Italy
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags: A Trend Hub for 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strong first half for Golden Goose
The Italian-based luxury sneaker company has reported a strong first half performance, driven by continued growth in the DTC channel, particularly in EMEA and the Americas regions
Giorgio Possagno is the new General Manager of Assocalzaturifici
The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (Assocalzaturifici) has unanimously appointed Giorgio Possagno as its new General Manager. He joins the association from Veronafiere S.p.A-
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