With immediate effect, Marcus Welling, who has been working for Ara Shoes as an area representative for more than 20 years, is taking over the North Rhine-Westphalia area. It will have its headquarters in SOC Breitscheid. In the future, customers in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein will be looked after by Ralf Düsterdiek at SOC Hamburg. He previously worked at Brax Shoes, Idana, Mexx Shoes, Esprit and Görtz.
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Fourth edition with more than 100 collections – exhibitors and retailers praise the atmosphere, brand mix and short distances to the showrooms.
Read moreDetailsFollowing a successful pilot project in Munich, the shoe retailer is rolling out its "Second Cycle" take-back system nationwide. Around 2.000 pairs of used shoes have been collected so far...
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Read moreDetails290 exhibitors are showcasing new technologies for shoe, leather goods and tannery production in Milan.
Read moreDetailsJoint event day with RPR1 connects the two shopping locations.
Read moreDetailsThis marks the end of the family business's history after 148 years and five generations.
Read moreDetailsThe emerging talent competition enters its ninth round – international shoe designers will present their collections in Milan in September.
Read moreDetails“Styles Select” will showcase the most important fashion trends of the coming season on August 26th and 27th.
Read moreDetailsDream Pairs brings Mary Jane ballerinas to market made with – according to the company – at least 50 percent recycled materials...
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