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MICAM to host 988 brands in the upcoming edition
The international footwear trade show, which will be held from the 19th to the 22nd of February at Fiera Milano Rho, in Milan, will feature a total of 988 brands, including 451 foreign exhibitors
Crocs reports record annual revenue
The US-based company reported having reached a “record” revenue of 3.6 billion US dollars, up by 53.7% over 2021, driven by strong consumer demand. As a result, it anticipates a strong 2023
Kering fourth quarter sales declined by 7%
The weak performance of Gucci in the last quarter of 2022 (sales down by 15% year-over-year) due to the situation in China impacted Kering’s performance in the quarter. But the group’s full year revenue still grew by 9%
Next UITIC Congress to focus on sustainability and innovation
The 21st edition of the UITIC Congress, which will take place from the 20th to the 22nd of September 2023 in Milan and Vigevano, will address the relation between sustainability and innovation
VF Corp names Silvia Onofri as President of the brand Napapijri
The owner of high-profile brands such as Vans, The North Face and Timberland has appointed Silvia Onofri to the position of Brand President of the outwear brand Napapijri
7th edition of the World Footwear Congress postponed
Due to the earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye and Syria on the past 6th of February, the next edition of the World Footwear Congress, expected to be held in May 2023 in Istanbul, has been postponed
Pharrell Williams is Louis Vuitton's new Men's Creative Director
The luxury Maison has announced the appointment of the musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams as its new Men's Creative Director, effective immediately
Under Armour announces third quarter results
The Baltimore-based company reported revenue growth of 3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, reaching 1.6 billion US dollars, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year
Saye posts a revenue increase of 20% in 2022
The sustainable sneakers brand reached 6.7 million euros in revenue last year, up by 20% over 2021, which reflects a positive performance albeit below previous forecasts
Tapestry delivers record second quarter earnings
The owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman posted record earnings per diluted share of 1.36 US dollars in the second quarter of FY 2023, even though net sales fell by 5% year-over-year
FedEx Office to shut SameDay City service
The shipping company confirmed that it will end the service that provides same-day deliveries in large metro areas from the 31st of March. In face of declining demand, the goal is to reduce costs
Sneaker’s share to continue increasing
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we asked our panel of experts how they expected sneakers’ share of international footwear trade to evolve by 2050
UK Retail: bad odds for retail should consumer confidence remain on the floor
The Textile, Clothing, and Footwear (TCF) by the ONS stood above the 2019 baseline in the last two months of 2022, no doubt sustained by Christmas sales. But forecasts for the coming months are not so positive. The strain on household budgets due to the cost-of-living crisis will prove to be a challenge for retailers as well because while ongoing inflation will make sales appear to be rising, volumes will decline. Consumer confidence may be key in this equation. Even if it slightly improved in December, it was the first time in the GfK’s consumer confidence survey in the nearly 50-year history that a run of nine successive months of -40 pp or worse occurred. Should this continue, the odds are not good for retail
Portuguese footwear cluster with record results in 2022
Portuguese footwear and leather goods exports reached 2.35 million euros in 2022, a new all-time high, up by 22.2% as compared to the prior year. All segments registered significant growth
Capri Holdings posts revenue decline
The fashion group, which owns Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, posted a revenue decline of 6.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year
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