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Cost of merchandise tops the list of concerns for the footwear industry
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members identified the most pressing problems impacting the footwear industry. Get free access to the report and read its main conclusions
Manolo Blahnik with new Chief Commercial Officer
The luxury shoemaker has named Elodie Bougenault as its new Chief Commercial Officer. She will spearhead the brand's global commercial direction, at a time when Manolo Blahnik looks to revamp business in Asia
White Mountain expands into footwear for children
The US-based women's footwear label, owned by American Exchange Group, is expanding into a new product category, namely footwear for girls
Namibian charity donates leather shoes for children to go to school
The Never Walk Alone project, launched by Tim Ekandjo in August 2021, has to date donated over 7 850 pairs of leather shoes to help children go to school
Puma names new General Manager in China
The Germany-based sportswear company has named Shirley Li as General Manager in China, as part of its strategy to strengthen its business in China, one of the company's key markets
Pitti Uomo with a positive turnout
The Florence trade show focused on men's fashion proposals closed with positive turnout figures. Out of the 11 900 buyers who attended Pitti, 43% were foreign, with a strong return of Asia
Cindy Crawford wears Alameda Turquesa
Cindy Crawford is the latest name in the list of international public figures to wear Portuguese shoes. The actress and model was recently seen with a pair of sandals from Alameda Turquesa
Under Armour confirms corporate lay-offs
The Baltimore-based sportswear company has cut 50 roles across several units in its corporate workforce, says Footwear News, to help reduce expenses and achieve profitability
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags closes with a 9 000 attendance
The last edition of the Italian trade fair attracted 9 000 visitors, up by 12.% from June's 2022 edition. As anticipated, the exhibition saw the return of a large number of Chinese exhibitors
Asos returns to profitability
Despite a third quarter revenue decline, the UK-based online retailer returned to profitability, saying that its turnaround strategy is starting to work. This led Frasers to increase its stake in the company
Brazilian footwear exports fall
In May, Brazilian footwear exports fell by 18.7% in volume and 5.6% in value, year-over-year, due to the devaluation of the dollar, the slowdown of the economy and the rise in Chinese exports
Nike launches Well Collective
The US-based sportswear giant launched the Well Collective commitment to “support wellness journeys for everyone”. This initiative is built on the brand's five pillars of holistic fitness
Kurt Geiger secures funding to boost international growth
The London-based retailer announced that it has secured a new funding deal to refinance its debt and fuel its international growth plans
Willian A. Parrado (ACICAM): it is important to discuss the integration of processes in Latin America
On the occasion of the Latin American Footwear Forum, taking place in Colombia, we spoke with Willian A. Parrado, Executive Vice President of ACICAM, about the challenges and opportunities of the footwear trade in Latin America today
VF Corp appoints Bracken Darrel as President and CEO
The US-based footwear group has appointed Bracken Darrel to the role of President and CEO, effective on the 17th of July. He joins VF from Logitech International, where he held the same position since 2013
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