Companies
Saydo, the art of comfort shoe making
Get to know a Portuguese footwear brand that creates modern, timeless shoes for women always focusing on high quality and comfort. Saydo shoes are lightweight, flexible and soft
Online retail in the UK to reach 53% by 2028
A new report by Retail Economics* and commissioned by law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) reveals that online shopping in the UK will account for more than 50% of retail sales over the next ten years
The latest movements in the industry
Several movements continue to mark the industry's headlines. Cougar Shoes has a new Marketing VP, Schutz US a new head and Two Ten is looking for a new President
Laure Browne is new Veja's CEO
The French-based sustainable sneakers brand Veja has appointed Laure Browne as the group's new CEO. She will be the first external group CEO
Nordstrom is hiring 1 200 people
The US-based retailer is opening a Flagship Store in New York by the end of October and opened 1 200 sales position
Storytelling and customer's loyalty by El Naturalista's Juan De La Peña
Watch the interview to learn a bit more about the current trends of the footwear industry according to the views of Juan De La Peña from footwear brand El Naturalista
Ceancarel, combining know how and design
Get to know Ceancarel, a Portuguese-based leather goods company focusing on presenting to the market high level products year after year
Truworths responds to news report about Office
In a release issued on the 2nd of July Truworths responded to a report by Sky News and clarified the impact of Office's current situation in the group's operations in Africa
Brazil: footwear exports continue to decline
After decreasing by 9.4% in March, Brazilian footwear exports declined even more in April: 17.7% compared to similar month last year
CBL to operate Vans business in India
Cravatex Brands (CBL) has announced its collaboration with Vans, a brand from the VF Corporation portfolio, to take over its operations in India
New Global Brand President for Dickies
VF Corporation, a global group with a vast portfolio of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, announced the appointment of Denny Bruce to the position of Global Brand President for Dickies. He reports to Curt Holtz, Executive Vice President and Group President, Workwear
Bottega Veneta with new CEO
The Kering Group, owner of Bottega Veneta, announced the appointment of Bartolomeo Rongone as CEO of the brand, effective from the 1st of September 2019. He will report to François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering and will be a member of the Group’s Executive Committee
Puma commits to 35% reduction in carbon emissions
Germany-based sports company Puma aims for a 35% reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a target which was approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
French Federation with a new Head
Régis Feuillet has been elected President of the French Footwear Federation (FFC) an entity representing 100 footwear companies
Abicalçados and Apex-Brasil renew agreement
During the latest edition of the Francal trade fair, the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) announced the renewal of the agreement to maintain the Brazilian Footwear program, developed in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil)-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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