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Brazilian footwear exports continue to grow
In the first seven months of 2022, Brazilian footwear exports grew by 64.8% and 31.8% in value and volume, respectively, year-over-year. In addition to the US, Latin-America markets have been decisive in this outcome
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Farfetch posts GMV and revenue growth
Following the acquisition of a 47.5% stake in YOOX Net-A-Porter (YNAP), part of Richemont's group, the luxury online retailer announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022
adidas CEO to unexpectedly step down in 2023
The German-based sportswear giant announced that CEO Kasper Rorsted will step down next year, before his contract is due to run out, and that it is already searching for a successor
Burberry obtains SBTi approval for net-zero emissions target
The UK-based group, which is set on reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 by reducing them across operations and the supply chain, is the first luxury company to receive this approval
Caleres reports strong performance
The US-based footwear group posted record consolidated net sales and earnings in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, raising its sales outlook for the full year
Is your company producing green goods in an eco-friendly way?
The LIFE GreenShoes4All project partners are promoting a survey to assess the current situation regarding these topics in order to define future strategies to be implemented in companies
Tapestry posts record yearly revenue
Despite reporting a weak fourth quarter, the owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman posted a record revenue of 6.7 billion US dollars over fiscal 2022, exceeding pre-pandemic levels
Ferragamo partners up with Farfetch to reach younger generations
The Italian luxury group is partnering up with the online luxury retailer to boost its digital innovations capabilities and "engage in conversation" with Millennial and Gen Z shoppers
8000kicks launches waterproof hemp backpack
The Portuguese brand known for its waterproof hemp shoes has now introduced the Everyday hemp backpack, raising almost half a million euros in funding on the Kickstarter platform
Tod's founding family launches bid to delist the company
The Della Valle family said their holding company would pay 40 euros per share to delist the company from the Milan-based stock exchange. The goal is to strengthen the underperforming luxury group
Designer Brands announces second quarter results
The North-American company posted a solid performance this quarter, raising its full year guidance. It also said to remain optimistic about the goal of doubling owned brands' sales by 2026
British Footwear Association names Jane Wilson to the role of Chair
Footwear veteran Jane Wilson has been appointed Chairman of the British Footwear Association (BFA), replacing Robert Perkins, who held the role for more than four years
Shoe Carnival reports a sales decline
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories posted net sales of 312.2 million US dollars in the second quarter of 2022, which reflects a drop of 6% as compared to the same period of 2021
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