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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
Wolverine Worldwide posts sound second quarter performance
The US-based outdoor company has reported strong performance in the second quarter, driven by growth of the Merrell and Saucony brands and sound profitability gains
Amazon delivers strong second quarter results
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
US-China tariff truce extended by 90 days
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order delaying the introduction of higher tariffs on Chinese goods by a further 90 days, while negotiations between the two countries continue
VF Corp posts first quarter results above guidance
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
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
Kizik files patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers
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
Soles4Souls raises over 393 thousand USD in its annual fundraiser
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation has raised over 393 821 US dollars at its annual fundraiser, enabling it to provide more than 24 000 homeless students with a pair of shoes
Latest developments in Trump’s tariffs policies
Now that Trump’s self-imposed deadline for the 1st of August has been reached, we present the latest update on tariff policies, highlighting the main concerns for the fashion industry
Deckers reports strong start to fiscal year 2026
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
US-EU framework tariff deal reached just ahead of deadline
The US will impose a 15% tariff on most EU imports, half the rate initially threatened. The deal includes 600 billion USD of EU investment in the US and 750 billion USD of EU purchases of American energy and defence products
Trump announces tariff deal with Japan
The US President announced a "massive" trade agreement with Japan, setting reciprocal tariffs of 15% on Japanese exports to the US. The deal includes auto tariffs at the same level
Genesco and Wrangler sign a multiyear licensing agreement
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
Andy Polk from the Footwear Innovation Foundation: changing the industry from reactive to visionary
We spoke to Andy Polk, Executive Director of the Footwear Innovation Foundation and Vice President of the FDRA, to learn more about the newly established Foundation and its most recent initiative, the Footwear LaunchPad
US and Indonesia reach tariff deal
Both the US President Donald Trump and the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that the tariffs faced by the Southeast Asian country would be reduced from 32% to 19%-
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