Footwear
New business models for brands and retailers: what strategies are available for footwear?
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Lineapelle closes with an increased number of buyers
The most recent edition of Lineapelle saw a 25% increase in the number of buyers present, as compared to the September 2022 edition, confirming the “reassuring return” of Asia
Rising imports worry the Brazilian footwear industry
In August, Brazilian footwear imports grew by 62% in volume and 42% in value, on a comparable basis to the same month of 2022. Asia already accounts for 85% of the total, says Abicalçados
JD Sports on track to meet full year profit outlook
The UK-based retailer reported in its interim results a strong first half performance, with a 12% year-over-over growth in organic sales, saying it's on track to achieve its full year profit outlook
Birkenstock's new shoe factory starts up
The German footwear company announced that its new facility located near Pasewalk, in Northeast Germany, has started operating according to schedule, just 17 months into the construction period
Pakistan: footwear exports decline in value at the start of the year
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), footwear exports from July and August decreased by 12.75% year-on-year, mainly due to the drop recorded in the leather footwear segment
Visitors to Milan's trade fairs rose by 21%
Between the 17th to the 20th, MICAM and its sisters' fairs were visited by 42 273 people, up by 21% on the September 2022 edition. The organisation highlights the increase in foreign buyers
Colombian footwear industry slows down in 2023
After growing substantially in 2022, the Colombian footwear industry slowed down in 2023 due to the impact of high inflation, rising costs and low consumption, says ACICAM’s Vice President
US: footwear prices fall while overall inflation rises
Data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) for the month of August shows that footwear prices continue to drop despite accelerating inflation
Rocky Brands' CFO steps down
The Ohio-based footwear company announced that Sarah O’Connor has resigned from her role as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. She had taken up the position just six months ago
Venezuelan footwear industry calls for a financing plan
Following the 25th edition of the Latin American Footwear Forum, we spoke with the President of the Venezuelan Chamber of Footwear and Components (Cavecal), Tony di Benedetto, about the challenges and expectations of the country’s footwear industry
Fly London uses Artificial Intelligence
The Portuguese footwear brand has used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate the images of its new Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, thus positioning itself once again at the forefront
Golden Goose posts strong first half
The Italian-based luxury sneaker brand saw its revenue increase by 21% in the first half of the year, as compared to the same period in 2022, with all its markets showing double-digit growth
Impending UITIC Congress to address sustainability and digitization
From the 20th and the 22nd of September, in Milan, main stakeholders in the footwear industry will meet to address pressing issues for the sector in the midst of today's complex reality-
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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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World Footwear Public Calendar
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