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Pitti Uomo opens in Florence tomorrow

The international men's fashion fair Pitti Uomo kicks off in Florence from June 17 to 20. It will continue with Milan Fashion Week from June 20 to 24. For its 108th edition, Pitti Uomo announces nearly 750 exhibitors, 43% of which…
16.06.2025 125

Geox presented its Fall-Winter 2025/26 collection in Moscow

On June 5, in the very center of the Russian capital, in one of the charming spaces of Kitay-gorod, the Italian brand of footwear, clothing and accessories Geox presented its new collection for the Fall-Winter season…
11.06.2025 566

Rxbshoes Releases Collaboration With Artist Sergey Kretenchuk

A collaboration between the St. Petersburg brand of premium handmade footwear rxbshoes and the multidisciplinary artist (also from the city on the Neva) Sergey…
11.06.2025 466

Nike Accused of Misusing Image of Venetian Gondoliers

A Nike advert has sparked controversy in Italy. An advertising photo shoot for the American brand features shots of Venice gondoliers wearing Nike Air Max Dn 8 sneakers. Such images were used in the From…
11.06.2025 529

Eco-tax rates are expected to increase in 2026

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, together with the Russian Environmental Operator (REO), have prepared a proposal to increase the rates of the environmental fee for recycling packaging and used goods. The rates are not…
10.06.2025 570

Converse is releasing penny loafers!

The new Converse All-Star Coinloafer hits stores this week. It's based on the classic penny loafer silhouette, but features signature Converse design elements, known worldwide as a casual…
10.06.2025 611

Experts note a reduction in the number of stores in the fashion retail segment

According to RBC Market Research, 12 stores were closed in the fashion retail segment in Russia in the 2025 months to March 232, with a total of 17414 outlets. The study took into account retail chains with more than…
10.06.2025 548

French shoe exports fall, imports remain flat

According to the French tannery association Alliance France de Cuir, in the first quarter of 2025, French shoe exports fell by 4% year-on-year to 1,32 billion euros, while imports remained at the same level at 2,09 billion…
09.06.2025 581

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Articles about the shoe business

Shoes Style is back on the cutting edge! Interview with the finalist of the international competition of shoe and accessory designers Egor Sorokin

On May 14, the annual International Competition of Footwear and Accessories Designers Shoes-Style was held again in Moscow. The competition, which has been organized for many years by the A.N. Kosygin Russian State University, presents collections of students from universities, colleges, and technical schools training in…
05.06.2025 602

Soho Fashion: 20 years of sustainable growth in a changing world. Exclusive interview with founder Jacob Tresckow

In the context of global changes in the fashion retail market, many distributors have faced serious challenges. SOHO Fashion is one of the few companies that has not only maintained its business, but also found new growth points. On the eve of its 20th anniversary…
30.05.2025 1145

PETER KAISER - the best brand of 2025!

"CAPRICE Schuhproduktion GmbH has received a certificate for awarding PETER KAISER the title of "Top Brand 2025".
29.05.2025 1838

How a fashion brand can get into ChatGPT recommendations

Experts say ChatGPT could become a shoe search tool and could even be used as a style consultant, according to a report from Dutch payment company Adyen on retail…
22.05.2025 2096

How Pareto's Law Works in a Shoe Retail Store

Analysis of the company's performance is an important quality of a manager. Many indicators in the retail business are subject to analysis, primarily - sales planning and inventory balances, KPI performance by employees, the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, ...
06.05.2025 3433

Salvatore Ferragamo's Shoes Inspire Pastry Chefs

Italian confectioners have created cakes that are exact copies of six legendary pairs of shoes from the archives of the Italian "Shoemaker to the Stars" maestro Salvatore Ferragamo. They were presented at the 10_11 restaurant of the Milan hotel Portrait Milano, which is part of the company for…
29.04.2025 3765

Main trend themes for footwear and bags collections for the fall-winter 2025/26 season

Whatever the aesthetic of your collection - artisan heritage, elegant minimalism inspired by tradition or, on the contrary, futuristic forms - if your customer strives to be fashionable and you need to regularly update…
22.04.2025 2556

Euro Shoes – on a new premium platform!

The leading international footwear exhibition Euro Shoes premiere collection will be held from August 27 to 30, 2025 at a new premium venue in Moscow - the Congress Center of the World Trade Center on Krasnopresnenskaya…
15.04.2025 3007

Clarks: 200 years of quality, style and innovation

In 2025, the legendary British brand Clarks celebrates its 200th anniversary – an impressive milestone that demonstrates the brand’s continuing relevance, impeccable quality and global recognition. Since its founding in 1825, the company has not only…
14.04.2025 3025

How to preserve a retail business in the fashion market in the era of marketplace hegemony?

The fashion segment has become the leader of e-commerce in the Russian market in the last few years. And, of course, this trend has affected the financial results of offline retail stores, which have suffered significant losses in revenue and profit.…
08.04.2025 2380

The cyclicality of fashion and its impact on the financial results of the fashion business

Stylists and experts never tire of telling both professionals and ordinary consumers of fashion industry goods and services that fashion develops cyclically. The cyclicality of fashion has a significant impact on the financial results of the fashion business,…
31.03.2025 2942

New brand in the SOHO FASHION portfolio – BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB

SOHO Fashion continues to grow and develop in the Russian footwear market, and in 2025, the leading distributor's brand portfolio added a new one - the legendary Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC). This is an international brand that has become…
21.03.2025 4000

Euro Shoes@CAF will be held in Almaty from March 10 to 12

Almaty is preparing for the opening of the main event of the fashion industry in Central Asia - the 35th international fashion exhibition CAF (Central Asia Fashion), which is being held for the fourth season in cooperation with the largest Russian…
04.03.2025 3964

The 35th Euro Shoes exhibition took place in Moscow!

Last week, Moscow hosted the 35th international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes Premiere Collection. The four days of the event were intense and productive. The organizers of Euro Shoes noted an increase in the number of visitors to the exhibition…
25.02.2025 2846

Euro Shoes starts on February 18th in Moscow!

The main international exhibition of footwear and accessories will be held in Moscow at the Expocentre from February 18 to 21. The exhibition will present collections of leading European brands, both well-known in our market and new ones…
11.02.2025 4379

Rendez-Vous has relaunched its wholesale business

Now the discount on the assortment is up to 65% of the retail price.
28.01.2025 5557

Spanish footwear brand JOSE SAENZ debuts at Euro Shoes

The young and ambitious Spanish brand of women's footwear JOSE SAENZ will present its collection for the first time at the international footwear exhibition Euro Shoes in Moscow.
20.01.2025 4086

How to Conduct an Effective Strategy Session for a Shoe Business?

Every business owner imagines a cloudless future for his company something like this: high profits, ideal employees, loyal customers, competitors biting their elbows, and market conditions that are favorable specifically for his company. Do you want to get closer to…
09.01.2025 3584

How to Choose Winter Shoes: Expert Advice

With the arrival of cold weather, the issue of choosing good winter footwear becomes extremely relevant. Comfort, warmth and protection from moisture are the main requirements for footwear in the cold season. An expert of the German brand of footwear and accessories…
17.12.2024 5138

Shoemakers' problems are growing

The annual general meeting of the National Footwear Union (NOBS) was held in Moscow.
16.12.2024 6538

Shoe factories in Russia are closing one after another

The footwear industry in Russia is in a severe crisis. A number of Russian shoe manufacturers have announced the end of their…
13.12.2024 22436

Three Main Trends in Visual Merchandising Based on Events

Today, fashion stores are trying to adapt under pressure from marketplaces. This is happening not only in Russia, but all over the world, as marketplaces are capturing an ever-increasing share of the market in different countries. There is a battle for the buyer,…
26.11.2024 4010

Service and Marketing Tips in Fashion Retail

Selling in the modern sense is not just solving a customer’s problem, it is creating a positive emotional customer experience. And 86% of customers are willing to pay for a positive experience…
12.11.2024 6185

Euro Shoes@CAF to be held in Almaty again

From March 10 to 12, 2025, the international exhibition of clothing, footwear and accessories Euro Shoes@CAF will be held in Almaty.
07.11.2024 4002

Euro Shoes will be held from February 18 to 21 in Moscow!

The international exhibition of footwear and accessories Euro Shoes Premiere Collection will be held in the capital's Expocentre from 18 to 21 February!
05.11.2024 4924

Lessons and Conclusions from Moscow Fashion Week and BRICS+ Fashion Summit

The third Moscow Fashion Week and BRICS+ Fashion Summit highlighted the problem of the almost complete absence of shoe brands at the Week events. Is there a chance for our shoe industry to grow to the level of fashion, and for Fashion Week in…
01.11.2024 3914

Online and offline - eternal battle or cooperation?

The rapid growth of the "Clothing and footwear" category on marketplaces makes us think about the decline in consumer interest in purchasing goods in traditional fashion retail. However, according to experts from Fashion Consulting Group, it is not worth…
25.10.2024 6355

Five fashionable models of men's shoes: forecast for the autumn-winter season 2024/25

Trend analysts, fashion trend forecasters, have already formulated their concepts of what will be worn in the next cold season, having analyzed hundreds of images from dozens of shows at fashion weeks in Milan, London, New York and…
22.10.2024 7266

How to Increase Shoe Sales in a Retail Store by 25% Through Effective Management

Almost every retail company has effective and ineffective salespeople, that is, those who always fulfill and exceed the sales plan and those who from month to month do not reach one hundred percent. And as a result, the sales plan sags in everything...
15.10.2024 6141

Making the right diagnosis. 10 ways to quickly identify your customers' "pains"

Have you ever thought about how your offer on the website of an online store, on marketplaces is perceived through the eyes of the buyer? How deeply and well do you know the needs of your target audience and the fears of your customers? SR expert on digital…
24.09.2024 8347
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