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Capri Holdings posts loss in the fourth quarter
The owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo posted a 10.5% decline in revenue and a 34 million USD net loss in the last quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the same period last year
Clergerie future owner is to be chosen this month
After being placed into receivership on the 29th of March, the future owner of the French-based luxury shoe brand will be decided on the 14th of June by a Paris-based commercial court
Deckers announces full year results
The US-based company reported that its 2023 fiscal net sales reached 3.15 billion US dollars, up by 15.1% from the prior year, with the Hoka brand driving the company's growth during the year
Wolverine Worldwide announces new leadership appointments
Chris Hufnagel was named company's President. Two brand leaders were also appointed to support the global brand-building strategy
Shoe Carnival first quarter sales decrease
The US-based retailer saw its sales decline in the first quarter of 2023 due to the impact of inflation on its customers’ purchasing power, reduced federal tax refunds and poor weather conditions
Mizuno with record annual revenue
The Japan-based sportswear company announced that its fiscal 2022 revenue grew by 22.8% over the prior year, reaching the “record” amount of 212.0 billion Japanese yen (1.50 billion USD)
Nike reorganizes senior leadership team
The sportswear giant is promoting Heidi O'Neill to the role of President, Consumer, Product and Brand, and Craig Williams to President, Geographies and Marketplace
Permira to acquire majority stake in Gruppo Florence
Funds advised by the global private equity firm Permira have agreed to acquire a majority stake in luxury goods manufacturer Gruppo Florence
Loewe opens first leather goods repair store
The Spanish luxury label has opened in Osaka (Japan) its first store entirely dedicated to the repair and maintenance of leather articles. A leather artisan will be in the store ready to repair and renew damaged products brought in
Burberry appoints Alexandra McCauley as Chief People Officer
Joining from the luxury fashion brand Chanel, Alexandra McCauley will manage Burberry’s People strategy globally. She will join the company’s Executive Committee while reporting directly to Burberry CEO Jonathan Akeroyd
Kering unveils new Italian headquarters in the centre of Milan
The luxury group will be the sole occupant of the six-floor Palazzo Pertusati, located in the central Via Senato, with views towards the quadrilatero della moda on one side, and the Giardini di Porta Venezia on the other
Brazil: footwear consumption to increase more than 3% in 2023
According to the forecast by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), in 2023 the sector's growth should take place in the domestic market
France Retail: prospects for the clothing and footwear sectors are still far from positive
The stabilization of the pattern of weakening French consumer confidence in the first quarter of the year cannot mask the pessimism that is still being felt in the country, especially in the context of social unrest. Moreover, in this reality of high inflation, neither do price increases hide the contraction in volumes sold nor is it possible to ignore the difficulties faced by companies more exposed to the domestic market due to increased operating costs (rents and energy) or even the stagnation of the online channel. Retail prospects for the clothing and footwear sectors are, therefore, still far from positive
Lemon Jelly opens a pop-up store at Le Bon Marché in Paris
The Portuguese brand, known for its injected, coloured and lemon-scented footwear, can be found at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris until the 18th of June in a colourful summer pop-up
CICB Sustainability Forum will be held at the Fimec Fair in 2024
The CICB Sustainability Forum will once again be held during Fimec (International Fair for Leather, Chemicals, Components, Machines and Equipment for Shoes and Tanneries), in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)
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