Footwear
adidas confirms strong momentum
The German-based sportswear company has reported a robust performance in the second quarter, led by the footwear segment. As a result, it has again raised its full year outlook
Bright second quarter for Steve Madden
The New York-based footwear, accessories and apparel designer has reported another strong performance amid a “choppy” operating environment, with second quarter revenue up by 18% year-over-year
Crocs raises full year earnings outlook
The US-based casual footwear company has reported a solid second quarter, driven by a strong performance of the Crocs brand internationally, and raised its full year earnings outlook as a result
Columbia Sportswear posts soft second quarter
While focusing on strategies to reignite long-term profitable growth, the US-based company posted another quarterly decline in sales amid continued challenging conditions in its home market
New Chief Marketing Officer at Journeys
The US-based footwear company Genesco has appointed Stacy Doren as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Journeys group. She joins the company from Levi’s
Expo Detalles Perú is just around the corner
Expo Detalles Perú, one of the main footwear trade fairs in Peru, will be held between the 7th and 9th of August 2024 in Lima and is expected to attract both national and international visitors
Global footwear production down by 1.5 billion pairs in 2023
Last year saw footwear production and exports decline by 6% and 9.1% respectively, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Richard Shetliffe from BFA: we will always look at ways that we can support and offer guidance
We spoke to Richard Shetliffe, a veteran of the footwear and accessories industry who was appointed CEO of the British Footwear Association a few months ago, to discuss the role of the association in light of the various challenges facing the UK industry
Kyaia and Fly London: decades of delivering shoes to the world
The Portuguese brand Fly London was founded by Fortunato Frederico exactly 30 years ago. But this year also marks the 40th anniversary of its parent company Kyaia. Let’s find out more
Skechers reports strong second quarter
The US-based company has reported a strong second quarter, with sales up by 7.2% year-on-year, despite macroeconomic headwinds. As a result, Skechers has raised its full year guidance
Skechers files patent infringement lawsuit against L.L Bean
The US-based sneaker company claims that the American retailer has illegally used its patented “heel cup” design. Skechers is seeking a jury trial and financial compensation
The stage is set for the next edition of Aymod
After a successful February edition, the next edition of the Aymod Footwear Fashion Fair, to be held in Istanbul from the 4th to the 7th of September, is expected to attract visitors from over 100 countries
Upward trend in Vietnamese exports of leather, footwear and handbags
Based on positive results so far, Vietnam’s exports of leather, footwear and handbags could reach 26 to 27 billion USD by the end of the year, according to Lefaso
US Retail: there’s still a great deal of uncertainty
There are still no solid signs of a recovery in the footwear retail sector. Despite mirroring last year’s trend, sales are consistently lower than in 2023, and footwear imports continue their downward trajectory. This may suggest that prices have not yet reached a level where consumers will bite. The truth is that the US economy has made great progress and inflation has eased considerably, but not enough to reassure consumers, who are still uncertain about what will happen next. And when that happens, discretionary items always pay the price
Portuguese Trofal breathes new life into Elite with a focus on women
Portuguese footwear manufacturer Trofal is breathing new life into the Elite brand by expanding its range for women while maintaining the brand’s key attributes of quality, resistance and durability-
-
Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
-
World Footwear Public Calendar
Click here to subscribe an updated version of the calendar displaying the footwear trade shows.
-
-
-
Media Partners
Media Partners
-
UNIT Publishing House
MPA Style
La Conceria
ARS ARPEL