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Puma appoints new heads for retail and brand marketing
Following the reorganisation of the brand marketing division, Maria Valdes took on the newly defined role of Vice President of Brand Marketing, while Ronald Reijmers was appointed Vice President of Global Retail
Deckers posts strong second quarter performance
The California-based company has posted another strong quarterly performance in the 2026 financial year, with both its Hoka and Ugg brands achieving double-digit growth
Türkiye restricts footwear imports via postal and express channels over safety concerns
The Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced new restrictions on the import of several products, including footwear, via postal and express delivery services due to safety concerns
BioShoes4All achieves an 85% completion rate
The BioShoes4All project, which involves over 70 entities in the Portuguese footwear sector and focuses on developing sustainable solutions, has achieved an 85% completion rate
Prada Group sales rise in the first nine months
The Italy-based group reported year-on-year net revenue growth of 9% in the first nine months of the year. This was driven by the Miu Miu brand, which saw a 41% year-on-year rise in retail sales during the period
France Retail: operating in the dark
Overall retail sales have struggled to stay afloat this year, and the footwear sector has performed even worse. Despite a 1.9% increase in the value of footwear imports and an 8.4% increase in the volume of imports in the first half of the year, sales decreased by 1.4% in value and 2.6% in volume in the first eight months, suggesting that retailers are focusing on lower-cost stock. The sector’s challenges are exacerbated by below-target inflation and a sharp fall in consumer confidence. As political uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over consumer and retail sentiment, hopes for a turnaround are almost entirely on the Black Friday and Christmas shopping seasons
Sergio Dulio (UITIC): AI is an important tool that companies cannot be unware of
The World Footwear attended the 22nd UITIC Congress in Shanghai back in September. We had the opportunity to talk with Sergio Dulio, president of the UITIC, about some of the main conclusions of the congress. Watch the interview below to learn about it
069 CONNECT to redefine industry dialogue
HDS/L and Messe Offenbach present a new event that will gather brand leaders, retailers and decision-makers to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for the footwear industry
Hermès posts solid nine-month performance
The France-based luxury group posted a solid performance in the first nine months of the year, driven by sustained momentum in the third quarter, particularly in Europe, the Americas and Asia
Giuseppe Marsocci appointed CEO of Giorgio Armani Group
Giuseppe Marsocci, a seasoned Armani fashion group executive, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the company, with immediate effect
Kering reports quarter-on-quarter improvement
The France-based group reported a sequential improvement in its latest quarter, reducing its revenue decline. Gucci also performed slightly better, thanks to stronger momentum in North America and Western Europe
Wales Bonner succeeds Nichanian at the creative helm of Hermès Menswear
Following the announcement of Véronique Nichanian’s departure after 37 years at the luxury group, it was revealed that Grace Wales Bonner would be taking over as Creative Director of Hermès Menswear
Arklyz announces the acquisition of Gabor
The Swiss-based sports and lifestyle group is continuing to expand its portfolio into footwear, having recently announced the acquisition of Gabor. No financial details were released
New Generation: João Marques from Marqsol
João Marques, who has a technology specialisation in management, is the second generation to lead Marqsol, a footwear components company based in Portugal
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