Germany
GDS presents 2016/2017 autumn/winter trends
From the 10th to 12th of February the international shoe sector will be meeting in Düsseldorf for the 121st edition of the GDS – Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories. Just under 800 brands will present their collections for the new season
Kasper Rorsted announced as adidas next CEO
The successor for the long-standing adidas CEO Herbert Hainer is known. Effective from the 1st of August Kasper Rorsted will take on the position as ordinary member of the Executive Board and effective from the 1st of October will be the new CEO
Leder & Schuh sells Shoe4You and Jello stores in Germany
The Kienast group, a Germany-based shoe retailer, is the buyer of the 54 Shoe4You and 2 Jello retail locations. The Austria-based sites aren’t part of the business
Timberland consolidates expansion in Europe
US-based lifestyle brand Timberland consolidates its expansion in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with a total of five new franchise stores
Zalando heading towards the 3 billion euros revenue threshold
Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, has announced third quarter results, strongly impacted by growth in its market share. The company almost reached full year 2014 revenue levels after only 9 months of 2015
Footwear continues to be the main driver of Puma’s growth
Germany-based sportswear giant announced third quarter results in line with expectations. Growth occurred across all categories
adidas group raises full year guidance
In the third quarter the Germany-based company saw its revenue growing by 13%, driven by an accelerated momentum at the adidas brand. Growth was registered across several regions of the world
Manz and adidas sign cooperation agreement
The two companies agreed to collaboratively develop globally unique automated production technology in connection with the adidas "Speedfactory" initiative
Zalando expecting significant revenue growth
Europe’s leading online platform for fashion products has announced continued growth for group revenue in the third quarter of 2015. Preliminary figures indicate growth above 40%
adidas launches recycling initiative
The Sport Infinity is a three-year research program aimed at developing soccer cleats that can be repeatedly recycled, use no chemical adhesives and create no waste
Rihanna and Puma get together
The Puma by Rihanna collection is being released under the singer’s FENTY label. Rihanna’s first style for Puma sold out in just three hours
GDS whets the appetite for the new season
The statement comes from the GDS trade fair organization, after the summer edition of the event, which took place between the 29th and the 31st of July in Düsseldorf
Kirstin Deutelmoser, Director of GDS, live on World Footwear
The summer edition of the GDS trade fair will take place in Düsseldorf from the 29th to the 31st of July. We spoke with Director Kirstin Deutelmoser to reflect on the future of the trade fairs and the footwear industry
Under Armour announces strategic partnerhips in Germany
The US-based company has set up a multi-year partnership with FC St. Pauli and announced the extension of its partnership with Austria Ski Federation OESV-
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