Italy
Visitors to Milan's trade fairs rose by 21%
Between the 17th to the 20th, MICAM and its sisters' fairs were visited by 42 273 people, up by 21% on the September 2022 edition. The organisation highlights the increase in foreign buyers
Golden Goose posts strong first half
The Italian-based luxury sneaker brand saw its revenue increase by 21% in the first half of the year, as compared to the same period in 2022, with all its markets showing double-digit growth
Impending UITIC Congress to address sustainability and digitization
From the 20th and the 22nd of September, in Milan, main stakeholders in the footwear industry will meet to address pressing issues for the sector in the midst of today's complex reality
Italian footwear industry decelerates
Expectations of a slowdown in the country's footwear industry materialised in the second quarter of 2023. Both the volume of exports and production are falling, as is household spending
21st Edition of the UITIC Congress: innovation as a pathway to sustainability
Key stakeholders in the footwear industry will come together between the 20th to the 22nd of September, in Milan, to discuss how innovative solutions can ensure a more sustainable future
Italian footwear exports to Russia increase despite the current context
Exports of Italian footwear to Russia increased in value and volume in the first quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period last year
Final countdown to the next UITIC Congress has now begun
With the definitive programme closed, expectations grow for the 21st edition of the International Congress of Technical Footwear, which will be held from the 20th to the 22nd of September in Milan
Alessio Vannetti is the new Chief Brand Officer of Gucci
The changes continue at Gucci. The Italian luxury brand has announced the return of Alessio Vannetti as Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer as of today
Prada announces partnership with ZDHC
The Milan-based group announced as a “Signatory Friend” the launch of the partnership with ZDHC - Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals, the global multi-stakeholder initiative
Ferragamo's revenue and profit dropped in the first half
The luxury group reported a 4.8% fall in revenue in the first half of 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022. In addition, net profit for the period plunged by 65.4% year-on-year
Ferragamo's CFO resigns
Alessandro Corsi, the manager overlooking Salvatore Ferragamo's financial reporting, resigned and will terminate his employment agreement with the company on the 30th of September, 2023 to take on a new professional challenge
Digital FabLab Project has successfully come to an end
Launched in 2021 to contribute the rapid transformation of digital education in the footwear industry, the Erasmus+ Digital FabLab Project, implemented by partners from several European countries, has officially ended
Tod's reports strong first half
The luxury group reported a 21.7% revenue increase in the first half of 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, with double-digit growth across all brands and product categories
Richemont acquires a controlling stake in the Italian shoemaker Gianvito Rossi
The Swiss-based luxury group has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Italian shoemaking Maison Gianvito Rossi. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed
Prada posts robust growth in sales and profits
The Italian-based luxury group posted a 17% net revenue growth and a 62% net income increase in the first half of 2023, as compared to the same last year's period. Rebound in Asia continues-
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