Footwear
Germany Retail: despite some good news, retailers continue to worry
German retailers’ worries are not over. Despite a slight uptrend in the Textile, Clothing, and Footwear (TCF) Retail index, in line with the recent positive trend in consumer confidence indicators, their concerns go well beyond nominal performance and focus on whether inflation will continue to erode margins. Put simply, passing on costs to customers or closing down altogether is still keeping them up at night. As the first quarter is traditionally slow, and the volatile geopolitical situation could change at any moment, we are cautious about making near-term forecasts
Dr. Martens third quarter revenue declines
Amid a challenging consumer environment, the iconic British footwear brand recorded an 18% year-over-year decline in sales on a constant currency basis in the third quarter of fiscal 2024
Ferragamo reports decreasing full year revenue
The luxury group has warned of a slowdown in luxury demand, with preliminary consolidated revenue for 2023 down by 7.6% at current exchange rates and 8.1% at constant exchange rates year-on-year
Positive perspectives regarding the health of footwear business
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked our panel members about their opinions regarding the health of their businesses in the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
New Generation: meet Joana Esteves from Josefinas
Meet Joana Esteves, the co-founder and head of Josefinas, a Portuguese footwear brand created 10 years ago that aims to empower women and value the know-how of master shoemakers
World Footwear Voices: interview with Sergio Dulio from UITIC
Today we bring you a conversation with Sergio Dulio, who took on the Presidency of UITIC last year. Watch the new episode of the World Footwear Voices
Puma announces preliminary results for 2023
The sportswear company highlighted the impact of the devaluation of the Argentine peso on its results, with currency-adjusted sales growth of 6.6% in 2023, as compared to the prior year
30 000 visitors expected at the next edition of Aymod
Around 30 000 visitors and 400 exhibitors are expected at the next edition of the Aymod Footwear Fashion Fair, which will be held in Istanbul from the 28th of February to the 2nd of March
Minelli finds a new set of owners
The French footwear retailer avoids liquidation by being taken over by three investors. Only a third of the workforce and less than half of the stores will be retained
Employment: stabilisation is the word for the footwear industry
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
Owner of Athlete’s Foot acquires Lloyd Shoes
The Swiss-based Arklyz Group has added another footwear brand to its portfolio by acquiring the German Lloyd Shoes from Ara Group, with all its operating subsidiaries
New leadership appointments announced at Allbirds
The US-based sustainable footwear brand has promoted Kelly Olmstead, formerly SVP of Brand & Marketing, to Chief Marketing Officer, and appointed Adrian Nyman to the newly created role of Chief Design Officer
Designer Brands appoints Andrea O'Donnell as Brands President
The North American footwear company has appointed Andrea O'Donnell to the role of Brands President and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, effective from the 29th of January 2024
More than 1 800 brands expected at The Atlanta Shoe Market
The US footwear trade event is set to host more than 1 800 brands at its next edition, which will take place from the 17th to the 19th of February at the Cobb Galleria Centre in northwest Atlanta
Birkenstock posts double-digit revenue growth
The German footwear company reported a 20% increase in revenue for its fiscal 2023, as compared to the previous fiscal year, with growth across all regions and channels-
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