World Footwear

Companies

Yue Yuen revenue falls in 2025 despite resilient manufacturing

Mar 18, 2026 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer reported a year-on-year decline in revenue of 1.8% in 2025. The manufacturing business showed resilience in a year marked by weakness in the retail sector

FAIST Voices: meet Vapesol

Mar 16, 2026 / Portugal
Part of the FAIST consortium, Vapesol is focusing on product development to bring more sustainability and circularity to the sole manufacturing process

Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition

Mar 16, 2026 / United States
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation Soles4Souls has acquired a European footwear and apparel reconditioning company with the aim of expanding its global circular solutions capabilities

Inditex profit rises to 6.2 billion euros in 2025

Mar 13, 2026 / Spain
The Spain-based fashion retailer saw its profits rise by 6.2% year-on-year to reach 6.2 billion euros in 2025, with sales approaching 40 billion euros amidst continued global expansion

Frasers Group becomes Puma’s second-largest shareholder

Mar 12, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based conglomerate has acquired a 5.77% stake in the sportswear group, establishing itself as the second-largest shareholder behind Anta Sports

Mango delivers double-digit revenue growth in 2025

Mar 12, 2026 / Spain
The fashion retailer reported a year-on-year increase in turnover of 13% to 3.8 billion euros in 2025. This was achieved through continued international expansion and investment in stores, technology and logistics

Alpargatas posts strong full-year results

Mar 12, 2026 / Brazil
The Brazilian company posted strong 2025 results, driven by higher prices, an improved channel mix, and sales growth for its flagship brand Havaianas across both domestic and international markets

adidas posts record 2025 revenue

Mar 11, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based group has reported a record revenue in 2025, driven by double-digit growth key product categories and markets. Despite tariffs and currency headwinds, continued growth is expected ahead

Kering creates two group centres of excellence

Mar 10, 2026 / France
The France-based luxury group has announced the creation of two new group centres of excellence – Industry and Client – designed to support the operational performance and development of its Houses

On posts record annual revenue

Mar 6, 2026 / Switzerland
The Switzerland-based sportswear group has surpassed the 3 billion Swiss francs (3.3 billion euros) revenue mark in 2025, thanks to strong performance across channels and regions

Golden Goose reports full-year double-digit revenue growth

Mar 5, 2026 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported a 15% net revenue growth in 2025 as compared to the previous year, driven by the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business

Wolverine Worldwide ends 2025 with growth

Mar 4, 2026 / United States
The US-based group ended the fourth quarter with strong performances from its key brands, Saucony and Merrell. The company reported higher revenue, expanding margins and increased earnings per share

Capri Holdings appoints Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO

Mar 4, 2026 / United States
The US-based group has appointed Tyler Reddien as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer with effect from the 30th of March. He joins the company from The Body Shop

Sandro Ferraro from Kenda Farben: chemical components, strategic footwear partners

Premium ContentMar 3, 2026 / Italy
We spoke to Sandro Ferraro, Global Commercial Director at Kenda Farben, an Italian manufacturer of chemical auxiliaries for the footwear industry. Our conversation focused on key areas related to chemical inputs in footwear, including regulation.

Puma swings to loss in 2025 following strategic reset initiatives

Mar 2, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based group swung to a net loss of 643.6 million in 2025 euros due to weaker sales and margin pressure following its strategic reset to streamline distribution and reduce promotions
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