World Footwear

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Dr. Martens strengthens global product team

Sep 8, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Isadora Versiani as Global Product Design Director and Nadia Svensson as Global Merchandising and Product Director

Nearly 190,000 German businesses closed in 2025

Sep 7, 2026 / Germany
Nearly 190,000 businesses ceased operations in 2025, up by around 10% from the previous year and marking a significant increase for the second consecutive year, according to ZEW and Creditreform

Genesco raises full-year earnings guidance

Sep 4, 2026 / United States
Despite lower sales, the US-based footwear retailer has raised its full-year earnings outlook thanks to improved profitability in the second quarter. It also noted a positive start to the third quarter, with growing momentum at Journeys

Nike appoints ex-Foot Locker Executive as COO

Sep 2, 2026 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has appointed former Foot Locker executive Kristin Bauer as Chief Operating Officer of its underperforming Converse brand

Aerosoles expands into new product categories

Aug 31, 2026 / United States
The American Exchange Group-owned footwear brand will launch men’s and children’s footwear and handbags in September. This will be one of the most significant category expansions in its nearly four-decade history

JD Sports cuts profit guidance amid tough market conditions

Aug 27, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer has cut its full-year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions, with North America recording the sharpest decline in second-quarter sales

Ecco reshuffles leadership team

Aug 27, 2026 / Denmark
The Danish footwear brand has promoted Neal Taylor to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer and appointed Adam Meek as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer

Wolverine Worldwide raises full-year outlook

Aug 26, 2026 / United States
Following a strong second quarter driven by Merrell and Saucony, the US-based company raised its outlook for the 2026 financial year, now expecting revenue to reach between 1.98 and 2.00 billion USD

Grendene sells its US subsidiary to Canadian group Pajar

Aug 26, 2026 / Brazil
The Brazilian company that owns the Ipanema and Melissa brands has signed an agreement to sell its wholly-owned US subsidiary, GGB USA, to the Canadian group Pajar for 3.61 million US dollars

Birkenstock raises full-year outlook

Aug 24, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based footwear company raised its full-year outlook after achieving double-digit revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by strong performances across all regions and sales channels

Skechers completes new European distribution centre

Aug 24, 2026 / United States
The footwear company has announced that construction of its new European distribution centre near Liège Airport is set to be completed this month. It will be staffed by existing teams

Under Armour lowers full-year revenue outlook but holds profitability guidance

Aug 20, 2026 / United States
The US-based company has lowered its full-year revenue forecast on soft consumer demand, while maintaining its adjusted profit expectations following a first quarter marked by falling sales but improved profitability

Yue Yuen posts lower first-half revenue and profitability

Aug 20, 2026 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based group reported a decline in revenue and profitability in the first half, as lower footwear shipments, production inefficiencies and higher labour costs weighed on its manufacturing business

Tapestry closes fiscal 2026 with double-digit growth

Aug 19, 2026 / United States
The US-based group ended the 2026 financial year with double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability, supported by a strong performance from Coach and positive momentum in the fourth quarter

Shoe Station Group appoints Tracy Dick as Chief Marketing Officer

Aug 18, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has appointed Tracy Dick as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She will be responsible for driving growth and engagement across Shoe Carnival and Shoe Station
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