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French leather shoe exports fall, but China offers opportunity
French leather footwear exports fell by 3% year-on-year between January and August, but according to Alliance France Cuir, there’s still room for luxury footwear to grow in China
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New CEO appointed to head up AstorMueller
Andreas Wortmann has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Swiss shoe manufacturer AstorMueller, the licensee of Bugatti shoes worldwide
Stuart Weitzman and Swarovski unite for new holiday collection
Stuart Weitzman partnered with Swarovski Creators Lab to release crystal-adorned Stuart Power Shine pumps, a limited-edition collection combining craftsmanship and luxury fashion
US footwear prices rise amid economic uncertainty
Tariffs and inflation continue to shape US footwear pricing, as October data revealed mixed trends, with increased men's and children's footwear prices, while prices for women's shoes declined
Robert Barakett ventures into the footwear segment
The Canadian-based brand is set to launch its first footwear collection, featuring Italian-made shoes, for the fall 2025 season. Eric Edmonds, with decades of experience, will lead the new division
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Vida Shoes acquires luxury shoe brand Aquatalia
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
French parliament reduces VAT on shoe and leather goods repairs
France’s lower house of parliament has approved a tax break for repairers by reducing the VAT rate from 20% to 5.5% on the repair of shoes and leather goods
Deichmann acquires Esprit shoe trademark
Amid insolvency proceedings, Esprit has sold its shoe brand rights in Europe and the United States to Deichmann. The German-based shoe retailer aims to expand its footwear offering in these markets
WoolOvers doubles down on British production for Hotter Shoes
WoolOvers plans to expand Hotter Shoes’ British manufacturing, improving customer satisfaction and supporting local jobs. Production target is one million pairs per year
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Hermès maintains momentum with strong third quarter growth
The French-based luxury group delivered a 14% revenue increase in the first nine months of the year. Japan and Europe, excluding France, experienced the highest regional sales growth
US footwear prices remain steady in September
US footwear prices experienced little change in September, according to the FDRA. However, an overall rise is projected by the end of 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of annual price increases-
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