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
World
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
World
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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