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Kering exceeds pre-pandemic levels

Feb 18, 2022 / France
The luxury group reached revenue of 17.65 billion US dollars, up by 35% and by 13%, on a comparable basis to 2020 and 2019, respectively. Gucci sales bounced back to 2019 levels

Bangladeshi leather exports ahead of strategic growth targets

Feb 17, 2022 / Bangladesh
In the first seven months of the current fiscal year, the Bangladeshi leather industry reported growth across all segments, generating a total revenue of 682.74 million US dollars

Brazilian footwear launches series on sustainability

Feb 17, 2022 / Brazil
The ten-episode international series is part of a campaign, to be launched this year, that intends to reposition Brazil as a sustainable player worldwide

Crocs announces record revenue

Feb 17, 2022 / United States
The US-based company of casual footwear has reported revenue increase of 66.9% in 2021, reaching 2.3 billion US dollars. For 2022, Crocs is expecting to exceed revenue growth by 20%

Asics partners up with virtual training platform

Feb 16, 2022 / Japan
As part of the company's digital expansion strategy, Asics is joining forces with the online platform Zwift to create online running experiences that can assist runners achieving their goals

Under Armour announces fourth quarter and full year 2021 results

Feb 16, 2022 / United States
The Baltimore-based group has reported revenue growth of 27% in 2021, reaching 5.7 billion US dollars, as compared to the prior year. In the fourth quarter, revenue totalled 1.5 billion US dollars

Tapestry announces record quarterly sales

Feb 15, 2022 / United States
The New York-based luxury group, owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, improved its outlook for fiscal 2022 after reaching 2.14 billion US dollars revenue in the second quarter

Turkish footwear exports reached 1 billion US dollars in 2021

Feb 15, 2022 / Turkey
The record figure reflects an increase of 22.9%, as compared to 2020. Turkish footwear industry is benefiting from demand for suppliers located close by to Europe

UK Retail: the first months of 2022 might be a cold shower for the expectations of retailers

Although the TCF sales index surpassed the 2018 baseline in November, the downwards trend of pessimism experienced among consumers since July last year is raising concerns. In fact, last month, the consumer confidence index dropped to its lowest level in 11 months. Retailers should be wary of consumers fears over surging inflation, rising fuel bills and the prospect of interest rises, while managing supply difficulties brought by the ongoing unwind of the Brexit process

Anna Yona: we all need to be part of the solution

Premium Content Feb 14, 2022 / Germany
We have spoken to Anna Yona who founded the German company Wildling Shoes alongside her husband, Ran Yona, in 2015, to find out a bit more about its innovative concept of healthy shoe and how one original idea grew into a brand awarded for its design and quality standards

Bolflex promotes a circular economy

Feb 11, 2022 / Portugal
The Portuguese company of footwear components has announced to have recycled 1 200 tons of raw material in 2020, doubling the quantity as compared to the previous year

Consumer confidence in the UK drops in the second half of 2021

Feb 11, 2022 / United Kingdom
Despite a strong rebound in the first half, consumer confidence fell for the second consecutive quarter in the last three months of 2021, thanks to the rise in living costs and to the impact of the Omicron variant

adidas strengthens its commitment to women

Feb 11, 2022 / Germany
The German-based sportswear has launched new women-focused products, alongside enhanced support for established and emerging athletes, as well as new support programmes

Columbia Sportswear posts revenue growth

Feb 9, 2022 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has reported sales increase of 25% over 2021, reaching 3.13 billion US dollars. Fourth quarter results were driven by strong consumer demand

Puma launches Minecraft collection

Feb 9, 2022 / Germany
The collection contains Minecraft-themed apparel and footwear sized for both children and adults. The Puma x Minecraft collab includes a rendition of the iconic Suede model

Foot solutions buys Florida-based retailer Happy Feet

Feb 8, 2022 / United States
The international retailer of wellness footwear and custom orthotic insoles has announced the acquisition of the retailer Happy Feet. Details of the transaction were not disclosed

Deckers with best quarter ever

Feb 8, 2022 / United States
The Californian-based group has posted revenue of 1.19 billion US dollars in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, amid ongoing supply chain disruptions. UGG and Hoka brands sales drove the result

Volume of Brazilian exports in 2021 above pre-pandemic levels

Feb 7, 2022 / Brazil
In 2021, Brazil shipped 123.6 million pairs of shoes, which reflects an increase in volume of 32% and 7.3%, as compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively. Positive trajectory should continue over 2022

Capri on growing mode

Feb 7, 2022 / United Kingdom
The fashion luxury group has posted revenue and earnings above expectations in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, raising once again its full year outlook

Skechers closes 2021 with record sales

Feb 4, 2022 / United States
The US-based footwear giant reported record sales of 6.29 billion US dollars in 2021. The company remains confident about reaching 10 billion US dollars revenue by 2026