double-digit revenue growth in all channels and regions
Puma appoints Indrajeet Sen as SVP of Group Sourcing
The German-based company has appointed Indrajeet Sen as Senior Vice President of Puma Group Sourcing. He succeeds Chief Sourcing Officer Anne-Laure Descours, who decided not to renew her board contract
Puma reduces full year EBIT guidance
The German-based company has reported a solid second quarter performance, but has decided to lower its full year EBIT guidance in light of the challenging macroeconomic environment
Zalando grows in the second quarter
The German-based online fashion retailer has seen its sales accelerate in the second quarter of the year and profitability improve. CFO Sandra Dembeck will exit the company in February 2025
adidas confirms strong momentum
The German-based sportswear company has reported a robust performance in the second quarter, led by the footwear segment. As a result, it has again raised its full year outlook
German shoe wholesaler Pölking ends insolvency proceedings
After 14 months of self-administration, the German shoe wholesaler Pölking has emerged from insolvency and has repositioned itself to adapt to new market conditions
Birkenstock welcomes new Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Down Under
The footwear company has appointed Evelyn Chua as Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Down Under. In this newly created role, she will be in charge of expanding the brand’s presence in the region
Better-than-expected second quarter results for adidas
According to preliminary results for the second quarter of the year, the German-based sportswear company posted a better-than-expected quarter and raised its full-year guidance as a result
Puma named one of the world’s most sustainable companies by Time magazine
The company has been named one of the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” by the US magazine Time and Statista, based on environmental data as well as assessments given by external organisations
adidas poised to report the highest profit in three years
The sportswear company is expected to post strong sales and its highest profit margin in three years in the second quarter, according to analysts. The forecast comes amid recent struggles at rival Nike-
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