The 25th edition of the traditional iftar programme organised by Gezer Ayakkabı, one of the Turkish footwear industry's long-established brands, during the month of Ramadan was held in Istanbul. The programme, which brought together representatives from business, politics and the industry, conveyed messages of unity, solidarity, social responsibility and sustainable production.

Gezer Footwear, a cornerstone of the Turkish footwear industry, is poised to extend its export network to new continents as part of its 2026 strategic roadmap. The company plans to sustain its global growth by expanding its current export reach of over 50 countries into the Americas and African markets.

Gezer Footwear has integrated solar energy into its operations by installing rooftop solar panels across its manufacturing facilities. The project aims to secure 75% energy savings through on-site renewable power generation.

The Turkish footwear sector experienced a challenging period in 2025 due to currency fluctuations, rising production costs, and intense import competition. Industry representatives predict that 2026 could be a year of recovery following the decline in 2025.

Gezer Brand was included in the online trade area in June 2021. Gezer Brand, which previously existed in the online market through dealer channels, now aims to put this process on a more controlled basis. Thus, it is obvious that the brand can develop the processes of creating direct communication channels in terms of price, quality-controlled process management, product supply system according to needs and customer relations.

AYMOD International Shoe Fashion Fair, which was held on 32 thousand square meters, became the largest shoe organization in Europe, surpassing the Micam fair in Milan. The 66th Aymod International Shoe Fashion Fair, which took place between March 30 and April 2, opened its doors to a total of 22 thousand visitors, 4500 of which were foreigners, together with 450 Exhibitors.

During the 21-26 March Forest Week, a sapling planting activity was carried out under the coordination of the Istanbul General Directorate of Forestry on the green area located on the edge of the Northern Marmara Highway in the Baklalı District of Arnavutköy district.