Footwear
Italy: footwear exports continue downward trend
The third quarter of the year did not bring a turnaround in the sector’s difficult situation, resulting in a cumulative decline of 9.2% in the value of footwear exports between January and September
New Generation: Armando Cabral
He appeared as a model at an early age and walked the world’s most important catwalks. Now, he is taking his first steps on the business side, with the opening of his new store on Fifth Avenue in New York. This is Armando Cabral
Italian and Scottish brands unite for European shoe collections
Nice Footwear, through Nice Brand Lab, deepens its collaboration with Scottish fashion brand Lyle & Scott to create and distribute exclusive footwear collections across Europe
FICE appoints a new Secretary General
The Spanish Federation of Footwear Industries (FICE) has appointed Salvador Gómez as Secretary General. He succeeds Marián Cano, who has joined the local government of the Autonomous Community of Valencia
Indian footwear industry aims to reach 26 billion USD by 2030
The Indian footwear industry is targeting a market size of 26 billion USD by 2030, including 8 billion USD in export revenues. The footwear components segment is expected to be key in achieving this goal
Skechers settles design patent case against L.L. Bean
Skechers and L.L. Bean have settled a lawsuit alleging the latter’s "Freeport" shoes infringed patented heel cup designs, with a court order barring further sales, imports and manufacturing
Italian leather-footwear sector with a challenging 2024
Data from Assomac highlighted the economic challenges of Italy's leather sector in 2024, with declined exports and 78% of companies reporting reduced demand across domestic and international markets
Bata appoints Chief Design Officer
The Swiss-based footwear company has appointed Miguel Esquide as Chief Design Officer. The move signals its commitment to innovation and creativity as it seeks to connect with a modern audience
French leather shoe exports fall, but China offers opportunity
French leather footwear exports fell by 3% year-on-year between January and August, but according to Alliance France Cuir, there’s still room for luxury footwear to grow in China
Nike reports revenue decline amid strategic repositioning
The US-based sportswear company reported revenue and net income decline in the second quarter. CEO Elliot Hill shared ambitions to refocus on sports to drive long-term growth and shareholder value
Shoes For Crews appoints new CEO
The Florida-based manufacturer of slip-resistant safety footwear has announced that Chris Quinn will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer beginning on the 1st of January 2025
France Retail: retailers cautiously optimistic for the holidays
October brought good news for footwear sales and retailer confidence is also on the rise, despite negative footwear inflation and rising costs. However, the picture isn’t clear regarding consumer confidence, which fell to a five-month low in November as households worried about the economic outlook in light of France’s difficult political environment. Will this weigh on footwear sales in the last two months of the year, or will recent news that consumers are planning to spend more on the festive season prevail?
New Generation: Artur Cardoso from Wagwan
With a marketing degree and a past linked to the art world, Artur Cardoso has recently launched Wagwan, a Portuguese footwear brand that combines art and sport
Strong full year 2024 for Birkenstock
The German-based company has reported a strong set of results for its fiscal year 2024, driven by strong consumer demand across all regions and a focus on a solid financial position
Shoe Carnival strengthens returns to shareholders
The US footwear retailer announced a quarterly dividend and a new stock repurchase program, leveraging cash reserves to support stock performance and corporate initiatives-
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