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Positive perspetives for footwear businesses
In this edition of the Business Conditions survey, we asked our panel of experts to share their expectations about the health of the future business in the next semester. Read about the conclusions below
Rockport files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings
The Massachusetts-based footwear company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a District Court in Delaware. Meanwhile, its CEO, Gregg Ribatt, has resigned
Samuel Ross reimagines Timberland's boot
Samuel Ross, the founder of A-Cold-Wall, has collaborated on Timberland's latest Future73 capsule collection, which invites designers to reimagine its iconic boot on the occasion of the brand's 50th anniversary
Average footwear prices expected to increase
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members predicted an increase of 7.3% in footwear prices over the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
VF Corp opens new distribution centre in California
The US-based footwear group has announced the start of operations at its new distribution centre in Ontario, California. During peak periods, it will employ around 550 people
Malone Souliers names two new creative directors
The London-based footwear brand has appointed two of its long-time team members, Coco Fong and Valerio Brava, as its new co-creative directors
China to return in force in the next edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags
Participation in the 99th edition of the trade fair is expected to exceed the figures of January's edition, but the highlight goes to the number of Chinese exhibitors, as their registrations have already doubled
Sorel brand's President steps down
Columbia Sportswear has announced that Mark Nenow has resigned from his role as President of the Sorel Brand due to health reasons. The search for a successor is underway
adidas and Prada team up on first-ever football boot collection
The German-based sportswear company and the Italian luxury house have unveiled the “adidas Football for Prada” collection, combining the unique features of their DNA
Caleres first quarter sales decrease
The US-based group has posted a 9.8% year-over-year sales decline in the first quarter of 2023, amid a challenging operating environment that forced it to take several cost-cutting measures
Genesco lowers full year outlook
After recording a decline in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, driven by lower consumer demand at the Journeys brand, the US-based footwear company reduced its guidance for the remaining year
Capri Holdings posts loss in the fourth quarter
The owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo posted a 10.5% decline in revenue and a 34 million USD net loss in the last quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the same period last year
Clergerie future owner is to be chosen this month
After being placed into receivership on the 29th of March, the future owner of the French-based luxury shoe brand will be decided on the 14th of June by a Paris-based commercial court
Nike reorganizes senior leadership team
The sportswear giant is promoting Heidi O'Neill to the role of President, Consumer, Product and Brand, and Craig Williams to President, Geographies and Marketplace
CICB Sustainability Forum will be held at the Fimec Fair in 2024
The CICB Sustainability Forum will once again be held during Fimec (International Fair for Leather, Chemicals, Components, Machines and Equipment for Shoes and Tanneries), in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)-
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