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Sanuk sold to Lolë Brands
The Canadian-based apparel company has acquired the outdoor lifestyle footwear brand, previously owned by Deckers Brands. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed
Disappointing first quarter for Capri Holdings
Ahead of its acquisition by Tapestry, the US-based luxury company has reported a weak first quarter, blaming it on a slowing global demand for luxury fashion goods
Soles4Souls launches its first awareness campaign in the US
The US non-profit Soles4Souls has launched its first national campaign in order to encourage Americans to donate shoes and apparel “that can open the doors of opportunity for millions of people”
Pakistani footwear exports end the year in the red
In the twelve months to June 2024, Pakistan’s footwear exports fell by 9.22% in value and 4.12% in volume, as compared to the previous year. Leather footwear exports took the biggest hit
Kizik names new Chief Marketing Officer
The Utah-based hands-free footwear brand has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Drori as Chief Marketing Officer. She joins the company from Sperry
Average worldwide export price continues an upward trend to reach $12
Prices of footwear continued to increase in 2023, as revealed by the latest World Footwear Yearbook, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. $12 threshold reached
Under Armour appoints former adidas veteran as Vice President of Brand Strategy
The Baltimore-based company has appointed Eric Liedtke as Executive Vice President of Brand Strategy, following the acquisition of UNLESS Collective, a zero-plastic regenerative fashion brand he founded
Weak first quarter at VF Corp
The US-based footwear company has posted a 9% drop in revenue in the first quarter of its fiscal year, as compared to the same period of last year, and has seen its losses widen
Puma reduces full year EBIT guidance
The German-based company has reported a solid second quarter performance, but has decided to lower its full year EBIT guidance in light of the challenging macroeconomic environment
Amazon reports strong second quarter
The Seattle-based online giant has reported a strong second quarter, with increases in both revenue and profit. Amazon Web Services (AWS) segment on the rise
A significant setback for footwear exports in 2023
The latest data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, reveals a drop in footwear exports last year, both in value and volume
Geox sales down in the first half
In line with the start of the year, Geox has reported a 9.4% decline in first half sales, on a comparable basis to the same period of last year, as the wholesale channel continues to struggle in most of its markets
Zalando grows in the second quarter
The German-based online fashion retailer has seen its sales accelerate in the second quarter of the year and profitability improve. CFO Sandra Dembeck will exit the company in February 2025
New EMEA sales director at Veja
The French sustainable sneaker brand has appointed Anthony Bunn as sales director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He replaces Artaud Frenoy, who became sales director for Asia
Rocky Brands on the road to recovery
The US-based footwear manufacturer has reported solid second quarter results, with operating profit more than doubling as compared to the same period of last year
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