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Hermès reports strong sales across all segments

Apr 19, 2022 / France

The French-based luxury group reached revenue of 2.77 billion euros in the first quarter of 2022, thanks to the acceleration in all the business lines and sustained growth in leather goods

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OrthoLite launches new ESD insole technology for work and service footwear

Apr 19, 2022 / United States

The US-based company has introduced the solution OrthoLite ESD Shield, reportedly, the "world’s first and only" mechanically-bonded electrostatic discharge protection insole technology

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Digitization and new consumer trends drove growth in 2021

Premium ContentApr 18, 2022 / World

2020 was a challenging year for most companies thanks to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to severe supply chain disruptions throughout the globe, periods of halting in operations and physical retail, and an increase in raw materials and transportation costs. However, by mid-2021, there were already signs that things were taking a turn for the better, and some companies have managed to equal and even exceed their pre-pandemic performances. We took a look into the full-year 2021 results of some of the largest companies worldwide to observe how they pulled through the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic

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Tapestry donates 3 million USD to World Wildlife Fund

Apr 14, 2022 / United States

The Tapestry Foundation will provide a 3 million US dollars grant to support the development of an innovative system to enhance the traceability of the leather value chain in Brazil

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LVMH off to a good start in 2022

Apr 14, 2022 / France

The luxury group reported revenue growth in the first quarter of 2022, but remains vigilant due to "the current geopolitical context and the ongoing impact of the pandemic”, especially in China

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Designer Brands plans to double sales by 2026

Apr 13, 2022 / United States

The North-American designer, producer and retailer of footwear and accessories has announced that it expects to reach a 4 billion US dollars revenue by 2026

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Zalando strengthens senior leadership team

Apr 13, 2022 / Germany

The German-based online platform has announced that Padmaja Bommareddy will join the company in the role of Senior Vice President (SVP) of Corporate Development

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Merrell announces multi-year sustainability initiative

Apr 12, 2022 / United States

The Wolverine Worldwide-owned brand is kicking off the 'This is Home' campaign with the launch of a multinational product takeback and resale programme named Merrel ReTread

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Nike to open technology centre in Atlanta

Apr 12, 2022 / United States

The US-based sportswear company has announced that it will open a new technology centre in Atlanta to accelerate its digital transformation and direct-to-consumer strategy

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Adidas launches digital Ozworld experience

Apr 8, 2022 / Germany

To celebrate the release of the latest Ozworld collection, adidas Original has launched the world’s first personality-based AI-generated avatar creation platform

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Less than 20% of retailers on track to meet sustainability targets

Apr 8, 2022 / World

A study found that sustainability is now a strategic priority for retail businesses, but the vast majority is still failing to make meaningful progress

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Lululemon boosts footwear segment with two new appoints

Apr 7, 2022 / United States

Shortly after launching its first footwear line, the company announced that Simon Atkins will join in as Senior Vice President (SVP) of footwear, and Phil Dickinson as SVP, global creative director

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Join the 6th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Apr 6, 2022 / Business Conditions Survey

The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We want to hear you!

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Capri to donate products to aid refugees of the war in Ukraine

Apr 6, 2022 / United Kingdom

The luxury group has announced that it will donate over 1 million euros in essential clothing from Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors to aid those displaced by the war in Ukraine