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Ferragamo launches action plan amid worsening performance

Aug 18, 2025 / Italy
Ferragamo has reported a weak first half due to a tough consumer environment and difficult wholesale conditions. In response, it has devised an action plan focusing on products, communication and distribution

Amazon delivers strong second quarter results

Aug 18, 2025 / United States
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant has delivered strong second quarter results as it continues to invest in artificial intelligence to improve customer experience across segments

VF Corp posts first quarter results above guidance

Aug 14, 2025 / United States
The parent company of the brands The North Face, Vans and Timberland has reported first quarter revenue and profitability that exceed its own guidance as it continues to pursue its transformation strategy

US tariffs policies weigh on Steve Madden’s second quarter performance

Aug 13, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear, accessories and apparel company has reported a 6.8% year-on-year revenue growth in the second quarter. However, the shift in US tariff policies has impacted its profitability

Prada reports solid first half amid challenging backdrop

Aug 7, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury group has posted a solid performance in the first half of the year. The Prada brand proved resilient during this period, while Miu Miu continued its accelerated growth trajectory

Hermès maintains growth trajectory

Aug 6, 2025 / France
Building on its performance in the first quarter, the France-based luxury group has reported continued growth in the first half of the year, driven by increased year-on-year sales across all regions

Kizik files patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers

Aug 6, 2025 / United States
HandsFree Lab, the parent company of Kizik, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers regarding the Hands Free Slip-ins line. The California-based company intends to “aggressively challenge” the allegations

adidas posts double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter

Aug 4, 2025 / Germany
The sportswear company has reported a strong second quarter, with double-digit revenue growth of 12% year-on-year. Despite acknowledging the impact of US tariffs and future uncertainty, adidas reaffirmed its full year outlook

Kering’s revenue and profits tumble in the first half

Jul 31, 2025 / France
The parent company of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent continues to struggle. In the first half of the year, revenue declined by 16% and net profit declined by 46%, as compared to the same period last year

Deckers reports strong start to fiscal year 2026

Jul 30, 2025 / United States
Despite a trade environment marked by uncertainty, the US-based company has reported a strong first quarter performance, with net sales growing by 16.9% year-on-year

LVMH posts decline in first half revenue and profit

Jul 28, 2025 / France
In line with its results in the first quarter of the year, the France-based luxury conglomerate ended the first half with a 4% year-on-year decline in revenue and a 22% decline in net profit

Coats Group acquires OrthoLite

Jul 24, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based manufacturer of industrial threads for the apparel and footwear industries is set to acquire the insole manufacturer OrthoLite for an initial enterprise value of 770 million USD

Genesco and Wrangler sign a multiyear licensing agreement

Jul 24, 2025 / United States
Genesco and the denim and lifestyle brand have signed a multi-year licensing agreement, whereby the former will design, source, and market footwear under the Wrangler brand

AI's impact in the footwear industry

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Burberry sees a slower revenue drop in the first quarter

Jul 23, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based luxury company reported a 6% decline in revenue in the first quarter of its current fiscal year, but highlighted improvements in comparable retail sales in all regions
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