Footwear
Stella Holdings posts a slight improvement in the second quarter
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer posted a slower decline in its consolidated revenue and shipment volume in the second quarter of the year, as compared to the previous quarter
Italian footwear exports grow in value but decline in volume
In the first quarter of 2023, Italian footwear exports increased by 16.1% in value, but declined by 2% in volume, as compared to the same period of 2022, says Assocalzaturifici
Clarks names new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland
The British footwear label has announced that Under Armour's former Vice President of retail Bob Neville will serve as its new Managing Director for the UK and Republic of Ireland
Brooks Running enters the resale market
The Seattle-based company has announced the launch of the resale programme ReStart, which will enable the refurbishment and reselling of used Brooks footwear in the US
Global alliance calls for the digital modernisation of labelling requirements
A coalition of 130 organizations representing the fashion industry from around the world is pushing for the modernisation of labelling requirements to enable a reduction in waste and greater consumer access to information
Designer Brands appoints Laura Denk as President of DSW
The North American company announced the appointment of Laura Denk as President of Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, effective as of the 24th of July
Manolo Blahnik opens its first men's pop-up at Harrods
Until the end of the month, customers can visit the shoemaker's first men's pop-up at Harrods for a sneak peek at the Autumn 2023 collection, along with over 60 models from the current one
Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilise or decrease
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked panel members about their expectation regarding employment in the industry. Read the results here
Skechers sues Steve Madden over alleged trademark infringement
The US-based sneakers company has filed a lawsuit against Steve Madden for allegedly copying its trademark “S” logo on its Kennie line of sneakers
JD Sports to take full control of the Iberian Business
The UK-based retailer intends to buy the remaining 49.98% shares in the Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) for 500.1 million euros, thereby acquiring 100% ownership
Upcoming edition of Inspiramais to highlight the manual work in fashion
The organicity and craftsmanship of materials and supplies will be at the centre of the next edition of Inspiramais, to be held from the 11th to the 12th of July in Porto Alegre, Brazil
US Retail: distressing times for footwear retail
In an environment of widespread destocking, footwear retail sales have been declining since the start of the year in the US, and despite good news such as a continuous moderation in price increases. The problem remains with the rising consumer price index for all categories, whose decreasing pace is not enough to generate an overall positive impact. Consumers are still attending to more pressing needs, and footwear is not on that list
Clergerie has found a new owner
Clergerie has been acquired by the California-based footwear company Titan Industries. The French-based luxury shoemaker had been placed into receivership on the 29th of March
Clarks partners up with Apparel Group
The British footwear label has joined forces with the global fashion and lifestyle conglomerate Apparel Group to expand its retail footprint across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Digital retail channels expected to continue growing
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked panel members about their expectation regarding the different retail channels for footwear. Get free access to the report and read its main conclusions-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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