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New CFO at Zalando
The Germany-based online fashion retailer has appointed Anna Dimitrova as Chief Financial Officer. She will succeed David Schröder, who has served as interim CFO since March
Amazon reports strong third quarter and separately confirms 14,000 job cuts
In two separate announcements, Amazon revealed strong third quarter results and confirmed its intention to cut 14,000 jobs worldwide. The company did not link the layoffs to its financial performance
Crocs looks to long-term growth amid softer third quarter results
The US-based clog manufacturer has reported a weaker third quarter, marked by lower wholesale sales. To navigate a challenging retail market, Crocs is focusing on cost reductions and operational efficiency
Rocky Brands delivers solid third quarter
In a challenging market environment, the US-based footwear manufacturer achieved solid third quarter results, characterised by increased sales, improved margins and stronger profitability
Portuguese Shoes launches campaign to promote conscious consumption of footwear
As part of the BioShoes4All project, the new international campaign launched by APICCAPS is promoting the conscious consumption of footwear under the motto “The time to rewrite history”
Columbia Sportswear lowers full year outlook
The US-based company has lowered its full year outlook following a third quarter in which weak US sales continued to offset strong international growth. Impairment charges for prAna and Mountain Hardwear hit profits
Vicente Pastor takes the helm as new President of FICE
Vicente Pastor has been named of the Spanish Footwear Industries Federation (FICE). He succeeds Rosana Perán, who had held the position since 2022
adidas reports record third quarter revenue
The Germany-based sportswear company has reported a record-breaking revenue in the third quarter, driven by double-digit growth in footwear and apparel sales and in almost every region
Agostino Apolito (Assomac): Robotics and AI are reshaping the footwear and tanning industries
During the last edition of Simac Tanning Tech in September 2025, we spoke with Mr. Agostino Apolito, the Managing Director of the National Association of the Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tanning Technologies. Watch the interview here
Footwear and lifestyle brands find new platform in Riyadh
The inaugural Saudi Lifestyle drew nearly three thousand visitors from 36 countries and 168 brands from 14 countries, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy
US and China agree to tariff truce, pausing trade war escalation
In their first in-person meeting in six years, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a trade truce, halting the recent escalation of the trade war over rare earth elements
Ferragamo hints at turnaround after flat third quarter
Despite its nine-month performance to date, the Italy-based luxury group has hinted at a turnaround following a flat third quarter of net sales, driven mainly by the performance of DTC across regions
Reebok opens European headquarters, appoints regional CEO
The sneaker and lifestyle brand, which is owned by Authentic Brands Group, has opened its European headquarters in London and appointed Marc Le Roux as the new regional CEO of Reebok
VF Corp second quarter beats expectations
The US-based company has reported performance in the second quarter that exceeded expectations, driven by its The North Face and Timberland brands. This further strengthens the company's turnaround strategy
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