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H&M announces first half results

Jul 5, 2023 / Sweden
The Sweden-based company saw its sales increase in the first half of fiscal 2023, but underlined the negative impacts of high raw materials and freight costs combined with a strong US dollar on results

Nike mocked for the look of recyclable sneakers

Jul 5, 2023 / United States
The US-based company has been the subject of internet backlash from footwear fanatics over the worn-out aesthetics of its 'ISPA Minbody' sneakers, designed to be easily disassembled

Clarks partners up with Apparel Group

Jul 5, 2023 / United Arab Emirates
The British footwear label has joined forces with the global fashion and lifestyle conglomerate Apparel Group to expand its retail footprint across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Digital retail channels expected to continue growing

In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked panel members about their expectation regarding the different retail channels for footwear. Get free access to the report and read its main conclusions

Ecco's 2022 earnings remained below pre-pandemic levels

Jul 4, 2023 / Denmark
The Danish-based footwear group reported a 30% rise in sales in 2022 over the previous year, but with earnings “considerably below pre-pandemic levels”, it added that results were not satisfactory

Ted Baker cuts 200 jobs

Jul 4, 2023 / United Kingdom
Ted Baker has cut around 200 jobs in its head office workforce. This move comes as the company transitions to an outsourcing model following its acquisition by Authentic Brands Group (ABG)

Nike posts a decline in profits

Jul 3, 2023 / United States
Despite seeing its revenue grow during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the US-based company posted a 28% decline in net income from the same period of fiscal 2022

Report calls for actions across the whole supply chain to help reduce negative environmental impacts

Jul 3, 2023 / World
According to a report by the non-profit financial think tank Planet Tracker, retailers and fashion brands have limited direct control of most negative environmental impacts in the textile industry

CTCP promotes Bioshoes Creators summer workshop

Jul 3, 2023 / Portugal
The Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre (CTCP) is organizing a summer workshop for designers, footwear technicians, industry professionals and students who want to develop skills in the sector

Venezuelan footwear production expected to grow by 20% in 2023

Jun 30, 2023 / Venezuela
Venezuelan footwear production may increase by about 20% this year, says Tony Di Benedetto, President of Cavecal, but growth can be compromised if industry and trade conditions do not improve

Preparations for the next UITIC Congress steam ahead

Jun 30, 2023 / UITIC Congress 2023
The organization of the 21st edition of the International Technical Footwear Congress, which will be held next September, received 106 abstracts on the themes of sustainability and innovation

Zalando files lawsuit against the European Commission

Jun 30, 2023 / Germany
The German-based company challenges its designation as a “Very Large Online Platform”, under Article 33 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which obliges it to manage systemic risks

UK Retail: a too-long string of ifs damps the mood

Consumer confidence in the UK has yet to take off to somehow improve retailers’ mood in the textile and footwear sectors. Rising wages, falling energy bills and even slightly lower inflation may help brighten the atmosphere, but the uncertainty surrounding all of these factors doesn’t help retail much at present. For now, except for sticking to their previous conservative import decisions and watching closely for upcoming changes in consumption patterns, there’s little to be done

Bottega Veneta opens a new footwear factory

Jun 29, 2023 / Italy
The Italian label, owned by the luxury group Kering, has opened a new footwear atelier in Vigonza, in the footwear district of Riviera del Brenta, located in the Veneto region
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