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Leather Naturally appoints two new members to its Management Board
The not-for-profit membership association representing the leather industry has appointed Jim Deheer (Loop Marketing) and Carla Vélez (Leather Cluster Barcelona) to its Management Board
Shoe Carnival reiterates outlook and long-term focus
The US-based footwear retailer has reiterated its net sales outlook for the full year, emphasising the success of the Shoe Station banner and its commitment to the long-term strategy
Calçados Beira Rio set to close 2025 on a high
The Brazilian footwear manufacturer, whose brand portfolio includes Beira Rio, Moleca, and Vizzano, is set to finish 2025 on a high, with growth and global expansion marking its success
New Portuguese leather goods brand enters the market
The Portuguese slow luxury brand Via Essenza creates timeless bags in limited editions of 25 per collection. The first creation, the VIA backpack, is available to pre-order from the brand’s official website
Novo Hamburgo welcomes first Zero+ edition
Exhibitors reported positive results at the event, which gathered 150 brands and international visitors, while organisers outlined plans to expand the fair amid shifting consumer behaviour in Brazil
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Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, from COTANCE: we are working on the regulatory areas that will shape future markets
We spoke to Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, who has been the Secretary General at COTANCE for more than 30 years. We discussed some of the critical issues around the European leather industry, including traceability standards and material metrics
JD Sports lowers full year outlook amid challenging market conditions
Despite reporting a solid performance in the third quarter, the UK-based sportswear retailer has lowered its full-year profit outlook in light of recent weak macroeconomic and consumer trends
Columbia Sportswear advances succession plans with the appointment of Co-Presidents
Some changes have been made to the leadership team of the US-based company. Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle have been appointed co-presidents, while Tim Boyle will remain Chairman and CEO
French retail groups move to sue fast-fashion giant Shein
A dozen French retail federations and several major brands have launched an “unprecedented” legal action against Shein for unfair competition, citing non-compliance with regulations
Crocs promotes Rupert Campbell to EVP and President of Heydude
Campbell joined Crocs in March 2025 as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Heydude brand. He has now been promoted to Executive Vice President and President of the brand
Burberry shows signs of recovery
A 2% year-on-year increase in comparable sales in the second quarter of its financial year was reported by the UK-based luxury group. Growth in Greater China also resumed during this period
Germany Retail: footwear slumps as e-commerce and imports surge
The German retail sector is split in two: the footwear and leather goods market is experiencing one of its worst years, with sales falling by 4.2% year-on-year in the first eight months of the year, while overall retail is growing and e-commerce is booming, fuelled by Asian marketplaces. Complicating matters further, footwear imports have surged in value by 16.9%, defying the decline in domestic sales and raising questions about the country’s trade position. Despite current volatile business conditions and subdued consumer confidence, the industry is cautiously seeking signs of positive change
Wolverine Worldwide taps Justin Cupps as head of its Work Group
The US-based company has appointed Justin Cupps as President of its Work Group. He will oversee the Wolverine, Bates, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, HyTest and Merrell brands in this role
Yue Yuen announces nine-month results
The Hong Kong-based group reported a 1.1% year-on-year drop in revenue in the first nine months of the year. The positive performance of the manufacturing business was not enough to offset the decline at Pou Sheng
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