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Macy’s reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 results
The US-based department store chain has reported its fourth quarter and full year results, highlighting the success of its Bold New Chapter strategy in customer experience.
Swiss sportswear company On delivers strong 2024 results
The Swiss-based sportswear company delivered a strong 2024 performance, with double-digit net sales growth across channels, regions and product segments
Foot Locker makes profit in the fourth quarter despite lower sales
The US-based sports retailer returned to profit in the fourth quarter of 2024. However, the company’s total sales still fell by 5.8% as compared to the same period of the previous year
Benjamin Majster: Last Engineers supports brands to achieve their sustainability goals
We continued our conversation with Benjamin Majster, CEO of Last Engineers, about how the platform encourages collaborations between design and production teams, sustainability and the future prospects of the startup
Robust fourth quarter for Grendene
The Brazilian owner of the Melissa and Ipanema brands ended the year 2024 with a strong quarterly performance in terms of revenue, operating performance and profitability
Portuguese footwear industry bets on next-generation products
As part of the BioShoes4All project, a new range of products with greater durability and a lower environmental footprint is being finalised and is about to hit the market
Prada reports strong full year 2024 as it eyes Versace purchase
The Italy-based luxury group has reported a full year revenue growth of 17% over 2023, well-above market. The results came as talks of a takeover of Versace from Capri Holdings became public
Crocs offers Jibbitz customisation with AI-powered design platform
The US-based casual footwear company has partnered with the AI-powered fashion design platform Ablo to allow consumers to create one-of-a-kind Jibbitz charms
Steve Madden ends 2024 on a strong note
Steve Madden ended the year 2024 with strong revenue growth. Despite the cautious near-term outlook, the company is optimistic for 2025 and expects the pending acquisition of Kurt Geiger to be another growth driver
Assomac supports internationalisation efforts
The Italian Association of Tanning, Shoe and Leather Goods Machinery Manufacturers (Assomac) is supporting the internationalisation efforts of the sector in key markets such as India, Hong Kong and Pakistan
Saks Global to cut around 5% of its US corporate staff
Saks Global is laying off about 5% of its US workforce, Bloomberg reported, as the department store continues to integrate its recent acquisition of Neiman Marcus
Portuguese Shoes campaign reaches 28 million people
Promoted by the Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, the international advertising campaign for Portuguese Shoes reached around 28 million people worldwide in 2024
Benjamin Majster (Last Engineers) envisions a future where footwear customisation becomes standard
We spoke to Benjamin Majster, CEO of Last Engineers, his French startup that focuses on delivering the “perfect fit” for shoe lasts. In part 1 of the interview, we talked about the fit issue, his solution and Last Engineers’ focus on customer satisfaction
Under Armour hires former Estée Lauder executive to lead its AI and analytics efforts
The sportswear company has appointed Liz Bacelar, the former executive director of global tech innovation at Estee Lauder, to lead its new artificial intelligence and advanced analytics division
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