Footwear
Puma reaffirms full-year outlook despite soft start
Despite a sluggish start to the year, with a sales growth of 0.5% year-over-year on a currency-adjusted basis, the German-based sportswear giant has maintained its full-year 2024 outlook
Ferragamo posts revenue decline
The Italy-based luxury group saw its revenue fall by 18% year-over-year in the first quarter of the year, mainly due to a weak Chinese market and a difficult wholesale environment
Wolverine posts better-than-expected results
Despite a 34% drop in first quarter revenue, the US-based outdoor company, which is undergoing a turnaround plan, said results were better-than-expected. New CFO appointed
Brooks Running delivers record quarterly revenue
The Seattle-based company has posted “the highest quarterly results” in its history, with first quarter revenue up by 9% on the same period of last year. E-commerce business grew by 22% year-over-year
Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre project shortlisted by the European Commission
The LIFE GREENSHOES4ALL project, coordinated by CTCP, has been recognized by the European Commission for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of footwear production
Solid start to the year 2024 for Rocky Brands
The US-based footwear manufacturer started the year on a positive note, with a net sales growth of 2.2% to 112.9 million US dollars on a comparable basis to the first quarter of 2023
UK: Poor weather and early Easter weigh on April retail sales
UK retail sales fell by 4 by 4.0% year-on-year in April, against a gain of 5.1% in April 2023. An early Easter and poor weather dampened sales, particularly for clothing and footwear, the BRC said
Steve Madden on an upward trajectory
Building on a positive fourth quarter in 2023, the New York-based footwear, accessories, and apparel designer reported continued growth in revenue and profits in the first quarter of the year
Wolverine Worldwide enters into licensing agreements for Merrell and Saucony brands
The US-based company has entered into a licensing partnership with Vida Shoes for Merrell and Saucony children's footwear and Centric Brands LLC for Merrell apparel and accessories
Crocs posts strong first quarter
The US-based casual footwear company kicked off the year with a first quarter revenue growth of 6.2% over the same period of last year, driven by the performance of the Crocs brand
Crocs appoints new Chief Financial Officer
At the same time as the release of its first quarter results, the clogs company has announced the appointment of Susan Healy as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Crocs
Brazil to host the 26th Latin American Footwear Forum
The next edition of the Latin American Footwear Forum, which is held annually in a different country of the South American continent, will take place on the 20th of May in São Paulo, Brazil
Footwear retail in 2024: signs of recovery or a bumpy ride ahead?
High inflation squeezed margins in footwear retail throughout 2023. To glimpse the industry's 2024 outlook, we analysed results from key players like manufacturers Yue Yuen and Stella Holdings and retailers Foot Locker, JD Sports, Shoe Carnival, and Genesco
Clarks CEO steps down
The British footwear label has confirmed that Jon Ram has stepped down as CEO to “pursue other opportunities” after two years in the role
Portuguese Savana bets on a greener future
Savana Calçado, which specialises in making children’s shoes, has been investing in sustainability over time, not only by launching new products but also by changing the way it makes shoes-
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