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German leather goods and luggage industry expects challenging second half
Falling sales and imports in the first half of 2024 show the difficult moment the German leather goods industry is experiencing, with little hope of a turnaround in the second half of the year
Ferragamo continues to struggle amid decreasing consumer confidence
The Italian luxury group reported a third quarter revenue drop of 7.2% year-on-year due to weak demand in the Asia Pacific region and declining wholesale sales, despite gains in Japan and Latin America
FDRA launches new tool to enhance supply chain mapping for footwear brands
FDRA launches new tool to help footwear brands map their entire supply chain, from raw materials to final assembly, ensuring compliance with new regulations on sustainability and forced labour
Sandra Harris joins Genesco as new Chief Financial Officer
The US-based footwear company has appointed Sandra Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris succeeds Thomas George, the current Principal Accounting Officer, who plans to retire in December 2024
LVMH reports drop in third quarter revenue
The luxury group has reported a 3% decline in organic revenue in the third quarter of the year, as compared to the same period of last year, including a 5% year-on-year decline in its fashion and leather goods division
Quality is a big draw for second-hand buyers
More than half of consumers surveyed for the 2024 OfferUp Recommerce Report believe that used apparel items are generally of better quality than new items sold in stores today
Authentic and Saks Global to form a strategic venture
The joint venture Authentic Luxury Group will serve as an incubator for luxury brands, driving global growth with new strategies for licensing, retail and lifestyle expansions across multiple industries
Germany Retail: dark clouds are hanging again over the footwear sector
The positive signs on the horizon for the footwear retail sector reported in the previous Flash were short-lived. Sales in the first half of the year were not what retailers had hoped for, and the continued stabilisation of shoe prices shows no signs of turning the situation around. Against a negative macroeconomic backdrop, consumer confidence has been downward, and retailers face many challenges, including business closures and labour market instability. Footwear imports have started to fall, pointing to a possible crisis in the sector
Kurt Geiger set for potential sale
With a potential 400 million British pounds price tag, the luxury footwear brand Kurt Geiger is in early talks with Alteri Investors and other bidders after posting record profits despite a challenging luxury market
Kayak Storm and its focus on sustainability
Portuguese footwear manufacturer Kayak Storm has achieved GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification for some of its products. Let’s find out more about a company that has made sustainability a cornerstone of its business
Kizik secures distribution in Japan and Canada
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has partnered up with Marubeni Consumer Brands and Kanner Corporation to secure distribution in Japan and Canada, respectively
Abicalçados launches campaign against growing footwear piracy in Brazil
Abicalçados' anti-piracy campaign aims to gather information to combat physical distribution networks and emphasise the dangers that counterfeit footwear poses to society as a whole
Uniqlo parent company reports strong full year
The Japan-based fashion retailer Fast Retailing has reported “considerable full-year revenue and profit gains” for fiscal 2024, driven by Uniqlo’s performance both at home and abroad
Shoes Düsseldorf 2025 announces new early dates
Now taking place from the 2nd to the 4th of February, Shoes Düsseldorf will open the 2025 order cycle, offering to its stakeholders earlier trend discussions and better coordination with other trade fairs
US holiday retail sales expected to rise up to 3.3% in 2024
Consulting firm Deloitte forecasts that holiday retail sales will increase between 2.3% and 3.3% in 2024, driven by a projected 7% to 9% growth in e-commerce as consumers continue to shift to online
International sales soar at SportsShoes.com
The UK-based footwear and outdoor gear e-commerce retailer has reported a 22% increase in international sales in the first half of its fiscal year, as compared to the same period of last year
Authentic Brands Group appoints Josh Perlman as Executive Vice-President to lead Greater China expansion
Authentic continues to expand its Asian Pacific portfolio with the appointment of Josh Perlman to lead its Greater China strategy. Perlman brings over 25 years of experience in brand development
Kering promotes Stefano Cantino to CEO of Gucci
The French luxury group has announced that Stefano Cantino, who joined Gucci in May 2024 as Deputy CEO, has been promoted to CEO of the brand. He will succeed Jean-François Palus
Mytheresa acquires Yoox Net-a-Porter from Richemont
Richemont will sell Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) to luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa, ending years of efforts to dispose of YNAP. The transaction is expected to create a leading global multi-brand digital luxury group
Asos to cut 200 head office jobs in major restructuring
Struggling with post-pandemic challenges, the UK-based online fashion retailer plans to cut 200 head office roles as part of a restructuring process to streamline operations and drive innovation
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