Footwear
3G Capital and Skechers receive regulatory approval for acquisition
Skechers and 3G Capital have announced that all the necessary regulatory approvals have been received for 3G Capital to proceed with its acquisition of the California-based footwear brand
Centenary edition of MICAM to showcase 870 brands
Taking place from the 7th to the 9th of September in Milan, MICAM 100 will highlight more than half a century of history by combining heritage and innovation. The event will host 870 brands
After a Decade of Steady Growth, the Average Export Price of Footwear Dipped to $11.47 in 2024
This is one of the key conclusions of the data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. Get access to all relevant facts and figures of the industry
Shoe Zone cuts full year profit forecast
The UK-based footwear retailer has lowered its full year adjusted profit before tax forecast, citing challenging trading conditions and a further weakening in consumer confidence
Futurmoda returns with focus on materials and trends
The next edition of the Spanish trade fair, scheduled for mid-October 2025, will offer greater visibility to materials and innovations shaping the autumn-winter 2025-2026 season
Birkenstock reiterates full year outlook on strong underlying demand
The Germany-based company has reported a strong third quarter performance in 2025, driven by underlying demand across all segments. Despite macro headwinds, it has reiterated its full year outlook
International exhibitions in Asia strengthen industry links
From China to Vietnam, the industry spotlight was on innovation, sourcing and design as leading trade fairs hosted global brands, suppliers and buyers seeking to reinforce connections across markets
Cristiano Magnoni from Crimagno Earth: we design with purpose
We spoke with Cristiano Magnoni, founder of Crimagno Earth, to learn more about his footwear venture. As his goal is not simply to create footwear, but rather to rethink what shoes can be, we explored his industrial approach to design, use of sustainable materials, local sourcing and his perspective on the sector
Manufacturing drives revenue growth for Yue Yuen in the H1
The Hong Kong-based group reported a 1.1% year-on-year increase in revenue in the first half of the year, driven by the performance of its manufacturing business. Pou Sheng remains in the red
Alpargatas grows in the first half of 2025
The Brazilian owner of Havaianas and Rothy’s has reported strong results for the first half of the year, with net sales growing in both its domestic and main international markets
Footwear production rebounds in 2024
Last year, global footwear production recovered, increasing by 6.9% and regaining the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. This is one of the key conclusions of the data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Grendene reports second quarter growth
The Brazilian parent company of the Melissa and Ipanema brands has posted another strong quarterly performance, highlighting the growth in sales to foreign markets
Wolverine Worldwide launches junior board
The US-based outdoor company has now set up an advisory board consisting of 11 early-career professionals, with the aim of further strengthening its culture of innovation and collaboration
Crocs delivers solid second quarter but lowers guidance on macro headwinds
The US-based footwear company reported a solid performance in the second quarter of the year. However, it lowered its revenue guidance for the next quarter due to macroeconomic headwinds
Brian Costello appointed as President of Famous Footwear
US-based footwear company Caleres has appointed Brian Costello as President of Famous Footwear. He joined the retail chain earlier this year as Chief Merchandising Officer-
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