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Portuguese Belcinto is a champion of sustainability

Dec 12, 2022 / Portugal
The Portuguese leather goods company was distinguished by its sustainability practices with the European Sustainability Award for small and medium enterprises (SME EnterPRIZE award)

Circularity is an opportunity for luxury

Dec 12, 2022 / World
Along with the continuing digital revolution of the metaverse and Web3, the transition towards a circular economic model is an unparalleled opportunity for luxury goods companies, says Deloitte

Consumption stagnation, price increases, and drop in employment expected for 2023

This is the main outcome of the most recent edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, conducted in November. Today we bring you a summary of some of the main conclusions

Jimmy Choo and Timberland team up on NYC-inspired collection

Dec 9, 2022 / United States
Two years after their first partnership, the two brands have returned with a capsule collection inspired by NYC, created with the collaboration of the Bronx-born designer/artist Shanel Campbell

Brazil: employment in the footwear industry decelerates

Dec 9, 2022 / Brazil
Despite a growth of 12% in employment in the footwear industry in the first ten months of 2022, data from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security suggests a slowdown in job creation from October

French luxury segment in need of specialized artisans

Dec 8, 2022 / France
There are at least 20 000 vacancies for specialized workers in the French luxury segment, said the association that represents about a hundred luxury houses in the country

VF Corp lowers full year outlook

Dec 8, 2022 / United States
The US-based footwear group took up the opportunity of announcing the CEO transition to report that has cut again its full year outlook due to weaker consumer demand mainly in North America

Bata launches shoe collection made with recycled plastic bottles

Dec 7, 2022 / Switzerland
The footwear group has introduced the latest collection from its Power brand. Dubbed Love Ocean, it highlights Bata’s concerns about plastic waste polluting the oceans

Andrea Guerra appointed CEO of the Prada group

Dec 7, 2022 / Italy
The luxury group announced that the former CEO of Luxottica and LVMH's hospitality unit, Andrea Guerra, will be proposed as CEO at the next board meeting on the 26th of January 2023

VF Corp names Interim CEO as Steve Rendle steps down

Dec 7, 2022 / United States
The US-based footwear announced that Benno Dorer, Lead Independent Director of the VF Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim President and CEO, following Steve Rendle's decision to retire

Cyber Monday sales hit record 11.3 billion USD

Dec 6, 2022 / United States
According to Adobe Analytics, this record was driven by demand despite ongoing inflation felt in the US. Discounts and excess of stock were key to this outcome

Genesco cuts again full year outlook

Dec 6, 2022 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear group, which posted a third quarter net sales growth of 1% year-over-year, lowered again its annual outlook amid higher industry-wide promotional activity and cost pressures

H&M to lay off 1 500 people

Dec 6, 2022 / Sweden
The Sweden-based fast fashion company announced that it will cut around 1 500 jobs from its workforce as part of a global cost and efficiency programme recently initiated

MICAM on the road in December

Dec 5, 2022 / Italy
The international footwear trade show is holding three teaser events in Berlin, Seoul, and Brussels in December to anticipate the upcoming edition scheduled for February 2023

Portuguese footwear industry to invest 600 million euros in the next 8 years

Dec 5, 2022 / Portugal
The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) has unveiled the new Strategic Plan of the Footwear Cluster 2030, setting in motion another decade of growth
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