Geox SpA named a new chief executive officer Friday on the heels of reporting a 2.2 percent dip in revenues for the fiscal 2023 to 720 million euros. Enrico Mistron is joining the publicly listed footwear player in the CEO role, replacing Livio Libralesso who stayed at the helm for four years. Mistron had most […]
Economic obstacles and geopolitical crises dampened the mood at Micam this week — but footwear brands and retailers attending the bi-annual show were focusing on fresh opportunity despite the uncertain climate. This edition of Micam, the largest international trade show, brought together 923 brands, 464 of which were Italian. The other 459 exhibitors came from outside Italy, with […]
Rodo owners Gianni and Maurizio Dori have been appointed with the Knighthood of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. One of Italy’s highest recognitions, the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is bestowed upon individuals for “merit acquired by the nation” in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and […]
Despite a marked slowdown in the second quarter, the Italian footwear industry closed the first half of 2023 on a positive note, according to the latest data from Confindustria Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici, the national association representing Italian shoemakers. In the first half of the year, the country’s shoe sector saw a 7.4 percent increase in […]
The Italian footwear industry reported another quarter of increased sales despite a slowdown in export volume and production, according to the latest data from Confindustria Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici, the national association representing Italian shoemakers. In the first quarter of 2023, the country’s shoe sector saw a 13.6 percent increase in sales compared to the […]
Italian footwear company ACBC is ready to conquer the U.S. market. The firm, which specializes in designing and manufacturing responsibly-made shoes, is gearing up to file for an initial public offering, or IPO, on the New York Stock Exchange in the first part of 2024 as it sets its sights on increasing its influence in America. Gio […]
Concerns of inflation may be preoccupying the minds of businesses and consumers alike, but the stubborn economic dilemma hasn’t prevented Alexandre Birman from taking his company to the $1 billion mark. That was among many of the messages the Arezzo & Co. chief executive delivered on Thursday at FN’s 2023 CEO Summit in Miami Beach, where […]