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Maud Rascle appointed Managing Director of CTC

May 20, 2026 / France
Following a three-month transition period, Maud Rascle has been appointed as the new General Director of the French leather, footwear and leather goods technical centre

New Generation: meet Rafael Henriques, Lidarco

May 19, 2026 / Portugal
With experience in Management and Banking, Rafael Henriques represents the third generation leading Lidarco, a cutting and stitching company based in Oliveira de Azeméis

On reports strong first quarter

May 19, 2026 / Switzerland
The Switzerland-based sportswear company has reported a strong start to 2026, driven by improved profitability and growth across all regions and channels

Under Armour posts wider full-year net loss

May 18, 2026 / United States
Despite an improved adjusted operating performance, the US-based sportswear company reported a wider full-year net loss in 2026 as restructuring and tax-related charges impacted results

WHP Global to acquire Marc Jacobs from LVMH

May 18, 2026 / France
The France-based luxury conglomerate has reached a definitive agreement to sell Marc Jacobs to WHP Global, the parent company of Vera Wang, G-Star and Rag & Bone

Birkenstock reports revenue growth but profits come under pressure

May 18, 2026 / Germany
Although profitability declined amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, the Germany-based footwear company reported revenue growth across all regions and sales channels

FAIST Voices: meet DCSI PRO

May 15, 2026 / Portugal
Part of the FAIST consortium, DCSI PRO is developing automation, robotics and digital solutions to support the technological transformation of footwear production

Genesco appoints Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

May 15, 2026 / United States
Genesco has appointed Ashley Randolph as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. She has worked at the company for 20 years and was most recently Vice President and Corporate Controller

UK consumer sentiment experiences biggest quarterly fall since summer 2022

May 15, 2026 / United Kingdom
According to PwC’s latest Consumer Sentiment Survey, global geoppolitical events have dented consumer confidence, which has fallen to its lowest level since autumn 2023 and at the fastest quarterly rate since June 2022

MICAM reshapes layout for its 102nd edition

May 14, 2026 / Italy
The September edition of MICAM Milano 102 will feature a reworked layout aimed at smoother circulation, with pavilions reorganised to make the visitor journey clearer across the show

Grendene reports soft first-quarter results

May 14, 2026 / Brazil
Despite higher sales volumes, the Brazilian company reported weaker revenue and margins in the first quarter as consumers shifted towards lower-priced products due to cautious spending

Tapestry raises full-year outlook

May 14, 2026 / United States
The US-based accessible luxury group has reported strong third-quarter results, marked by a strong performance at Coach. As a result, the group raised its full-year outlook

Ofir Dagan from Movmenta: we measure the performance of the shoe, not the athlete

In today’s interview, we spoke to Ofir Dagan, Co-Founder and CEO of Movmenta, a British sports technology start-up tackling a common blind spot in running: knowing when shoes have lost their protective function, even if they still look good

OTWorld trade fair spotlights AI and robotics

May 13, 2026 / Germany
The Leipzig trade exhibition brings market leaders and start-ups together, with guided tours and exhibition areas spanning materials, workshop equipment, rehab tech, prosthetics and footwear

JD Sports announces full-year 2026 results

May 13, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer reported a 2.1% year-on-year increase in organic sales in fiscal 2026, while profit before tax and adjusting items declined amid challenging market conditions
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