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VF Corp names Interim CEO as Steve Rendle steps down
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Luxury concerned over new COVID-19 surge in China
The Asian giant tightened its COVID-19 restrictions last week due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. This has raised concern about a further slowdown in the country's luxury market
Designer Brands announces third quarter results
The North-American company posted net sales of 865.0 million USD in the third quarter of 2022, with sales of owned brands representing 26.5% of the total, as compared to 21.5% in the same period of last year
Spanish Camper launches Wabi slipper made with regenerative wool
The Mallorca-based footwear company teamed up with a local material supplier to recreate the 22-years old Wabi slipper model using regenerative wool locally sourced and processed on the island
Pakistani footwear exports in growing mode
The Asian country's footwear exports grew significantly from July through October 2022 (by 82% in volume and by 31%, year-over-year), while leather exports lag behind
Foot Locker: high expectations for a future under Dillon's leadership
After a challenging few years, analysts and investors are placing high hopes on the fresh perspective Dillon will bring to the US-based retailer's future, says Sportstextiles.com
Ellen Schmidt-Delvin: we are all looking to Europe to show us the next innovation
Today we are sharing with you an interview with Ellen Schmidt-Delvin, Cofounder and Executive Director, University of Oregon. We have talked with Ellen about traceability, sustainability and innovation and all pressing issues of the footwear industry
Dr. Martens warns on full year profit margins
Despite a strong performance in the first half, the British label is concerned with full year profits due to weaker consumer demand, higher investment in its DTC channel and a stronger US dollar
Havaianas expands ReCycle initiative in Asia
The Havaianas Asia Pacific (APAC) division has committed to collecting 10% of the total sold flip-flops using Recycle stations in-stores across the region by 2030
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