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Nike reports weak first quarter ahead of CEO change
The US-based sportswear giant has reported a sharp fall in revenue and profits in the first quarter of its current fiscal year, ahead of the forthcoming CEO change
Creative leadership change at LVMH-backed Celine
After seven years as creative director of Céline, Hedi Slimane has left the brand, marking the latest high-profile departure from a fashion label. LVMH has already named Michael Rider as Slimane's successor
Authentic closes Champion acquisition deal
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the athleticwear brand Champion, the second-largest acquisition in the company’s history
Dune Group founder to be a keynote speaker at the launch of Global Footwear Future Coalition
The Global Footwear Future Coalition, which aims to be a forum for the exchange of knowledge between industry stakeholders, will be launched on the 9th of October. Daniel Rubin, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Dune Group, will be the keynote speaker
Brazilian footwear production grows between January and July
According to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados), footwear production grew by 3.9% between January and July of 2024, compared to the same period last year
Puma appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The German-based sportswear company has appointed Markus Neubrand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board. Most recently, he was CFO at Guess
Geox shuts down its New York office as part of a strategic review
The Italian-based footwear brand has confirmed the closure of its NYC office, signalling a shift in its US business strategy after a 13.7% fall in North American revenue in the first half of 2024
Portuguese footwear heads to Poland as industry looks to diversify markets
Krakow is the next stop in the international promotion of Portuguese footwear. A showcase of Portuguese brands will take place from the 9th to the 10th of October at Expo Krakow, at the same time as Polshoes
New Generation: meet Daniela Fernandes
With an academic background in accounting, Daniela Fernandes has been working for 15 years at the family-owned Daniela Shoes, a practical women’s footwear brand. Let's find out more
MOVV debuts with simplistic running shoes focusing on injury prevention
The newly launched Scandinavian brand MOVV leverages user-based data and partnerships with experts to address running injuries, offering a minimalist, functional approach to running footwear
Tod’s Group appoints John Galantic as its new Chief Executive Officer
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed John Galantic, former Chanel's senior executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. This decision follows the privatisation agreement in June
H&M reports weak third quarter
The Sweden-based fashion group has reported a “slow” third quarter, as sales remained flat and costs hit profits, resulting in a drop in its full year operating profit margin outlook
AAFA urges US President Biden to prevent potential strikes at the East and Gulf Coast ports
The AAFA is urging the US administration to intervene and prevent strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports. These ports accounted for 53% of all US apparel, footwear and accessories imports in 2023
US retail sales continue to increase despite slower employment growth
According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, August retail data showed steady growth, with total sales up by 2.11% year-on-year, led by solid performances in the online, clothing, and health sectors, even as job growth slowed
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