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Under Armour reports better-than-expected results
The US-based company posted a better-than-expected second quarter performance, but due to the challenges faced in the North American region, it decided to lower its revenue guidance for fiscal 2024
US Retail: footwear prospects until the end of the year are at a standstill
Despite signs of a certain resilience from consumers over the summer, companies are taking a cautious approach for the rest of 2023. The long deceleration in footwear inflation came to a halt in August, so if the trend recedes, wage increases will have to follow suit, or the positive outlook for footwear retail could be jeopardised. It’s not surprising how carefully retailers are managing their inventory at the moment: neither too much nor too little
Timberland’s President Susie Mulder exits the company
Timberland’s global brand president Susie Mulder is existing VF Corp to pursue another opportunity, says Footwear News. She will be replaced on an interim basis by veteran Nina Flood
Rocky Brands reports another net sales decline
The US-based footwear manufacturer reported a net sales decrease of 14.8% in the third quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022, while emphasising an improvement on the prior quarter
Owner of Melissa and Ipanema delivers weak third quarter performance
The Brazilian Grendene posted a revenue decline in the third quarter of 2023, as unfavourable domestic macroeconomic conditions and the global economic slowdown continue to impact consumer demand
Global leather industry issues manifesto ahead of COP28
Leather associations from around the world have signed a manifesto to call on COP28 delegates to recognise the positive role of natural materials such as leather in people’s lives and livelihoods
Prada announces nine months results
The Italian-based luxury group posted a 17% increase in revenue in the first nine months of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year, underpinned by solid retail sales growth in all regions
Columbia Sportswear’s net sales increase but profits decline
The US-based company reported a net sales growth of 3% but a net income decline of 7% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023, highlighting some improvements in the US marketplace
Crocs with another strong quarter
The US-based footwear company posted a revenue increase of 6.2% in the third quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022, driven by double-digit revenue growth from the Crocs brand
Vinted considers a secondary share sale
The Vilnius-based online marketplace for second-hand clothes is mulling a secondary share sale worth more than 200 million euros, with the aim of being at the forefront of the sustainable fashion boom
Amazon posts robust third quarter
The Seattle-based online giant posted a strong performance in the third quarter of 2023, with profits rising significantly to 9.9 billion USD from 2.9 billion USD in the same quarter of 2022
Digital prototyping: what tools are available for the footwear industry?
Just released! A new paper dedicated to some of the new digital tools and softwares commonly used for prototyping in the footwear industry
Zalando lowers full year GMV and revenue guidance
Despite confirming its 2023 profits guidance, the online retailer has lowered its GMV and revenue outlook revenue on the “expectation of continued pressure on demand for the rest of the year”
ReHubs Europe: an initiative to boost textile waste recycling
After three years of preparation, the European body for the textile and clothing industry, Euratex, has officially launched the ReHubs Europe project to increase the recycling of textile waste
German industry association warns of new wave of insolvencies and closures
The German Trade Association for Textiles, Footwear, and Leather Goods (BTE) recalled that repayment of state aid under the pandemic approach, increasing the pressure on an already struggling sector
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