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Mango strengthens US presence with opening of 60th store
The Spain-based fashion retailer has opened its 60th store in Chicago, thus strengthening its presence in the US market. The country is one of the top five main markets
US: Thanksgiving Weekend attracts a record 203 million shoppers
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 202.9 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday weekend, up from 197 million last year and surpassing the record of 200.4 million set in 2023
Boot Barn achieves 500-store milestone
The California-based western and workwear retailer has exceeded its 500-store milestone, marking a major expansion across its national footprint
French shoe brand Minelli placed into receivership
Minelli, the French shoe brand that went into receivership in 2023 before being bought the following year, has recently entered a new protection procedure, according to media reports
Shein to open first store in France amid public backlash
The online fast-fashion retailer is set to open its first physical store at the BHV Marais department store in Paris in November, with further openings planned in other cities. However, this decision has prompted a public backlash
DSW unveils new look to strengthen market position
To refresh its image and re-engage customers, the footwear retailer owned by Designer Brands has launched a new brand platform called ‘Let Us Surprise You’ and is refining its product mix
Gerry Weber closes all its stores, sells trademark rights
The German fashion retailer is closing all its stores in Germany and Europe while selling its trademark rights to Spanish retailer Victrix. This follows its third insolvency in a few years
Leder & Schuh reports moderate growth in 2024
The Austrian footwear retailer reported a moderate year-on-year sales growth of 1.1% in 2024. This was driven by store expansion, a new private label launch, and product range optimisation
Pampili to boost expansion with a focus on innovation
The Brazilian children’s footwear manufacturer is accelerating its expansion in 2025 with an investment of 10 million Brazilian reais (approximately 1.77 million USD) in technology and innovation development
Shoe Carnival outlines growth strategy for Shoe Station banner
As it reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, the US-based footwear retailer has unveiled a strategy to “rapidly scale up Shoe Station” into a national footwear retailer
Decathlon to open 20 stores in Argentina
The France-based sporting goods retailer plans to open 20 stores in Argentina by 2026. The move marks Decathlon’s return to Argentina after more than two decades of absence
Skechers opens first performance flagship location
Located in Canada’s West Edmonton Mall, the store offers an immersive experience with half courts and the company’s extensive performance range of footwear technologies worn by athletes worldwide
Görtz declares new insolvency
The long-troubled German footwear retailer has filed for insolvency once again, after its previous insolvency proceedings ended in July 2023-
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