4 March 2025
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Companies
Benjamin Majster (Last Engineers) envisions a future where footwear customisation becomes standard
Mar 3, 2025 / France
We spoke to Benjamin Majster, CEO of Last Engineers, his French startup that focuses on delivering the “perfect fit” for shoe lasts. In part 1 of the interview, we talked about the fit issue, his solution and Last Engineers’ focus on customer satisfaction
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Rising domestic demand drives footwear production in Brazil
Feb 27, 2025 / Brazil
Footwear production increased by 3.5% last year, as compared to 2023, driven by rising domestic demand. Growth could have been higher without the “invasion” of imported shoes, says Abicalçados

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Portuguese Shoes campaign reaches 28 million people
Mar 4, 2025 / Portugal
Promoted by the Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, the international advertising campaign for Portuguese Shoes reached around 28 million people worldwide in 2024

Companies
Birkenstock posts a 19% revenue growth in the first quarter
Feb 26, 2025 / Germany
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

Companies
Rocky Brands reports solid fourth quarter
Feb 27, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear manufacturer has reported a solid fourth quarter in 2024, resulting in a minor drop in net sales for the full year. Overall, Rocky Brands is optimistic about near-term prospects

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