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Asos raises full-year guidance
Citing strong progress across its three strategic pillars, the UK-based online fashion retailer has raised its full-year gross margin and adjusted EBITDA outlook ahead of the release of its fiscal 2026 results
Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform
The British footwear brand has launched a new global brand platform called ‘With Bouncing Soles’ and ecommerce experience in order to advance its consumer-first strategy outlined in May
JD Sports reports decline in first-half sales and profits
The sportswear retailer reported lower sales and profitability in the first half of the 2027 fiscal year. North America was particularly affected by weaker consumer sentiment and negative trends in the footwear sector
Retail Flash: Footwear trails broader retail across key markets
The retail landscape in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US and Japan remains uneven, with the footwear sector often trailing behind broader retail and fashion categories. Fragile consumer confidence, varying pricing power and cautious inventory management continue to weigh on the sector, while stronger digital sales have yet to translate into a broader footwear recovery
JD Sports strengthens leadership team
The UK-based sportswear retailer has appointed John Mersho as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JD fascia in North America and Mike Grimes as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the group
Dr. Martens appoints former Burberry executive as Global Customer Director
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Katie Morton as its new Global Customer Director. Through this, Dr. Martens aims to strengthen its consumer-centric approach on a global scale
Dr. Martens strengthens global product team
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Isadora Versiani as Global Product Design Director and Nadia Svensson as Global Merchandising and Product Director
JD Sports cuts profit guidance amid tough market conditions
The UK-based sportswear retailer has cut its full-year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions, with North America recording the sharpest decline in second-quarter sales
UK Retail: Footwear market faces broad-based weakness
Although clothing sales remained resilient and online fashion retail continued to grow in the first half of the year, the footwear sector faced a more challenging environment characterised by ongoing price deflation, weak retail sales, and subdued household spending. A sharp contraction in footwear imports also suggests greater caution among retailers and distributors, suggesting that pressure has extended beyond consumer demand to inventory and replenishment decisions
Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group has officially acquired the UK-based loss-making luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols out of administration, gaining control from businessman Dickson Poon
H&M warns of potential job cuts among UK support staff
The Sweden-based fashion group has informed around 250 of its UK support office employees about a proposed reorganisation and consultation process that could lead to job losses
Genesco announces leadership transition at Schuh
The US-based footwear retailer Genesco has appointed Tomas Petersson as president of its UK business, Schuh. He replaces Colin Temple, who is retiring after 38 years with the company
Shoe Zone raises full-year guidance
The UK-based footwear retailer has revised its adjusted loss before tax guidance upwards for the full year, after recording sales in May and June that exceeded expectations
Burberry reports a 5% growth in comparable sales in the first quarter
The luxury group reported a 5% year-on-year increase in comparable retail sales during the first quarter of the 2027 financial year, supported by continued strong demand for outerwear
Dr. Martens maintains full-year outlook as US growth continues
The British footwear brand said in a trading update that its performance since the start of the 2027 financial year had been in line with expectations and that it was maintaining its full-year guidance-
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