Germany
New fashion chapter in Düsseldorf with TWODAYS
Set to debut alongside Düsseldorf Fashion Days, TWODAYS introduces a compact and refreshed approach centred on concentration, quality and relevance—paired with Neonyt’s sustainable fashion platform
Gerry Weber goes bankrupt again
After its German parent company was declared insolvent, the Dutch branch of women’s fashion chain Gerry Weber has filed for suspension of payments. This is the third bankruptcy in six years
Former adidas executive Arthur Hoeld named new CEO of Puma
Arne Freundt, Puma’s current CEO, will leave the company due to differing views on strategy execution. Arthur Hoeld, former head of adidas Global Sales, will succeed Freundt at the helm of the company
Global footwear trade in 2024: China exports slow, US and Germany rebound in imports
China remained the top footwear exporter in 2024, with exports increasing in volume but decreasing in value. Meanwhile, Vietnam and Indonesia consolidated their positions with double-digit export growth. On the import side, the US and Germany reversed their import declines in 2023, which suggests a resurgence in global demand
Zalando forecasts accelerated growth for 2025
After a strong performance in 2024, driven by both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) growth vectors, the German multi-brand online company foresees continued growth in 2025
Puma issues downbeat outlook for 2025
The German sportswear company has posted solid sales growth on a currency-adjusted basis and improved our gross profit margin in 2024. However, this is not enough to offset a pessimistic outlook for 2025
Görtz layoffs 93 employees
The German shoe retailer has announced 93 redundancies after the Federal Employment Agency rejected its application for pre-financing of insolvency benefits, affecting around 400 employees
Zalando and Diane von Furstenberg announce exclusive partnership
The Germany-based online multi-brand retailer has become the exclusive retail partner for the Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) in Europe
Birkenstock posts a 19% revenue growth in the first quarter
The German-based company has reported a first quarter revenue growth of 19% year-on-year on a reported and constant currency basis, driven by strong holiday demand across all segments, channels and categories
Retail Flash: insights from key footwear markets
Explore the main retail trends in France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Spain from our Retail Flash reports, highlighting volatility in 2024 and mixed consumer and retailer sentiment. In particular, new tariffs on key trading partners could put pressure on US footwear prices, Germany’s online sector continues to expand and Japan faces rising inflation
Mytheresa to be renamed LuxExperience
The luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa will be rebranded as LuxExperience following the proposed acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) from Richemont
2024 will not significantly change the landscape of the world’s top footwear exporters
We have looked back at the data available so far on the performance of some of the world’s top footwear exporters in 2024. Unsurprisingly, Asian countries continue to dominate, but China has slowed. In Europe, we highlight the performance of Spain with consistent growth in value and volume of exports
Germany’s shoe industry navigates market changes
German footwear imports dropped, with Vietnam overtaking China as the leading supplier. Higher wages, inflation and political uncertainty add to the challenges shaping the industry’s outlook for 2025
Puma launches efficiency programme after profit miss
After reporting a full year net income below the previous year’s level and below expectations, the German-based sportswear company has launched a cost-efficiency programme
Barefoot European Shoe Fair to be launched this year
The first edition of the Barefoot European Shoe Fair will take place from the 31st of July to the 3rd of August, in the halls of Messe Offenbach, in cooperation with HDS/L. 60 exhibitors are expected to attend-
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