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Tod's Creative Director to step down

Jul 14, 2023 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury group has announced that Walter Chiapponi is stepping down from his role as Creative Director by mutual agreement. Search for a successor is now underway

Italian footwear exports grow in value but decline in volume

Jul 13, 2023 / Italy
In the first quarter of 2023, Italian footwear exports increased by 16.1% in value, but declined by 2% in volume, as compared to the same period of 2022, says Assocalzaturifici

Clarks names new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland

Jul 13, 2023 / United Kingdom
The British footwear label has announced that Under Armour's former Vice President of retail Bob Neville will serve as its new Managing Director for the UK and Republic of Ireland

Brooks Running enters the resale market

Jul 13, 2023 / United States
The Seattle-based company has announced the launch of the resale programme ReStart, which will enable the refurbishment and reselling of used Brooks footwear in the US

Designer Brands appoints Laura Denk as President of DSW

Jul 12, 2023 / United States
The North American company announced the appointment of Laura Denk as President of Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, effective as of the 24th of July

Manolo Blahnik opens its first men's pop-up at Harrods

Jul 12, 2023 / United Kingdom
Until the end of the month, customers can visit the shoemaker's first men's pop-up at Harrods for a sneak peek at the Autumn 2023 collection, along with over 60 models from the current one

Global alliance calls for the digital modernisation of labelling requirements

Jul 12, 2023 / World
A coalition of 130 organizations representing the fashion industry from around the world is pushing for the modernisation of labelling requirements to enable a reduction in waste and greater consumer access to information

Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilise or decrease

In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked panel members about their expectation regarding employment in the industry. Read the results here

Global personal luxury goods market set to continue growing in 2023

Jul 11, 2023 / World
After registering a record year in 2022, and despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions, the global personal luxury goods market is expected to grow between 5% to 12% in 2023

Skechers sues Steve Madden over alleged trademark infringement

Jul 11, 2023 / United States
The US-based sneakers company has filed a lawsuit against Steve Madden for allegedly copying its trademark “S” logo on its Kennie line of sneakers

Upcoming edition of Inspiramais to highlight the manual work in fashion

Jul 10, 2023 / Brazil
The organicity and craftsmanship of materials and supplies will be at the centre of the next edition of Inspiramais, to be held from the 11th to the 12th of July in Porto Alegre, Brazil

JD Sports to take full control of the Iberian Business

Jul 10, 2023 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer intends to buy the remaining 49.98% shares in the Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) for 500.1 million euros, thereby acquiring 100% ownership

AMF invests 5 million euros in a new facility

Jul 10, 2023 / Portugal
Located in Lousada, in the north of Portugal, the new facility of the Portuguese safety footwear company AMF Safety Shoes will be equipped with innovative technologies in the area of injections

CEC and 18 other business associations call for the ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement

Jul 7, 2023 / CEC
The 19 business associations have called on the Presidents of the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament to swiftly ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement

Gabriela Hearst leaves Chloé

Jul 7, 2023 / France
The Richemont-owned luxury fashion house has confirmed that its creative director, Gabriela Hearst, will step down later this year. No reference was made to the creative succession plan
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