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Growing turnover of German footwear
According to data from HDS/L – Federal Association of German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry, the figures of the sector are improving, imports are decreasing, while sustainable policies will be increasingly crucial.
‘Accessible’ personalisation
Representing one of the most promising pathways for fashion in the near future, it offers customers the possibility to stand out and proclaim a unique and original personality, through a garment or shoe that reflects the tastes and mood of any given moment.
Marche Region and Amazon allied to support SMEs
The purpose of the agreement between the regional institution and the e-commerce giant is to help companies export, digitise and promote the quality of Made in Italy in Italy and abroad.
MFGS 2021: Touch Generation
The first day of the conference focused on very young consumers, environmental issues, the Italian supply chain, digitalisation and the post-Covid recovery
The economy depends on the pandemic
Ignazio Visco, Governor of the Bank of Italy, reiterated the importance of the vaccination campaign and attention to the transition phase in the fight to mitigate climate change, during the Made in Italy Summit 2021.
Raw materials skyrocket
Disrupted supply chains and inflation hamper recovery, amid supply problems, labour shortages and rising costs
Winning strategies for the Italian supply chain
The role of brands, the need for integration, and sustainability are key factors for the survival of the Italian fashion supply chain: these were the topics discussed at the third day of the 20th Fashion Global Summit
The Italian Leather Goods sector – First half of 2021*
Leather goods at the moment of truth, with data for the first half of the year showing significant recoveries over 2020 *Economic data prepared by Confindustria Moda’s Research Centre for Assopellettieri as per September 13th 2021
Dropout, the temple of sneakers chooses crowdfunding
The iconic Milan-based store adopts a strategy of crowdfunding to improve its market analysis tool, HypeAnalyzer, while repositioning itself in the Fashion district, and launching temporary stores: a virtuous example for footwear retailers
European e-commerce arrives at a value of 757 billion euros
Netcomm Forum Industries outlines how the explosion of online commerce during the pandemic had a strong impact on consumer purchasing habits, which are increasingly oriented towards sustainability and online quality services, representing changes that are destined to remain over time
South Africa, quality even in small quantities
Production flexibility is undoubtedly one of the advantages of the South African footwear and leather goods industry. As well as the ability to interpret European taste and quality, to have sustainability issues at heart, and to be able to easily trade with the West without duties and using a good structural and logistical network.
The accessories that drive social media🤯
From sneakers with the iconic colours of Lidl to the glitter Eyelike products of Ferragni, from the rubber clog designed by Crocs-Balenciaga to the Prada tote bag: here are some of the accessories that have made the public go wild on the web.
The pandemic makes the future even brighter for Mirta
With the outbreak of Covid-19, and the resulting change in lifestyle and consumer habits on an international level, the e-commerce channel created to ‘recount’ Italian high craftsmanship to the world has experienced double-digit growth, becoming a concrete example of resilience and adaptability to change.
The post-pandemic wardrobe
Jumpsuits, pyjamas, and slippers are officially banned, while room is made for bright colours and throwbacks to the 80’s and 90’s, with a growing interest in green and sustainable products: these are the leading trends characterising post-Covid purchases.
