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VF Corp announces multiple leadership appointments
The US-based company has announced a string of changes in the leadership of its Dickies, Altra, Smartwool and icebreaker brands
Pensole Lewis College, FDRA and Arsutoria launch footwear creators scholarship programme
The three entities have joined forces to provide manufacturing and development training to aspiring footwear designers and educators through the Footwear Creators Scholarship programme
UK: Mother’s Day boosted March retail sales
Despite cost-of-living pressures and an wet weather that kept shoppers at home, Mother's Day purchases boosted spending in March. Still, overall growth fell short of inflation
European footwear production drops in the last 4 decades
Footwear production increased in 2021 by 8.6% to a total of 22 billion pairs of shoes, but Europe is only responsible for 2.8% of the world’s production. Asia ensures, at this stage, 88.2% of the global production
Golden Goose reaches record annual revenue of 500 million euros
The Italian-based luxury sneakers brand posted a revenue growth of 30% in 2022 over the prior year, reaching 500.9 million euros, driven by a strong performance in the Americas region
Decathlon launches UK's first rental service
The sporting goods retailer has launched a rental service across all UK stores to allow its customers to stay active, overcoming barriers such as price or even lack of storage
Clémentine Colin-Richard (French Shoe Federation): it is urgent to have harmonisation in sustainability regulations
Today we bring you an interview with Clementine Colin-Richard, President of the French Shoe Federation and administrator of the family SME Richard-Pontvert SA (Paraboot brand). Watch the video and learn about the state of the French footwear industry and the main challenges it is facing
TOWORKFOR unveils sustainability project
The Portuguese safety footwear brand made use of the International Day of Forests to unveil its new sustainability project – “TOWORKFOR THE PLANET” – as well as its new environmental goals
PVH Corp reports better-than-expected fourth quarter results
The US-based group has reported a fourth quarter revenue growth of 2% in 2022, year-over-year, driven by the performances of its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands
Pakistani footwear exports on the rise
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), footwear exports grew substantially from July 2022 through February 2023, while leather exports followed the opposite direction
Crocs announces two-year partnership with designer Salehe Bembury
The US-based company has appointed Bembury as Creative Director of the Crocs x Pollex Pod collection, which he will continue developing in different silhouettes and colours for another two years
Zalando reviews brand portfolio to raise its relevance
Based on a shift in consumer behaviour, the German-based e-tailer plans to increase the relevance of its brand assortment according to three criteria: inspiration, curation and personalisation
Inditex signs deal to support the expansion of regenerative agricultural systems
The Spanish-based fashion group has signed a 15 million euros agreement with Conservation International to support the expansion of its Regenerative Fund for Nature, launched jointly with Kering in 2021
Deichmann to invest 500 million euros by the end of the year
The shoe retailer plans to invest 500 million euros in 2023 to modernize its store network and open new ones, as well as to boost its international expansion, digitization and logistics capability
Nike names new Chief Communications Officer
The US-based company has announced that KeJuan Wilkins will become its new Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer (CCO), succeeding Nigel Powell, who will retire this summer
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