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Frank Meyer joins PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen as General Manager

Feb 9, 2023 / Germany
The German company of automation engineering of sewing and heat-sealing processes has announced that Frank Meyer has joined PFAFF as General Manager

UK retail sales slowdown in January

Feb 9, 2023 / United Kingdom
Following the Christmas boom, inflationary pressures caused total retail sales to rose by 4.2% in January, around half December’s pace and down from the 11.9% growth recorded a year earlier

Kohl's names Tom Kingsbury as Chief Executive Officer

Feb 8, 2023 / United States
After serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer since the 2nd of December 2022, the US-based retailer's Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Tom Kingsbury as its permanent CEO

Hoka's third quarter sales up by 90%

Feb 8, 2023 / United States
The performance of the Hoka brand continues to stand out in the quaterly results of Deckers Brands, which posted net sales growth of 13.3% year-over-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2023

Inditex to double the number of disabled employees

Feb 8, 2023 / Spain
The Spanish-based fashion group intends to "significantly" increase the number of employees with disabilities across its stores, logistics platforms, warehouses and offices worldwide within two years

How can Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) be used by the footwear and leather goods sectors?

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Gigi Hadid surrenders to Portuguese footwear

Feb 7, 2023 / Portugal
The international top model Gigi Hadid has recently picked Portuguese footwear. She was spotted wearing a pair of boots from the Portuguese brand Alameda Turquesa

Columbia Sportswear announces full year results

Feb 7, 2023 / United States
The US-based company reported a net sales increase of 11% in 2022 over the prior year. But, amid supply chain constraints, net income in the same period declined by 12% year-over-year

adidas launches new label

Feb 7, 2023 / Germany
The company has announced the launch of its first new label in five decades, adidas Sportswear, "for everyday movements and occasions", which will be available from the 9th of February 2023

Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Feb 6, 2023 / Spain
The Spanish fashion designer, renowned for his futuristic vision and use of unconventional materials, as well as signature range of fragrances, has died aged 88 at his home in France

Neonyt and FASHN ROOMS join forces in Düsseldorf

Feb 6, 2023 / Germany
The two independent trade shows, which took place from the 28th to the 30th of January in Düsseldorf, launched the first-ever joint conference format on fashion and sustainability

JD Sports announces new growth strategy for the next 5 years

Feb 3, 2023 / United Kingdom
The retailer has announced that is setting in motion a new strategic approach for the next five years, which includes plans to a "significant" retail expansion and brand-new financial growth goals

Pakistan and Russia agree to enhance bilateral trade

Feb 3, 2023 / Pakistan
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to promote trade between the two countries

Skechers announces record annual sales

Feb 3, 2023 / United States
The US-based company reported an increase in sales of 18% in 2022, year-over-year, reaching a record total of 7.4 billion US dollars, as the result of four quarterly sales records

H&M confirms full year sales increase

Feb 2, 2023 / Sweden
Despite a "turbulent year characterized" by "geopolitical challenges and substantial cost inflation", the Sweden-based fashion group posted a full year 2022 sales increase of 12% over fiscal 2021
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