Footwear
Skypro: from Portugal to the skies of the Middle East
The Portuguese uniform and professional footwear company continues to invest in the Middle East. Three contracts worth 1.3 million euros with the Royal Jordanian Airlines and Air Arabia have been signed
American Exchange Group appoints Jimmy Gabriel to lead Aerosoles
The US-based group has appointed Jimmy Gabriel to the newly created role of President and Chief Brand Officer of Aerosoles. Branding and restructuring of all retail channels are his first priorities
Brazilian footwear: trade balance falls by 30% up to August
Brazilian footwear exports continue to fall, while imports continue to rise, leading to a 30% drop in the sector’s trade balance. Low international consumption and competing Asian players are behind the decline, says Abicalçados
Genesco exceeds expectations and slightly raises its full year forecast
Journeys boosts Genesco’s sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, as the company navigates store closures and cost-saving measures
Milan Fairs to return under the motto Legacy of Style
MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL, The One Milano, Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech will return to Fiera Milano Rho from the 14th of September under the same “Legacy of Style” motto
Strong first half for Golden Goose
The Italian-based luxury sneaker company has reported a strong first half performance, driven by continued growth in the DTC channel, particularly in EMEA and the Americas regions
Tapestry said to be close to selling Stuart Weitzman
As it defends its 8.5 billion USD acquisition of Capri Holdings in court, several sources have come forward to say that Tapestry is close to selling the luxury shoe brand Stuart Weitzman
Asia accounts for more than half of the global footwear consumption
The dominance of the Asian continent in the consumption of footwear continues, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Giorgio Possagno is the new General Manager of Assocalzaturifici
The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (Assocalzaturifici) has unanimously appointed Giorgio Possagno as its new General Manager. He joins the association from Veronafiere S.p.A
New Generation: meet Inês Pinho Mota from Leal & Cª
With a degree in Fashion Design, Inês is the second generation at the helm of Leal & Cª, which has just launched the MITIK brand. The goal is to reach new markets
Back-to-school season drives growth for Shoe Carnival
Boosted by the back-to-school season, the US-based footwear retailer posted record sales in the second quarter of its current fiscal year. As a result, it has raised its full year guidance
Loake Shoemakers introduces digital product passports
Ahead of upcoming EU regulations, the British leather footwear brand has teamed up with digital platform Buyerdock to integrate Digital Product Passports (DPP) across its entire product range
German footwear industry at a standstill
The German footwear industry remains cautious, according to the industry association HDS/L, and does not expect an upturn in the second half of the year
Birkenstock reports a 19% increase in third quarter revenue
As it continues to invest in expanding its production capacity and global footprint, the German-based company has reported a solid third quarter performance, with double-digit revenue growth in all channels and regions
Schuh introduces single-shoe purchase for disabled customers
Schuh, the footwear retailer owned by Genesco, has introduced single-shoe purchases across its store network to meet the needs of customers with limb differences or disabilities who require only one shoe-
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