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Premium ceases to exist, Seek continues

Dec 11, 2023 / Germany
The trade fair landscape in Berlin has changed, as Premium, which started in 2003, will no longer take place. Only its streetwear counterpart Seek will continue

New creative director at Tod’s

Dec 11, 2023 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director of the Tod’s brand. He succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who stepped down in July

Bangladeshi leather exports on a downward trend

Dec 11, 2023 / Bangladesh
Bangladesh's leather exports have been on a downward trend, mainly due to the performance of the leather footwear segment, whose exports fell by 34.75% year-on-year from July to November

World Footwear Voices: interview with Haroldo Ferreira from ABICALÇADOS

Today we bring you a conversation with Haroldo Ferreira, Executive President of ABICALÇADOS, the Brazilian Footwear Industry Association. This is the first episode of the new World Footwear Voices

Genesco reports drop in sales and profits

Dec 8, 2023 / United States
Amid a difficult operating environment, the footwear retailer reported a third quarter decline in sales and profits. Schuh and Johnston & Murphy results helped offset Journeys’ performance

Merrell appoints a new Chief Marketing Officer

Dec 7, 2023 / United States
The outdoor footwear brand owned by Wolverine Worldwide has announced the appointment of Pallav Tamaskar as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Romika, Westland and Gerry Weber brands to be marketed under the Josef Seibel umbrella

Dec 7, 2023 / Germany
The German shoe manufacturer Josef Seibel has announced that it will consolidate and market the Romika, Westland and Gerry Weber brands under the company's name from the fall/winter 2024 season

Simac Tanning Tech 2023: paving the way for a digital and sustainable transition

Dec 7, 2023 / Italy
The international exhibition of machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries demonstrated the vitality of a strategic sector for the Italian economy, committed to a digital and sustainable transition

Caleres looks to grow internationally

Dec 6, 2023 / United States
Looking to expand globally, the US-based footwear company has strengthened its team with the appointment of Erika Mackoul as Senior Vice President of International

Kering finalises the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino

Dec 6, 2023 / France
The French-based luxury group announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 30% shareholding in Valentino, following approval from the antitrust authorities

Lower demand impacts Designer Brands’ third quarter results

Dec 6, 2023 / United States
The footwear company reported lower third-quarter sales and profits due to a contraction in the footwear market caused by unseasonably warm weather. As a result, it cut its full year guidance

US online sales to exceed 1.1 trillion dollars in 2023

Dec 5, 2023 / United States
E-commerce sales in the US are on track to exceed 1.1 trillion US dollars in 2023, up by 7% over 2022. But this growth is set to be the weakest since the 2009 recession

Stella McCartney names new CEO

Dec 5, 2023 / United Kingdom
Amandine Ohayon has been appointed the new CEO of the British premium shoe and ready-to-wear brand. She succeeds Gabriele Maggio, who is leaving after four years at the helm

Rosana Perán takes over as President of the European Footwear Confederation

Dec 5, 2023 / CEC
The president of FICE and vice-president of the Pikolinos Group has become the first woman to lead the organisation, with a mission to promote “Industry 5.0” to transform the footwear sector

Dr Martens cuts full year guidance

Dec 4, 2023 / United Kingdom
The British footwear brand has lowered its 2024 guidance following a mixed trading performance in the first half, marked by an increasingly difficult consumer environment in the US

Dikamar: from Portugal to Ohio

Dec 4, 2023 / Portugal
As part of its internalisation strategy, the Portuguese safety boot manufacturer has so far invested 3 million USD in a factory in Ohio that produces PU and PVC boots that are distributed across the country

Get to know Uzbekistan’s fast-growing footwear industry

We spoke with Boboev Fakhriddin, Chairman of the Association of Leather and Footwear Producers of Uzbekistan, to find out a little more about one of the fastest-growing industries in Central Asia

LAST CALL!! Join the 9th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Puma turns experimental sneakers into compost

Dec 1, 2023 / Germany
At the end of its two-year Re:Suede project, Puma has shown that an experimental version of its classic Suede sneaker can be turned into compost under certain tailored industrial conditions

Lower sales and profits at Foot Locker

Dec 1, 2023 / United States
The US-based retailer has reported another fall in sales and profits in the third quarter of the year, deciding to further cut its guidance for 2023 against a backdrop of ongoing consumer uncertainty