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 | | | | | | | Next Events | | | | | | Feb 14-Feb 17, 2016 | Las Vegas- United States | | | Feb 14-Feb 17, 2016 | Milan- Italy | | | Feb 14-Feb 16, 2016 | London- United Kingdom | | | Feb 14-Feb 17, 2016 | Milan- Italy | | | Feb 15-Feb 17, 2016 | Las Vegas- United States | | | Feb 16-Feb 18, 2016 | Las Vegas- United States | | | | |