World Footwear

Italy

Mauro Bergozza takes the helm of Assomac at a challenging time for the industry

Dec 5, 2024 / Italy
Mauro Bergozza, CEO of Bergi, has been chosen to succeed Maria Vitoria Brustia at the helm of Assomac at a time when exports of footwear and leather machinery are in decline

Wholesale continues to weigh on Geox’s performance

Nov 25, 2024 / Italy
In line with the first half, the footwear company has reported a decline in sales for the first nine months of the year, as the wholesale channel continues to weigh on overall performance

Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags: A Trend Hub for 2025

Nov 20, 2024 / Italy
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, to be held in Riva del Garda from the 11th to the 14th of January 2025, will be a key event for buyers of footwear and accessories to prepare for 2025

Giovanna Ceolini elected as the new President of the Confindustria Accessori Moda

Nov 19, 2024 / Italy
Confindustria Accessori Moda, the federation of the Italian footwear, leather goods, fur and tanning sectors, has elected Giovanna Ceolini as its new President

Vida Shoes acquires luxury shoe brand Aquatalia

Nov 14, 2024 / United States
Vida Shoes International, which owns brands such as Jambu, JBU, J Sport and Andre Assous, has acquired the made-in-Italy luxury shoe brand Aquatalia

Golden Goose reports revenue growth in the first nine months of 2024

Nov 13, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury footwear brand has reported a revenue of 466 million euros in the first nine months of 2024, up by 12% year-over-year. New store openings and strong online traffic drove DTC performance

Miu Miu fuels strong performance for Prada Group

Nov 1, 2024 / Italy
Against a challenging backdrop in the luxury segment, the Italy-based luxury continued to perform strongly. Miu Miu “upheld its thriving growth momentum”

Ferragamo continues to struggle amid decreasing consumer confidence

Oct 17, 2024 / Italy
The Italian luxury group reported a third quarter revenue drop of 7.2% year-on-year due to weak demand in the Asia Pacific region and declining wholesale sales, despite gains in Japan and Latin America

A record-breaking 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech

Oct 4, 2024 / Italy
SIMAC Tanning Tech, the Italian exhibition of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, attracted more than 9,000 visitors at its 50th edition

Geox shuts down its New York office as part of a strategic review

Oct 1, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based footwear brand has confirmed the closure of its NYC office, signalling a shift in its US business strategy after a 13.7% fall in North American revenue in the first half of 2024

Tod’s Group appoints John Galantic as its new Chief Executive Officer

Sep 30, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed John Galantic, former Chanel's senior executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. This decision follows the privatisation agreement in June

Attendance at Lineapelle falls amid macroeconomic uncertainty

Sep 25, 2024 / Italy
In a context continuing macroeconomic headwinds, the last edition of Lineapelle focused on innovation and attracted 23,800 industry professionals, slightly less than in February

MICAM and its sisters fairs attracted 40,950 trade visitors

Sep 19, 2024 / Italy
MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL and The One Milano closed with 40,950 trade visitors, 45% of whom came from 140 foreign countries, in line with the previous edition

Italian footwear sector hits the brakes in the first half of the year

Sep 18, 2024 / Italy
The latest snapshot from the Confindustria Accessori Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici shows that the footwear sector saw its turnover, exports and production fall in the first half

Milan Fairs to return under the motto Legacy of Style

Sep 12, 2024 / Italy
MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL, The One Milano, Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech will return to Fiera Milano Rho from the 14th of September under the same “Legacy of Style” motto
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