Companies
Dune London expands retail footprint worldwide
With international sales representing 26% of its total revenue, the British footwear and accessories brand is planning to expand its presence across the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas
adidas opens first-ever Terrex store in Canada
The company has opened its first Canadian Terrex store in the outdoor hub of Vancouver, Kitsilano, offering access to the full line of its outdoor-specific brand's high-end outdoor gear
Rosana Perán Bazán (Fice & Pikolinos): price is a short-term advantage but added value is forever
Watch the interview with Rosana Perán Bazán, FICE President & Grupo Pikolinos Vice-President. We had a nice conversation with Rosana to understand the state of the footwear industry in Spain, and discuss some of the pressing issues of the footwear industry
Skechers expands presence in Ireland with the opening of a flagship store
The US-based company has opened a flagship store on Dublin's Grafton Street, located in one of Ireland’s busiest districts, to showcase its range of offerings and comfort technologies
Cost of merchandise and raw materials is the main concern of the industry
In the current edition of World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, problems associated with the cost of merchandise and raw materials account for more than 80% of responses relating to the main difficulties felt by the footwear industry
China scraps COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
Despite the increase of COVID-19 cases in the country this month, China announced that from the 8th of January travellers will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival on the mainland
Inditex will invest at least 10 million euros to restore ecosystems
The Spanish-based fashion group has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to support nine of the organization's conservation projects
Mizuno's Innovation Centre in full swing
After three years since the announcement of the investment, the Osaka-based sportswear company reported that its Innovation Centre, called Mizuno Engine, is now operating
US: majority of SMBs are contemplating nearshoring
According to a survey released by the tech company Capterra, 88% of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) are considering or have already switched some of their suppliers closer to the US
Maria Eugenia Errobidarte: greenwashing will slowly start to disappear
Get to know Maria Eugenia Errobidarte, Director of Insight @ HYPEBEAST (platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle), who has been working on projects focusing on luxury fashion
Under Armour appoints new CEO
The Baltimore-based company has announced the appointment of the current President of Marriot International, Stephanie Linnartz, to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer
Employment in the sector not expected to grow in 2023
According to the perspectives of the most recent edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, conducted in November, employment in the footwear industry should stabilize or decrease in the next few months
Saysh lands in Canada
The US-based women's footwear brand led by Allyson Felix announced the expansion of its delivery service to all Canadian provinces. Canada becomes Saysh's first international market
Nike posts revenue growth
In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the sportswear giant posted a revenue increase of 17%, year-over-year, driven by discounts and increased promotions to reduce the inventory excess-
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