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Inditex reports sales growth of 19%
The Spanish-based fashion group reported a sales increase of 19% in the first nine months of 2022, reaching 23.1 billion US dollars, as compared to the same period of last year
Foot Locker reconfigures management team
The US-based retailer has shaken up its leadership team to support growth and improve operational efficiency. Andrew Page is to step down from his Chief Financial Officer role
Puma launches shopping app with virtual try-on feature in the UK
After a successful rollout in North America, the Germany-based company launched the new shopping app equipped with a virtual try-on feature in the UK
Tod's founding family drops plan to delist company
The Della Valle family said that it has abandoned the plans to merge with Tod's, which would have enabled to delist the luxury group from the Milan stock exchange. Tod's is to remain public
US consumer confidence hits four-month low
According to the Conference Board's index, confidence among US consumers declined in November to the lowest level since July amid continuing inflation and rising interest rates
Viva Magenta is the colour of the year 2023
Pantone selected Viva Magenta 18-1750 as the colour for 2023, taking inspiration from nature to galvanize "our spirit" and help us "build our inner strength", thus encouraging us to write our narratives
Portuguese Belcinto is a champion of sustainability
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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