The bankruptcy of the Russian retailer Paolo Conte due to debts and competition from counterfeit brands
Paolo Conte operated 81 stores and was among the largest retailers of medium-priced footwear in Russia. The bankruptcy laid bare the problems of footwear retailers with revenues of up to 4 billion rubles (50 million euros), which are currently suffering due to rising costs and declining customers. They are also at a disadvantage compared to manufacturers of counterfeit shoe brands which account for 30% of Russian imports, reaching 60% in the children's footwear segment.
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