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Alohas expands in United States with new stores in New York and Los Angeles

Madrid – Following a 2025 marked by its decisive international offensive, the Spanish footwear brand Alohas continues on the same path of growth and expansion in 2026. It has inaugurated two new permanent stores in the United States. The brand, founded by Alejandro Porras, entered this market exactly one year ago and now operates with three...

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Spanish brand Hoff appoints new CEO

Madrid – In the latest demonstration of the increasingly solid corporate structure being built at Hoff, the Spanish footwear company has announced the appointment of Nicolas de Ros Wallace as its new CEO. He takes over the role from the company's founder, Fran Marchena. The Spanish footwear company announced the appointment of Nicolas de Ros...

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How Nothink Shoes solves the high heel vs. comfort dilemma

"I wanted a product that would eliminate the compromise between beauty and practicality, helping women to live with more freedom and light-heartedness," says Asia Pellegrini, the under-30 founder of Nothink Shoes, the brand for all heel lovers. The idea came from Asia Pellegrini, the under-30 founder of this shoe label. It was made possible by...

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Retailers and trend experts share footwear trends for autumn 2026

The buying season for autumn 2026 is now largely complete. As the next season approaches, retailers are shifting their focus to adjustments and additional buying opportunities. The in-season period provides a chance to respond to rapidly changing demand, new trends and unexpected bestsellers. Which styles remain commercially reliable? Where is...

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French Shoe brand Minelli enters administration again

Shoe brand Minelli has once again been placed into administration, two and a half years after a similar procedure led to the brand's acquisition, according to a court document seen by AFP, confirming a report by L'Informé. Minelli had been in a safeguarding procedure since September, which was converted into administration in March by a ruling...

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Kickers, San Marina, Pataugas: Chaussea's vertical integration strategy

By acquiring Kickers the French retail giant Chaussea is making more than just an opportunistic purchase. The Lorraine-based group has secured a 50-year-old brand, confirming the emergence of a strategic 'distributor-operator' model. This model allows for the vertical integration of struggling assets, fully leveraging the power of its 650-store...

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Weekend Max Mara and Sebago launch capsule for SS2026

The new edition of the “A Weekend with Sebago” capsule collection for the spring/summer 2026 season offers a reinterpretation of the Docksides, Sebago's boat shoe. The collaboration between Weekend Max Mara and Sebago now reaches its third and final edition. This version, characterised by a white sole, is available in four different variations:...

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Comfort, sustainability and nostalgia: AEC's key footwear trends for AW27

Following the success of Spanish supplier fair Futurmoda earlier this month, which brought together over 4,100 professionals in Elche, AEC and international consultancy Trendstop presented the trends that will define the autumn/winter 2027/2028 season for footwear and components. Manuel Román, president of AEC, stressed that this presentation is...

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Deichmann posts strong results in Spain, appoints new managing director for Iberia

Madrid - Essen-based footwear giant Deichmann has reported a standout 2025 performance in Spain, with local growth doubling the group’s global average despite broader market volatility. Highlights of 2025 performance Deichmann Group concluded the 2025 fiscal year with revenues of 8.9 billion (10.37 billion dollars), a 2.3 percent increase on the...

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Crecendo 2026: a resilient agent trade show in a weakened footwear market

The Crecendo shoe trade show, taking place on March 1 and 2, 2026 at the Parc Floral in Paris, brings together 56 exhibitors for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections. In a contracting market, it remains one of the few specialised French events where independent retailers can discover trends, establish business contacts and maintain a...

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OECD-EUIPO study reveals strong links between counterfeiting and labour exploitation

Counterfeiting has long plagued the fashion industry, but a new joint study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals a darker reality: the illicit trade in fakes is inextricably linked to severe labour exploitation. Titled “From Fakes to Forced...

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World Footwear analysis: a divergent market heading into 2026

World Footwear’s latest Retail Flash report, published December 23 last year, paints a starkly contrasting picture of the global footwear landscape. While e-commerce growth and margin erosion are consistent global themes, their operational impacts vary radically by region. For decision-makers, the message is unequivocal: business models must...