Footwear
Portuguese footwear companies’ successful partnerships
There’s strength in numbers, a motto taken seriously by some Portuguese footwear companies that see partnerships as a lever for moving forward. Take a look at the partnerships of JAK, ESC and Lachoix
Charles Denson appointed to the board of directors of Columbia Sportswear
The US-based company announced the appointment of Charles Denson, a former Nike Executive, to its Board of Directors. He will serve as a director and member of the Audit Committee
World Footwear Voices: interview with Yves Morin
Today we bring you a conversation with Yves Morin to learn a little more about technology, innovation, and how that can lead to a more sustainable world. Watch this new episode of the World Footwear Voices
Spanish footwear companies bet on internationalisation despite economic slowdown
Spanish companies continue to work towards internationalisation, despite the difficult period the footwear sector is experiencing due to inflation and falling consumption, says FICE
Wolverine Worldwide sells Sperry to ABG
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has acquired the Sperry brand from Wolverine Worldwide for 130 million USD, bringing on board the Aldo Group to design, manufacture and distribute the brand globally
France Retail: with no crystal ball and eyes wide shut
Despite the slowdown in inflation in recent months and the slight improvement in consumer confidence, footwear retail remains on a downward trend. There is some hope for an upturn in the retail environment in the first half of 2024, but the available data on imports at the moment does not allow us to look ahead with sufficient clarity. Meanwhile, the online second-hand market shows signs of becoming increasingly relevant in France
Genesco lowers full year earnings guidance
After posting weak Christmas sales, the Nashville-based footwear company has lowered its earnings guidance for fiscal 2024. Journeys continues to struggle
Brazil closes 2023 with exports in the red
The performance of Brazilian footwear on the US market dragged down annual results. Last year, exports in this category fell by 16.6% in volume and 10.8% in value, as compared to 2022
Wolverine Worldwide confirms 2023 results in line with previous guidance
In the midst of “the stabilisation phase” of its “strategic transformation” plan, the US-based company has confirmed its guidance for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023
Crocs raises fiscal 2023 guidance
The US-based footwear company has announced that it now expects a record 2023 revenue of 3.95 billion USD, up by more than 11% year-on-year, and slightly ahead of its previous growth guidance of 10% to 11%
ABG partners with BBC International to grow DC Shoes
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced a partnership with BBC International for DC Shoes. BBC will design, manufacture and wholesale distribute the footwear brand in the US and Canada
New President of adidas North America has been announced
adidas has announced John Miller’s return to the company as President of its North America division, effective immediately. He succeeds Rupert Campbell, who left three months ago
Bangladeshi leather footwear exports down by 33%
In the first half of the fiscal year 2023-2024, Bangladesh’s leather footwear exports fell by 33% year-over-year, leading to an overall decline in the country’s leather exports
Genesco names new Chief Merchandising Officer for Journeys
The Nashville-based footwear company has named Chris Santaella as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Journeys Group, effective from the 5th of February
World Footwear Voices: interview with Ricardo Guerra from CIATEC
Today we bring you a conversation with Ricardo Guerra Sanchéz, Director of CIATEC, a Center of Research working with the footwear industry in Mexico. Watch the new episode of the World Footwear Voices-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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