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Foot solutions buys Florida-based retailer Happy Feet

Feb 8, 2022 / United States
The international retailer of wellness footwear and custom orthotic insoles has announced the acquisition of the retailer Happy Feet. Details of the transaction were not disclosed

Capri on growing mode

Feb 7, 2022 / United Kingdom
The fashion luxury group has posted revenue and earnings above expectations in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, raising once again its full year outlook

Volume of Brazilian exports in 2021 above pre-pandemic levels

Feb 7, 2022 / Brazil
In 2021, Brazil shipped 123.6 million pairs of shoes, which reflects an increase in volume of 32% and 7.3%, as compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively. Positive trajectory should continue over 2022

China’s personal luxury market grew by 36% in 2021

Feb 4, 2022 / China
Chinese consumers spent around 471 billion yuan (74.3 billion US dollars) on personal luxury goods last year, despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Skechers closes 2021 with record sales

Feb 4, 2022 / United States
The US-based footwear giant reported record sales of 6.29 billion US dollars in 2021. The company remains confident about reaching 10 billion US dollars revenue by 2026

Cost of merchandise and raw materials is the main concern of the footwear business

The COVID-19 pandemic created pressure on the global supply chains, which has resulted in shortages of materials and increased transport prices. The cost of merchandise and raw materials is now the main concern of the footwear industry

Portugal regulates leather authenticity

Feb 3, 2022 / Portugal
The law defines the term “leather” and regulates its use, recognizing the need to protect the sector from deceptive business practices. The term can no longer identify materials that are not of animal origin

Ferragamo announces preliminary results for full year 2021

Feb 3, 2022 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury group has reported revenue growth of 29.6%, reaching 1.14 billion euros, as compared to 2020. Footwear and leather goods sales represented the main share

Rising inflation is a top concern for global CEO’s

Feb 2, 2022 / World
According to the 2022 C-Suite Outlook survey, rising inflation, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and changing consumer behaviours are the top-of-mind concerns for executives

VF confirms full year outlook

Feb 2, 2022 / United States
The US-based apparel and footwear group has posted revenue growth of 22% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, driven by the performances in the EMEA and North American regions

adidas to hire 2 800 employees throughout 2022

Feb 1, 2022 / Germany
The sportswear giant has announced that its recruitment drive will occur in 307 locations in 47 countries to backfill vacancies, but also to create new jobs

H&M sales bounce back to pre-pandemic levels

Feb 1, 2022 / Sweden
The Sweden-based fashion group has announced that net sales for the financial year of 2021 amounted to 18.9 million euros, backed by a strong fourth quarter performance

Price of footwear is the most important driver in the buying decision

A combination of factors will determine the consumer’s decision to choose a pair of shoes. With a view to find out what are the most relevant drivers in that process, we have asked our experts to choose the most relevant factors. Price is at the top of the list

Verney Shoes: reconciling fashion, sustainability, animal protection and ethics

Jan 31, 2022 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear brand produces locally using materials from other industries, such as apple, hemp, recycled plastic bottles, recycled clothing, to promote a circular economy

Prada and adidas head into the metaverse

Jan 28, 2022 / Germany
The brands have joined forces on a user-generated NFT and creator-owned art project. adidas for Prada re-source brings into metaverse their latest collaboration
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