Companies
Bata Group appoints Panos Mytaros as CEO
The Swiss-based footwear group has appointed the former CEO of Danish group Ecco, Panos Mytaros, as its new head. He will join in September, taking over from Sandeep Kataria
Havaianas with new distribution model in North America
Alpargatas has entered into a supply chain and distribution agreement with the Eastman Group for its flip-flop brand in North America. This marks a shift from a direct operations to a distributor model
Cost of raw materials continues to worry the footwear industry
Cost of merchandise or raw materials maintains its position as the top concern for the footwear industry, according to respondents of the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. Domestic market challenges have intensified
Portuguese group Kyaia launches new footwear brand
The Fred&Frederico brand, which was launched earlier this year and takes its inspiration from mountain sports, is a tribute to the founding family of the Kyaia Group
Kizik names former Nike veteran as CEO
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand and its parent company, HandsFree Lab, have appointed Gareth Hosford, the former Nike and Converse executive, as Chief Executive Officer
Prada acquires a 10% stake in the Rino Mastrotto leather group
The Italian luxury group will hand over two tanneries to Rino Mastrotto, as well as an unspecified cash investment. This will enable Prada to exert greater control over its production process
Luca de Meo appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kering
The CEO of the automotive group Renault has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the luxury group Kering, marking a change in the company’s governance
Footwear prices to increase over the next six months
75% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect footwear retail prices to increase over the next six months. The report with the results of the 12th edition of the survey is now available
Inditex reports slower growth in the first quarter
The Spain-based fashion retailer saw a 1.5% year-on-year increase in sales in the first quarter of 2025. However, these figures fell short of expectations, highlighting a more challenging economic environment
Designer Brands posts weak first quarter, withdraws full year outlook
The Ohio-based company has posted weak results in the first quarter. Due to ongoing instability and pressure on consumer discretionary spending, it has also withdrawn its full year outlook
Dr. Martens unveils a new strategy aimed at returning to growth in FY26
Having delivered on its full year 2025 objectives, the footwear company has launched the Levers For Growth strategy, with the aim of returning to growth over the current fiscal year
Nike appoints new Chief Innovation Officer
Following John Hoke’s announcement of his retirement, the US-based sportswear company promoted Tony Bignell, Vice President of running footwear, to Chief Innovation Officer
New Generation: Inês Ferreira from Paradigma
Inês Ferreira, who has a degree in Management from Católica Porto Business School, is the second generation to lead the Paradigma company
Genesco posts a better-than-expected first quarter
The US-based footwear company posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter, with sales growing and the operating loss narrowing as compared to the same period last year
Shoe Carnival names Kerry Jackson to lead New Business Development
The US-based footwear retailer has announced the return of industry veteran Kerry Jackson to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of New Business Development-
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