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Yue Yuen turns around

Mar 25, 2022 / Hong Kong
The company posted revenue growth of 1% to 8.53 billion US dollars over the full year 2021, as compared to the previous year, amidst a challenging operating environment

Lenzing: a circular economy requires more innovation and collaboration

Premium Content Mar 24, 2022 / Austria
We spoke with Florian Heubrandner, Vice President Global Textiles Business at Lenzing AG, and Birgit Schnetzlinger, Head of Functional Wear Segment, to better understand how sustainability helped the company become a global technology leader in fibres’ production and discuss a more sustainable future for the industry

adidas adopts traceability solution for material compliance

Mar 24, 2022 / Germany
The company is among the first ones to adopt the Stockholm-based company TrusTrace Certified Material compliance solution, which enables near real-time traceability at the material level

Kevin Bailey appointed Global Brand President of Vans

Mar 23, 2022 / United States
VF Corporation has announced the return of the veteran executive to the brand, after holding several leadership roles at VF. He will replace Doug Palladini, who has occupied this position since 2006

Turkish footwear industry set on diversifying markets

Mar 23, 2022 / Turkey
Despite the threats posed by Russia’s war on Ukraine, Turkish footwear manufacturers remain optimistic about the future and look at Aymod as an opportunity for diversifying markets

Designer Brands posts full year 2021 results

Mar 22, 2022 / United States
The North-American designer, producer and retailer of footwear and accessories has reported fourth quarter record sales of 822.6 million USD and full year revenue of 3.2 billion USD

Hermès to open two new leather goods workshops by 2026

Mar 22, 2022 / France
The two workshops, which will employ 500 people, will allow the French luxury house to increase its production capacity while remaining committed to its artisanal culture

APLF to discuss the post-pandemic future of the footwear industry

Mar 21, 2022 / United Arab Emirates
The second edition of the Global Footwear Executive Summit, to be held on the 31st of March, will bring together top players of the industry to explore digitalization, pricing and sustainability strategies

Omicron outbreak in China raises fears of more supply chain disruptions

Mar 21, 2022 / China
Chinese authorities are imposing new COVID-19 restrictions to fight the surge of Omicron-variant infections, which is raising concerns over further disruptions to the global supply chain

lululemon enters the footwear category

Mar 21, 2022 / Canada
The performance apparel company will release four running shoe models specially designed for women first throughout 2022

Portuguese footwear honours the national culture

Mar 18, 2022 / Portugal
The latest campaign promoted by APICCAPS pays homage to the works and main artists of the Portuguese scene, reinforcing the premise that the footwear industry is an ally of art

Germany retail: COVID-19 still looms on retail performance

As of December 2021, the German TCF retail index is far from providing a crystal-clear reading. A sudden improvement in the last month of the year contrasts with mixed feelings on confidence and insights from various sources. The decline in footwear prices during that month, despite the unexpected inflation surge by 5.3%, adds up as another contradictory sign. While the picture is not quite transparent yet, it is safe to presume that the online shopping category is leaning towards pandemic-neutral growth

Inditex posts sales above pre-pandemic levels

Mar 18, 2022 / Spain
The group reported revenue of 27.72 billion euros in 2021, despite COVID-19's impact in the first and fourth quarters. Online channel continues to gain track, representing 25.5% of total sales

MICAM closes with nearly 30 thousand visitors

Mar 17, 2022 / Italy
Under the #BetterTogether hashtag, the four trade fairs dedicated to fashion and accessories showcased products of over 1 400 brands, confirming the events as a singular opportunity for networking

Shoe Carnival announces best year ever

Mar 17, 2022 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has reported that net sales totalled 1.33 billion US dollars, the highest annual figure in the company’s record
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