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Timberland launches first full circular shoe
In addition to unveiling the first footwear model, Timberloop Trekker City Hiker, designed for full circularity, the brand is expanding its product take-back programme into some European markets
ABG appoints Reebok International EVP
To lead the international expansion of Reebok, the global brand development, marketing and entertainment company named Steve Robaire to the role of EVP for Reebok International
Columbia Sportswear announces sales increase
The US-based sportswear company reported growth across all brands in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Revenue for the period totalled 761.5 million US dollars
Nike and Rtfkt studio release first digital sneakers
The collection of eight co-branded digital sneakers, dubbed Nike Cryptokicks, is modelled after the Nike Dunk sneaker and signs the brand’s entrance into digital clothing
Brazilian footwear exports increase in volume and value
According to Abicalçados, the good performance of footwear exports in the first quarter of 2022 was driven by high demand from the US, but also from the Latin-American neighbours
UGG releases second carbon-neutral collection
The brand has unveiled its second carbon-neutral collection for the Spring/Summer of 2022. By fall, it will release the first Classic style with sheepskin sourced from regenerative agriculture farms
Steve Madden raises 2022 guidance
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children reported record revenue of 559.7 million US dollars in the first quarter of 2022
Skechers announces sales increase
The US-based footwear giant has reported record first quarter sales of 1.82 billion US dollars, which reflects an increase of 26.8%, as compared to the same period of last year
Merrell launches beta version of shoe adviser app
The Wolverine Worldwide brand partnered up with the smartphone 3D body scanning technology NetVirta to launch a mobile app that ensures accurate shoe fit recommendations
Caleres on track to meet ESG targets by 2025
The footwear group published its 2021 environmental, social, governance (ESG) report, sharing. Some ESG commitments have already been achieved
Crocs appoints first Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability
The company named Deanna Bratter for the newly created role of Vice President, Global Head of Sustainability. The appointment reinforces Crocs commitment to achieve net-zero by 2030
OrthoLite launches new ESD insole technology for work and service footwear
The US-based company has introduced the solution OrthoLite ESD Shield, reportedly, the "world’s first and only" mechanically-bonded electrostatic discharge protection insole technology
Tapestry donates 3 million USD to World Wildlife Fund
The Tapestry Foundation will provide a 3 million US dollars grant to support the development of an innovative system to enhance the traceability of the leather value chain in Brazil
Designer Brands plans to double sales by 2026
The North-American designer, producer and retailer of footwear and accessories has announced that it expects to reach a 4 billion US dollars revenue by 2026
Merrell announces multi-year sustainability initiative
The Wolverine Worldwide-owned brand is kicking off the 'This is Home' campaign with the launch of a multinational product takeback and resale programme named Merrel ReTread-
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