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Portuguese men’s footwear brands to be showcased in New York
The Portuguese Shoes Showcase in New York will take place on the 1st and 2nd of December, introducing Portuguese footwear brands to the US market. Find out more about the men’s footwear brands taking part, including Ambitious, Moshion and Last Sole/Centenário
adidas reports strong third-quarter results
The sportswear group has reported record third-quarter revenue and operating profit, driven by double-digit growth across most regions, despite weaker European sales and flat currency-neutral footwear revenue
Capri Holdings returns to profit in the second quarter
Despite lower overall revenue, the US-based luxury brand returned to profitability in the second quarter of the 2027 financial year, supported by improved margins and growth at Jimmy Choo
Puma continues business reset amid weak sales and profitability
The Germany-based sportswear company reported lower sales and profitability in the third quarter of the year, reflecting the ongoing impact of its business reset and subdued consumer demand
JD Sports teams up with BBC Children in Need
The UK-based sportswear retailer has partnered with BBC Children in Need to tackle youth unemployment, offering a new online package of career support
Amazon announces third quarter results
The US-based technology and e-commerce company has reported solid third-quarter results, driven by increased year-on-year sales across its business segments, particularly AWS
Crocs delivers third-quarter growth and further raises full-year outlook
The US-based footwear company reported a 4.6% increase in revenue in the third quarter, driven by growth across its brands and distribution channels. As a result, it has raised its 2026 full-year outlook
Frasers Group increases stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%
Hugo Boss will become a subsidiary of British retailer Frasers Group after the latter increased its stake in the company to more than 50%, strengthening its position as Hugo Boss’s majority shareholder
VF Corp exceeds second-quarter guidance as profitability improves
The US-based company exceeded expectations for the second quarter of the 2027 fiscal year, thanks to growth at The North Face and Timberland, as well as improved operating and gross margins
Shoe Zone Reports Lower Full-Year Revenue as Market Pressures Persist
In its latest full-year 2026 trading update, the UK-based footwear retailer reported a 4.5% decline in revenue, as weaker consumer confidence and a reduced store portfolio impacted sales
Hector Muelas named Chief Brand Creative Officer at Louis Vuitton
Former Tiffany & Co. Chief Brand and Creative Officer, Hector Muelas, will take on a newly created role at Louis Vuitton. He will oversee the house’s image across campaigns, content, and creative communications
Deckers lowers full-year sales outlook
Despite overall second-quarter sales growth, the California-based company has lowered its net sales outlook for fiscal year 2027, revising downward its growth expectations for Hoka and Ugg
Puma appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
The Germany-based sportswear brand has appointed Arne Arens as Chief Commercial Officer. He joins Puma the apparel technology company Unspun, where he was CEO
Hermès grows in the first nine months of 2026
The France-based luxury group has recorded a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue at constant exchange rates in the first nine months of the year. All regions contributed to this growth except the Middle East
Portuguese footwear joins new European alliance for the bioeconomy
APICCAPS has joined the Bio-based Europe Alliance, an initiative promoted by the European Commission to accelerate the adoption of bio-based materials, products and technologies in the European economy
Aesthetic Digital Personalization: Valuing Craftsmanship and Driving Business Value in Footwear
NEW PAPER RELEASED! Beyond functional engineering, digital personalization is unlocking new commercial opportunities and visual creativity in footwear manufacturing. A new World Footwear innovation paper explores how digital decoration, flexible printing, and on-demand workflows are elevating traditional craftsmanship while meeting evolving consumer demands.
Prada Group reports revenue growth in first nine months
Despite a challenging industry backdrop, the Italy-based luxury group achieved year-on-year revenue growth of 4% on an organic basis in the first nine months of 2026
Spanish footwear exports edge up by 0.8% in the first seven months
Spanish footwear exports rose by 0.8% to 2.02 billion euros in the first seven months of 2026, while imports fell by 7.86% in value, according to Shoe Intelligence, citing FICE data
Kering reports mixed third-quarter results as Gucci continues to underperform
The France-based luxury group reported a broadly stable revenue in the third quarter. However, Gucci continued to struggle, with comparable sales falling by 6% year-on-year amid weaker store traffic and tougher comparisons
ISPO announces key highlights of its World Congress 2027 programme
ISPO has announced the full programme of symposia, instructional courses and technical track presentations for its 21st World Congress, which will take place in Bangkok from the 22nd to the 25th of March 2027
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