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Hermès posts strong first quarter
The French-based luxury group posted a revenue growth of 23% at constant exchange rates and 22% at current exchange rates in the first quarter of 2023, year-over-year, reaching 3.38 billion euros
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Gucci and Burberry join platform that aims to promote smart consumption
The two luxury brands have joined a new platform launched by the tech start-up Labell-D that aims to help consumers protect the value of their luxury products through validated pricing
Nordstrom expands board of directors
The Seattle-based chain of department stores has announced the appointment of Erik Sprunk, former Chief Operating Officer of Nike, to its board of directors, which has now 11 directors
Rocky Brands sells Servus brand
The Ohio-based company has announced that it has sold its Servus Brand to PQ Footwear, a subsidiary of Industrias PetroQuim, in a deal whose terms have not been disclosed
Materials and Sustainability: How can footwear be more sustainable?
Just released! A new paper dedicated to recycled and recyclable, biodegradable and compostable, and biobased and organic materials. This is the latest from a series dedicated to innovation in the footwear and leather goods industry
New Generation: meet Ricardo Pinto from Combocal
Ricardo Pinto has been working for the family company of footwear components for three years. He brought to Combocal the knowledge acquired in his Master’s in Polymer Engineering, as well as the insights from an intensive management course taken at Católica Porto Business School
Insolvent Görtz finds a new investor
The Hamburg-based shoe retailer has announced that the couple Leonie and Burkhard von Wangenheim acquired a 100% stake in the company that went into bankruptcy last September
Brazilian footwear production to grow between 1% and 1.7% in 2023
According to the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), this year's local footwear production is expected to grow between 1% and 1.7% over 2022, driven by the domestic market
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Boardriders
The New York-based conglomerate has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Boardriders with the aim of diversifying and expanding its portfolio
Pentland Brands appoints new Chief Operating Officer
The owner of brands such as Speedo, Berghaus, Endura and Ellesse has announced that Abhy Thomas-Joseph was appointed the company’s new global Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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LVMH announces first quarter results
The luxury group has reported a revenue growth of 17% (also organically) in the first quarter of 2023 to 21.04 billion euros, year-over-year, highlighting the rebound experienced in China
Asos adds two non-executive directors to the Board
The UK-based fashion retailer has named Natasja Laheij and Jose Manuel Martinéz Gutiérrez as independent non-executive directors to its board of directors, effective as of the 11th of April
Crocs launches customization programme for bulk orders
The US-based footwear company has launched the digital programme ‘Customize Your Crocs’, which enables large groups to customize bulk orders of Classic Clogs and Jibbitz Charms
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