Footwear
Charles & Keith opens first store in South Korea
The Singapore-based fashion label centred on shoes, bags and accessories has opened its first flagship store in Gangnam, one of Seoul's most vibrant shopping districts
JD Sports expands to the Middle East with new franchising deal
The UK-based sportswear retailer has signed a 10-year franchise agreement with the Dubai-based brand management company GMG that will allow it to expand into the Middle East
Japan Retail: mixed signs cast a shadow over a clear outlook for the rest of the year
The growth rate of footwear consumer prices has largely outpaced that of the overall prices. This is not a good sign for the footwear sector, as discretionary items are always the first to be discarded by consumers, but it is not all bad news. The truth is consumer confidence has rebound at the start of the year, private consumption has shown some resilience and the return of tourists is a welcoming sign. Perhaps most surprising is the fact that the volume of imports has not been affected by the weakening of the yen. It remains to be seen how the outlook will unfold
Online Business Marketing Tools gain Importance after COVID-19
In this edition of the Business Conditions survey, we asked our panel of experts to evaluate the importance of different business-to-business marketing tools for footwear businesses compared to the pre-pandemic period
Dr Martens to focus on the Americas region
The British footwear brand reported that its first quarter trading was in line with its previous guidance, but emphasised the need to focus on the Americas region, which saw its revenue decline year-over-year
Puma commits to sourcing leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030
The Germany-based company has signed the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, thereby committing to source bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier
Mariano Shoes launches wedding collection
The Portuguese luxury shoe brand launched the Wedding Collection, composed of models that aim to provide the bride and groom with all the elegance and comfort for their special day
Wave of layoffs continues in Vietnam
An estimated 217 800 people have lost their jobs in Vietnam in the second quarter of 2023 due to the significant decline in orders since the end of 2022, says the General Statistics Office (GSO)
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-
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