World Footwear

Italy

Italian footwear exports grow in volume but shrink in value

Sep 10, 2025 / Italy
According to the latest data released by the Italian footwear association (Assocalzaturifici), exports grew in volume by 3.2% but decreased in value by 2.7% in the first five months of 2025

Strong first half for Golden Goose

Sep 8, 2025 / Italy
Building on its performance in the first quarter, the Italy-based luxury sneaker group ended the first half of the year with strong year-on-year revenue growth of 13%, led by a 19% increase in the DTC channel

Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Sep 5, 2025 / Italy
The Armani Group, founded and led by the iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani for five decades, has announced his death at the age of 91

Centenary edition of MICAM to showcase 870 brands

Sep 3, 2025 / Italy
Taking place from the 7th to the 9th of September in Milan, MICAM 100 will highlight more than half a century of history by combining heritage and innovation. The event will host 870 brands

Geox reports improved profitability in the first half

Aug 19, 2025 / Italy
Despite a continued decline in demand due to challenging market conditions, Geox reported an improvement in profitability during the first half of 2025 thanks to cost-cutting measures

Ferragamo launches action plan amid worsening performance

Aug 18, 2025 / Italy
Ferragamo has reported a weak first half due to a tough consumer environment and difficult wholesale conditions. In response, it has devised an action plan focusing on products, communication and distribution

Prada reports solid first half amid challenging backdrop

Aug 7, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury group has posted a solid performance in the first half of the year. The Prada brand proved resilient during this period, while Miu Miu continued its accelerated growth trajectory

A year of milestones for the Italian footwear industry

Jul 29, 2025 / Italy
The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Assocalzaturifici, the Italian footwear association, and the 100th edition of MICAM. The latter is being repositioned under a newly launched three-year business plan

Loro Piana placed under court administration in Italy over worker exploitation

Jul 18, 2025 / Italy
The luxury cashmere label owned by LVMH has been placed under judicial administration for a year due to suspected worker exploitation and insufficient oversight within its supply chain

Italian footwear, leather goods and tannery machinery sector ends 2024 in the red

Jul 3, 2025 / Italy
Preliminary figures from Assomac indicate that the sector recorded a year-on-year drop in turnover of 12% in 2024, with an estimated closure of around 575 million euros

8 000 attend June edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags

Jun 23, 2025 / Italy
The 103rd edition of the Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories, held from the 14th to the 17th of June 2025, attracted around 8 000 atendees from over 100 countries

Prada acquires a 10% stake in the Rino Mastrotto leather group

Jun 18, 2025 / Italy
The Italian luxury group will hand over two tanneries to Rino Mastrotto, as well as an unspecified cash investment. This will enable Prada to exert greater control over its production process

Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags to address current challenges facing the footwear and accessories market

Jun 6, 2025 / Italy
The event will address challenges such as tariff uncertainty, supply chain fragmentation, and shifting economic geographies in order to help brands and companies navigate the international landscape

Golden Goose reports double-digit growth in the first quarter

Jun 5, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported double-digit growth in the first quarter of the year, driven by the successful performance of the DTC channel across all regions

Footwear and accessories sectors gear up for the next edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags

Jun 4, 2025 / Italy
Taking place from the 14th to the 17th of June, the 103rd edition of the trade fair aims to be a central reference point for the footwear and accessories sector amid a challenging global business environment
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