Footwear
Portuguese footwear goes to school to prepare the generation of the future
The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) will carry out a three-years initiative in schools to attract a new generation of talent to the sector
Hands-free shoe brand Kizik opens its first store
The Utah-based manufacturer of hands-free footwear opens today its first-ever brick-and-mortar store near Salt Lake City at Fashion Place Mall, one of the state's premier shopping centres
Vulcabras posts a 54.8% increase in net profit
The Brazilian-based company of sports footwear reported “strong growth” in the first three months of the year, despite an “unstable macroeconomic scenario and a challenging retail environment”
Rocky Brands records a sharp decline in net sales
The Ohio-based footwear manufacturer reported a 33.9% decline in net sales in the first quarter of 2023 from the same period a year earlier due to excess inventory at many of its customers
Wolverine Worldwide reiterates full year outlook
The US-based company posted a first quarter revenue decline in 2023 of 2.5% year-over-year, but delivered earnings slightly above its expectations, thus reiterating its yearly guidance
Puma appoints new Managing Director for the Indian business
The German-based sportswear company appointed Karthik Balagopalan to the role of Managing Director of Puma India, one of its fastest-growing markets, effective on the 1st of August
Asics net sales grow by 45%
The Japan-based sportswear company posted a net sales growth of 44.6% in the first quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year, driven by the rebound of the Asia region
Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown takes on a new role in the company
The co-founder and co-CEO of the Californian-based footwear brand has stepped down from his CEO role into Chief Innovation Officer. This move comes amid a round of lay-offs as losses mount
Yue Yuen first quarter revenue decreases
The Hong Kong-based group revealed that its early 2023 revenue has declined due to lower global footwear demand against a backdrop of “relatively high inventory levels” across the industry
Pou Chen to slash further 6 000 jobs in Vietnam
Amid a continuing wave of declining orders, the Taiwanese-based footwear manufacturer, which is one of the largest employers in Ho Chi Minh City, will lay off around 6 000 people
Steve Madden starts the year with a mixed performance
The US-based company, which reported a first quarter revenue decline of 17.1% in 2023, year-over-year, reiterated its full year outlook amid a challenging macroeconomic environment
Prada posts strong first quarter performance
The Italian-based luxury group started 2023 with revenue growth of 22% in the first quarter, year-over-year, driven by the high desirability of both Prada and Miu Miu brands
Aldo Group signs licencing deal with Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has signed a long-term licensing agreement with the Aldo Group for handling Ted Baker footwear, handbags and small leather goods business
Columbia Sportswear earnings decline
The US-based company reported a net sales increase of 8% in the first quarter of 2023, but a net income decrease of 31%, as compared to the same period of last year
Under Armour reports solid fourth quarter
The US-based company posted profits in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, on a comparable basis to the same period of fiscal 2022, and delivered full-year revenue and earnings in line with the previous outlook-
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