Shoes

Sam and Libby Edelman presented with the Footwear News Lifetime Achievement Award

Dec 14, 2023 / United States

The founders of the Caleres-owned footwear brand Sam Edelman were honoured at the last edition of the Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAAs) with the Lifetime Achievement Award

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Ecodesign Regulation deal welcomed by CEC

Dec 13, 2023 / CEC

The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has welcomed the agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the European Commission’s proposed legislation on ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation

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VF Corp cuts 500 jobs

Dec 13, 2023 / United States

The owner of Vans, The North Face and Timberland has announced that it has fired 500 employees worldwide as it seeks to restructure its business and improve operations globally

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First edition of BFSHOW expected to generate over 65 million USD in international deals

Dec 13, 2023 / Brazil

The first edition of this footwear trade fair brought more than 150 importers in the industry from 100 countries to Brazil and is expected to generate over 65 million USD in international deals

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Austria and Germany continue to see a wave of insolvencies and closures

Dec 12, 2023 / Germany

Richter Schuhe, Europe’s oldest children’s shoemaker, and fashion retail chain Aachener have filed for bankruptcy. Deichmann to close its My Shoes stores in Austria and Germany by the end of 2024

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50 years of Portuguese Felmini

Dec 12, 2023 / Portugal

Founded in 1973 by Joaquim Moreira, the women's shoes brand is present in more than 35 countries worldwide and has 1 500 points of sale in countries such as Italy, France, Germany and Spain

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Genesco reports drop in sales and profits

Dec 8, 2023 / United States

Amid a difficult operating environment, the footwear retailer reported a third quarter decline in sales and profits. Schuh and Johnston & Murphy results helped offset Journeys’ performance

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Romika, Westland and Gerry Weber brands to be marketed under the Josef Seibel umbrella

Dec 7, 2023 / Germany

The German shoe manufacturer Josef Seibel has announced that it will consolidate and market the Romika, Westland and Gerry Weber brands under the company's name from the fall/winter 2024 season

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Caleres looks to grow internationally

Dec 6, 2023 / United States

Looking to expand globally, the US-based footwear company has strengthened its team with the appointment of Erika Mackoul as Senior Vice President of International

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Rosana Perán takes over as President of the European Footwear Confederation

Dec 5, 2023 / CEC

The president of FICE and vice-president of the Pikolinos Group has become the first woman to lead the organisation, with a mission to promote “Industry 5.0” to transform the footwear sector

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Stella McCartney names new CEO

Dec 5, 2023 / United Kingdom

Amandine Ohayon has been appointed the new CEO of the British premium shoe and ready-to-wear brand. She succeeds Gabriele Maggio, who is leaving after four years at the helm

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LAST CALL!! Join the 9th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Dec 4, 2023 / Business Conditions Survey

The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

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Dr Martens cuts full year guidance

Dec 4, 2023 / United Kingdom

The British footwear brand has lowered its 2024 guidance following a mixed trading performance in the first half, marked by an increasingly difficult consumer environment in the US

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Gruppo Florence to launch Village of Wonders in 2024

Nov 30, 2023 / Italy

The Italian holding company, which owns 28 suppliers to the luxury goods industry, is planning to launch the Village of Wonders hub in Milan to showcase the skills of its various businesses

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The best moments of the 7th World Footwear Congress

Nov 29, 2023 / World Footwear Congress 2023

The World Footwear attended the latest edition of the World Footwear Congress in Istanbul, earlier this month. Today we bring you a short film with the best moments of the event which gathered representatives from the footwear industry from all over the world