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Ellen Schmidt-Delvin: we are all looking to Europe to show us the next innovation
Today we are sharing with you an interview with Ellen Schmidt-Delvin, Cofounder and Executive Director, University of Oregon. We have talked with Ellen about traceability, sustainability and innovation and all pressing issues of the footwear industry
Dr. Martens warns on full year profit margins
Despite a strong performance in the first half, the British label is concerned with full year profits due to weaker consumer demand, higher investment in its DTC channel and a stronger US dollar
Designer Brands adds two names to the Board of Directors
The North-American company announced the appointment of Rich Paul and Tami J. Fersko to the Designer Brands Board of Directors as independent directors
New qualifications for designers of sustainable footwear
The Erasmus+ SHOEDES training project aimed at promoting initiatives towards sustainable product designers is calling out footwear designers, industry technicians and students to take part of the project by filling out training needs questionnaire
Strong third quarter for Caleres
The US-based footwear group posted record quarterly consolidated net sales of 798.3 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2022, driven by the performance of the Brand Portfolio Segment
Tod's posts sales increase
The Italian-based luxury group posted a sales growth of 16.4% through September, year-over-year. Sales picked up in the third quarter in Greater China, but demand remains volatile in this region
Farfetch reports third quarter profit loss
The luxury online retailer posted a slight revenue increase of 1.9% and a GMV decline of 4.9% in the third quarter of 2022, year-over-year, lowering its guidance for the full year
Burberry posts revenue growth
The UK-based luxury group reported a revenue increase of 11% in the first half of fiscal 2023, year-over-year, mainly driven by a strong performance in the EMEIA region
Denis Falardeau (Shoe Manufacturers Association of Canada): I am very optimistic for 2023
We spoke with Denis Falardeau, President of the Shoe Manufacturers Association of Canada, to better understand the trajectory of the Canadian footwear industry, the recent transformations in the country’s retail and why the industry is well-positioned for the future
Brazilian footwear exports slow down
The country's footwear exports decelerated for the second consecutive time in October, mainly due to the slowdown in the world's economy. Results for the first 10 months are still positive
Yue Yuen revenue increases
The group posted an 8.2% revenue growth in the first nine months of 2022, year-over-year, with the solid performance of the manufacturing business being partially offset by weak retail sales in Mainland China
Rocky Brands posts sales growth
The Ohio-based company reported a net sales increase of 17.5% in the third quarter of 2022, as compared to the same period of last year, amidst an escalation of macroeconomic headwinds
Is your company producing green goods in an eco-friendly way? - LAST CALL
This is the final opportunity to participate in the survey run by the LIFE GreenShoes4All project. The questionnaire is aimed to assess the current situation in order to define future strategies to be implemented in companies
Tapestry announces first quarter results
The owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman posted net sales growth of 2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, year-over-year, lowering its previous guidance for the full year
Interview with Julia Guzenko (Giardini) from Ukraine
Our newest interview is with Julia Guzenko, owner of chain store Giardini, based in Ukraine. We have talked to Julia about the conditions of working in war time. Watch the video-
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