14 February 2016
  
Highlights
 
Trade
Footwear retail trade largely dissatisfied
Feb 8, 2017 / Germany
The BDSE confirmed that according to a recent survey with owner-run shoe retailers in Germany, 75% of shoe stores were unable to reach their previous year’s figures   
 
Trade
The farewell to GDS
Feb 10, 2017 / Germany
From the 7th to 9th of February the last edition of the GDS trade fair took place at the premises of Messe Düsseldorf. The Igedo Company will now take responsibility for the new shoe trade show at Areal Böhler as Gallery SHOES   
 
World
What do consumers look for in terms of comfort?
Feb 14, 2017 / CEC
During the last GDS CEC presented the results of a survey to consumers indicating their needs and desires in terms of comfortable and fashionable shoes. The survey is part of the Erasmus+ funded project Fit2Com
  
 
Trade
Double-digit export growth for Brazilian components
Feb 8, 2017 / Brazil
According to Assintecal, exports of the By Brasil Components and Chemicals project increased by 23%, reaching 269.4 million US dollars   
 
Companies
Freakloset, in the name of the customization
Feb 10, 2017 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based brand of customizable footwear has a portfolio of classic unisex models that promise to shake the market. At Freakloset you can choose the model, the color of the leather, the soles and laces   
 
Companies
Hermès overperforming the sector
Feb 9, 2017 / France
The luxury group announced sales up by 7.5% in 2016, despite the difficult context. Hermès consolidated its revenue and passed the 5 billion euros threshold   

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