Footwear
Owner of Havaianas posts a profit decline in the second quarter
The Brazilian Alpargatas announced its second quarter results for 2022. While Havaianas performed well at home, it posted difficulties internationally, especially in the US and China
Skechers partners up with tokidoki
The US-based footwear company teamed up with the iconic lifestyle brand on a limited-edition collection for women with tokidoki’s iconography
Rack Room Shoes strengthens merchandising team
The US-based retail chain has strengthened its merchant team, promoting Melanie Ortlieb to Senior Director of Planning and Allocation and three senior buyers from the merchandising team
adidas sales increase
The sportswear company reported a small revenue increase in the second quarter of 2022, driven by the strong momentum in Western markets, whereas it continues to struggle in Greater China
Timberland unveils first sustainable collaboration with CLOT
The US-based casualwear brand and the Hong Kongese streetwear label have joined forces to create an Eastern culture-inspired capsule that uses only eco-innovative materials
Global footwear production up by 8.6% in 2021
This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2022 Yearbook, recently released, and focusing on the analysis of the footwear industry in 2021. Read more about it today
Saucony appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, announced it has appointed Kathryn Pratt as Chief Marketing Officer. The appointment has immediate effect
Columbia Sportswear lowers full year outlook
Despite a revenue growth in the first half of the year, the US-based sportswear company has decided to cut its full year outlook based on a growing economic uncertainty environment
Under Armour announces first quarter results
The Baltimore-based company held its own in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, reporting a flat revenue of 1.35 billion US dollars, but is cutting its profit forecast for the full year
New Chief Executive Officer for JD Sports
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, announced that Régis Schultz has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer
Hoka drives growth for Deckers Brands
The Californian-based group reported that Hoka's net sales rose by 54.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the same quarter of last year, reaching 330.0 million US dollars
Tapestry announces retirement of COO Tom Glaser
The New York based fashion house, owner of brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has also announced Scott Roe is to be appointed to the dual role of CFO & COO of Tapestry
Prada reports strong first half
The Italian-based luxury group posted a net sales of increase of 22% in the first semester, as compared to the same period of the prior year, and is on track to meet midterm targets
US families anticipate spending the same or more on shoes for Back-to-School season
According to a national consumer survey, 78% of US families are expecting to spend the same or more on shoes for the Back-to-School season despite recession fears
Giovanna Ceolini appointed acting Chair of Assocalzaturifici
Currently serving the Italian Footwear Manufacturers' Association as Vice Chair, Giovanna Ceolini will take on the role of acting Chair of Assocalzaturifici. This will be temporary while procedures for the election of a new Chair are completed-
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