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Hermès could consider investing in Italian fashion and shoe suppliers
This willingness was shown by the luxury company’s CFO, Eric du Halgouët, in a call with analysts last month. The goal would be to further integrate its supply chain
Dr Alexandra Sherlock: Footwear Research Network is a bridge between the footwear industry and academia
We spoke to Dr Alexandra Sherlock, fashion lecturer at RMIT University and founder of the Footwear Research Network, to find out more about this platform and how it aims to bring the academic world and the industry closer together
New appointments at Dr Martens
The British footwear brand has appointed Giles Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Ije Nwokorie to the new role of Chief Brand Office, both due to start in 2024
Onix focuses on the North American market
The Portuguese-based footwear winter manufacturer is focusing on the North American region due to the weather conditions, as well as the conditions of the market
Capri posts results below expectations
The owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo posted an 8.6% fall in revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to the same period of last year, will all brands underperforming
Geox reports moderate growth
The Italian-based brand recorded a positive performance in the year to date, but emphasised that the sales growth was moderate as compared to the last two years
Shoe Carnival cuts full year guidance once gain
The US-based retailer reported soft trends after Labour Day due to unfavourable weather conditions, which resulted in lower sales and profits. Thus, it lowered its full year guidance
Steve Madden’s third quarter performance improves
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel posted a slight fall in sales in the third quarter of 2023, but returned to a growth in profits year-over-year
Cautious British consumers hold back on spending
Figures by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggest that retail growth slowed down in October due to the impact of inflation, with consumers deciding to reduce spending ahead of the holidays
Yue Yuen on a downward trajectory
The Hong Kong-based group recorded a decline in revenue and profits in the first nine months of the year, as compared to 2022, due to a weak performance of its manufacturing business
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Tapestry’s sales growth slows down
The US-based company posted record net sales of 1.51 billion US dollars in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, but a figure only slightly higher than the one recorded a year ago
Birkenstock names new managing director for Greater China
The German-based company has appointed Tiffany Wu to the newly created position of Managing Director of Greater China. Her aim will be to strengthen the company’s presence in the region
Wolverine Worldwide announces transformation initiatives after weak quarter
The US-based footwear company delivered a weak third quarter performance and announced a series of strategic initiatives that should put the company on a path to profitable growth
Japan Retail: footwear trade is not expected to improve until the end of the year
Despite some positive news on the growth of department store sales and the return of foreign tourists, rising consumer prices set alarm bells ringing in September, suggesting that Japanese consumers in general are cutting back on spending and may be at their breaking point. In addition, the reduction in the volume of footwear imports and the impact of the country’s monetary policy on the cost of imported goods is another sign that footwear retail is unlikely to improve by the end of the year. The Government has been taking measures, but the outcome shouldn’t be seen until 2024
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