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VF Corp reports sequential quarterly improvement
Although the company’s revenue was still down year-on-year in the second quarter, there were signs of improvement, especially in the performance of Vans, which has weighed on VF’s overall performance
US Retail: expectations on the rise for the last quarter
The summer months have brought relief to footwear retailers, as sales in the category now appear to be on an upward trend. Although consumers remain cautious, the slowdown in employment and inflation is somehow starting to lift their spirits and retailers are showing signs of restocking. As the winter holidays approach, and despite question marks over the geopolitical turmoil and the upcoming presidential election, it’s safe to say that expectations are on the rise
CTCP coordinates project to support the digitalisation of the Albanian footwear industry
The Portuguese Technological Footwear Centre (CTCP) coordinates The Digi4Wearables capacity-building project, which focuses on supporting the digitalisation of the footwear industry in Albania
Footasylum secures new bank funding to boost UK expansion
The new funding from HSBC UK will be used to expand stores, improve technology and support exclusive brands. The agreement encourages Footasylum to meet sustainability targets to decrease loan costs
Skechers reports record third quarter results
The US-based footwear company reported record third quarter results, boosted by international and domestic sales, and set strong guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2024
Deckers posts strong second quarter
The California-based footwear company posted another strong quarterly performance, with net sales up by 20.1% year-on-year, driven by continued demand for the Hoka and Ugg brands
Next edition of AYSAF is just around the corner
AYSAF, the International Footwear Materials, Components, Leather and Technology Exhibition, will be held at the Istanbul Expo Centre from the 13th to the 16th of November, under the banner ‘Dare to Be Different’
US footwear prices remain steady in September
US footwear prices experienced little change in September, according to the FDRA. However, an overall rise is projected by the end of 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of annual price increases
Brooks and runDisney collaborate to elevate the race experience with Disney magic
This partnership will see Brooks Running create Disney-themed footwear and gear for runDisney events, enhancing the experience for the 170,000 participants who race at Disney resorts
New CEO at the helm of Coats Group
The UK-based industrial thread manufacturer for apparel and footwear has now a new Chief Executive Officer. David Paja took up the role this month, succeeding Rajiv Sharma
UK Retail: good signs for the run-up to Christmas
The cold weather in July did not bring good news for the UK retail sector, but the following two months spiced things up again. Fashion retail sales appear to be back on track with the wider economy, as continued falling inflation has led to lower prices. Consumers are still reluctant to spend given the difficulties of recent years, but the challenge for retailers is now to keep up and not fall behind again in order to boost demand in the months leading to Christmas
Portugal aims to double its exports of technical footwear
The Portuguese footwear industry aims to double its exports of technical footwear to 100 million euros by the end of the decade. The FAIST project will be instrumental in achieving this goal
Stella Holdings reports modest revenue growth in third quarter
Although Stella experienced modest revenue growth in the third quarter, year-to-date revenue growth is up by 5.1%, driven by sports orders. The company continues to make progress towards its three-year targets
Brazilian footwear exports show slight signs of recovery as export declines ease
Brazilian footwear exports fell by 7% in volume and 3.3% in value in September, but there are signs of stabilisation as growth picks up in key markets such as Argentina and the US-
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