Footwear
VF Corp opens design collective and regional office in Tokyo
The owner of brands such as Timberland and Vans, among others, has announced the launch of the Tokyo Design Collective alongside an office in the city's Harajuku district to boost its creative reach
Ferragamo reports full year revenue growth
The Italian-based luxury group has announced preliminary consolidated results for the year 2022. Sales grew in all regions, except for Asia Pacific, due to a COVID-19-related slowdown in China
Brazilian Arezzo buys footwear brand Vicenza
The Brazilian 'house of brands' has announced the acquisition of Vicenza by 103.8 million Brazilian reais (20.3 million USD), as part of its expansion strategy in the fashion and retail businesses
2023 could bring a loss of 56 million pairs in Europe's consumption
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked our panel of experts about their perspectives regarding footwear consumption, in their domestic market and globally
Savana launches Braille & Sustainability project
The Portuguese company specialized in the production of children's footwear won the competition Metal Show with the development of a boot for blind children made from sustainable materials
Puma named Global Top Employer in 2023
The German-based sports company has been named global Top Employer 2023 by the Top Employers Institute, receiving also the award for four regions and twenty-two countries
Asics plans to further grow in India
The Japan-based sportswear company has reported that India saw the highest growth globally in 2022 due to the post-pandemic running and fitness boom
Slower footfall at Premium and Seek trade fairs
Brands exhibiting at the Berlin trade shows from the 17th to the 19th of January were pleased with the turnout but still noted that the German market is not living its best moment
Salehe Bembury reinvents the iconic Clarks Lugger
The renowned American footwear designer has teamed up with Clarks Originals to reinvent the brand’s iconic style Lugger, almost 40 years since it was introduced
Berke Içten (Türkiye): Sustainability is not a fashion. It should be a must
Watch the second part of our interview with Berke Içten, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Footwear Industrialists Association of Türkiye. We have talked about Aymod, the World Footwear Congress and sustainability
Portuguese footwear invests in a new generation of products
The Portuguese footwear cluster aims to be an international benchmark in the development of sustainable solutions. With that in mind, 50 new products "with a better ecological footprint" are in the pipeline for the next three years
Dr. Martens posts third quarter results below expectations
The British label reported a third quarter revenue below expectations due to "slower than anticipated" DTC growth in America and major operational issues at the LA distribution centre
Burberry reports rise in sales despite weaker performance in China
The luxury group posted double-digit revenue growth in the third quarter of fiscal 23, excluding the impact of China, where COVID-19-related disruption continued to affect the business
American Exchange Group acquires White Mountain Footwear
The US-based designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of footwear and accessories has announced the purchase of the women's footwear label for an undisclosed sum
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags on track to normality
The January 2023 edition of the trade fair welcomed over 8 600 attendees from 100 countries. The organization claims that the event is "coming back into the light" after the difficult pandemic period-
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