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Rocky Brands kicks off 2025 with solid results

May 8, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company has reported a strong first quarter and maintained its full year net sales guidance, as it prepares to raise prices due to tariffs

Zalando reiterates full year guidance

May 8, 2025 / Germany
The fashion online retailer has reported a strong first quarter with growth in revenue and profits. As a result, it has confirmed its full year outlook despite the challenging macroeconomic environment

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May 7, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
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Skechers to be acquired by 3G Capital

May 7, 2025 / United States
The US-based sneaker company has agreed to be taken private by the investment firm 3G Capital in a deal worth 9.42 billion US dollars after nearly three decades as a public company

Strong first quarter for the Prada group

May 7, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury group reported a strong first quarter, with growth in all regions despite a complex macro environment. The Miu Miu brand continues to thrive

adidas reports strong first quarter but CEO warns of tariff impact ahead

Apr 30, 2025 / Germany
The German sportswear company has reported a 13% increase in sales in the first quarter, as compared to the same period last year. However, CEO Bjørn Gulden warned of the impact of tariffs ahead

Skechers announces first quarter results

Apr 29, 2025 / United States
The US-based sneaker company has reported a solid start to the current year, with sales up by 7.1% on the same period last year. However, due to macroeconomic uncertainty, it will not be issuing full year guidance

Intersport appoints new CEO

Apr 24, 2025 / Switzerland
The Switzerland-based sporting goods retailer announced that it has appointed Tom Foley as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of July 2025

Yue Yuen issues profit warning

Apr 24, 2025 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based manufacturing group has told its shareholders that it expects its profit attributable to owners to fall by no more than 25% as compared to 100 million USD in 2024

Jonathan Anderson takes over Dior menswear helm

Apr 23, 2025 / France
Jonathan Anderson has been appointed artistic director of Dior's menswear line, the house has confirmed. He succeeds Kim Jones, who stepped down in January

Stella Holdings sees volume growth but revenue decline

Apr 23, 2025 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based footwear group reported volume growth of 3.4% but a 1.8% decline in manufacturing revenue due to increased sports orders. The company continues to diversify its manufacturing base

Hermès continues to outperform the sector, but growth slows

Apr 21, 2025 / France
The French luxury group continues to outperform the sector, but its growth has slowed in the first quarter, as compared to the prior quarter. US prices to rise from May due to the impact of tariffs

What’s next for footwear businesses in a volatile global trade landscape?

Premium ContentApr 18, 2025 / United States
We have looked at the prospects for footwear companies in light of the recent US tariffs announcements, highlighting some concerns from both a manufacturing and retail perspective

New North America President at Puma

Apr 16, 2025 / Germany
The sportswear company has announced that Tara McRae will succeed Bob Philion as President of Puma North America, where she will oversee the company’s business in this market

LVMH reports drop in revenue in the first quarter

Apr 16, 2025 / France
Amid a disrupted geopolitical and economic environment, the France-based luxury conglomerate has reported a decline in first quarter revenue. Europe was the only region to grow
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