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Aventura Mall adds to its high-end offering with three new store openings

Aventura Mall in Miami, Florida, has welcomed three new retail openings in the past weeks, as the shopping center aims to strengthen its position as a leading luxury and lifestyle hub. Among the openings are luxury fashion brand Prada, Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, and British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger London. The new Prada...

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Steve Madden withdraws full-year guidance amid economic uncertainty and tariffs

Apparel and footwear retailer Steve Madden reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, showing modest revenue growth but a decline in net income as macroeconomic uncertainty and new tariffs weigh on the business outlook. The company reported revenue of 553.5 million dollars, a slight increase from the same period...

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Kurt Geiger expands US retail footprint & opens debut store in Miami, Florida

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger London has opened its first-ever store in Miami, Florida, as it continues to expand across North America. Located at Aventura Mall, a popular shopping destination, the new 2,102 square foot store reflects the brand's colorful aesthetic and offers Kur Gegier's full range of women's shoes,...

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Increased tariffs pose challenge to Steven Madden's growth forecast

Footwear retailer Steven Madden’s fourth quarter revenue increased 12 percent to 582.3 million dollars with wholesale and direct to consumer businesses registering a 13.6 percent and 8.4 percent increase to 402.9 million dollars and 176 million dollars, respectively. Looking ahead, the company’s 2025 outlook including the Kurt Geiger acquisition...

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Why has Kurt Geiger changed hands so often?

Beloved in the UK, the last 15 years has seen footwear giant Kurt Geiger on a wild ride of ownership changes, reflecting the turbulent nature of the fashion industry and the challenges of growing a mid-luxury brand in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. The acquisition by Steve Madden in February 2025 marks yet another chapter for the UK-based...

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Steve Madden Acquires Kurt Geiger for 289 million pounds

Steve Madden is acquiring British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger. The US fashion company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kurt Geiger for approximately 289 million pounds (approximately 360 million dollars), Steve Madden announced Thursday. The group is acquiring the footwear retailer from a group led by the...

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Kurt Geiger holiday trading boosted by North America

British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger has reported record trading over the festive period and “booming growth” in North America, where strong H1 figures show high double-digit US growth boosted by the opening of stores in the US and Mexico. With the help of celebrity fans, including Kylie Jenner, Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna and Paris...

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Kurt Geiger CEO and internship winner on how the brand’s academy is changing the learning landscape

Joel Anokye has become the first full-time internship recipient of Kurt Geiger’s Business by Design Academy, an initiative the footwear and accessory brand set up last year in order to support young, underrepresented talent in entering the fashion industry. Anokye was one of 20 to take part in the first edition of the educational business...

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Alteri believed to be mulling Kurt Geiger bid

Alteri Investors, the former owner of Missguided, is reportedly considering a bid for footwear brand Kurt Geiger, making it one of several parties said to be interested in snapping up the British retailer. The company is currently owned by private equity firm Cinven, which last year appointed Bank of America to oversee an auction process, which...

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Kurt Geiger sales and earnings grow amid tough retail conditions

Kurt Geiger saw full year earnings surge 34 percent to exceed 40 million pounds, while the British brand’s sales increased 10 percent to 360 million pounds driven by rising global demand for its ‘affordable luxury’ handbags. The brand’s thriving handbag business saw sales of 115.6 million pounds during 2023. Commenting on the company's...

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Kurt Geiger expands youth academy, commits to hiring graduates

British footwear retailer Kurt Geiger is doubling down on its commitment to diversity in the fashion industry with an ambitious expansion of its Business by Design Academy. The company has pledged to offer roles at its head office to up to 50 percent of the programme's graduates, marking a significant investment in young talent from...

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Kurt Geiger collaborates with floral artist Tattie Isles

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has launched a limited-edition collection in collaboration with floral artist Tattie Isles. The 60-piece ‘Floral Couture’ capsule collection draws inspiration from the romance, myth, and magic of the quintessential English countryside and features Isles’ hand-painted silk design print,...