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How consumers value different features of footwear
In the third edition of the Business Conditions Survey we have questioned our Panel Members on their views regarding how consumers would react to a number of potentially desirable features of footwear. Find out the answers
The second life of Mariano
Not even the pandemic was an obstacle for Mariano Shoes. With 75 years of existence, the Portuguese-based footwear company wants to internationalize the brand through the online channel and with a focus on the women's segment
Eurazeo Brands buys Axel Arigato for 56 million euros
The global investment company is investing 56 million euros in Axel Arigato, a Swedish premium sneaker, ready-to-wear and accessories brand, to become a majority shareholder, alongside brand's founders Max Svärdh and Albin Johansson
Burberry with growth in leather goods category
The UK-based luxury brand has announced a decline of 31% in revenue for the first semester of the current fiscal year. Despite that, Burberry is pleased with the year-on-year growth registered in the leather goods category
What drives sales of footwear?
Purchasing power, price, fashion, sustainability and climate are all driving footwear sales. However, how important are each of these in the moment the consumer chooses a new pair of shoes?
Impact of the pandemic on footwear consumption
The consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic were inevitably the special topic of this edition of the World Footwear Business Condition Survey. Today we bring you more details about our Expert's views
H&M Group names Leyla Ertur as new Head of Sustainability
From the 1st of January 2021 onwards, Leyla will take over from Anna Gedda who has led the company’s sustainability initiatives since 2014 and who will take on a new role as Head of Steering and Strategic Planning at H&M Group
Deckers targets 100% LWG leather by 2022
The US-based footwear group has announced its commitment to source all of its leather from Leather Working Group-rated tanneries by 2022. Deckers currently sources roughly 97% of its leather from there
Vietnam’s rise in footwear trade
The World Footwear’s Panel of Experts is forecasting Vietnam’s share of footwear exports to reach 11.5% in 2025. Last year Vietnam exported roughly 1.4 billion pairs of shoes
Caleres names Michael Edwards President of Famous Footwear
Michael Edwards will replace Molly Adams, who resigned her position, effective from the 20th of November onwards to pursue an opportunity outside the organization
China’s Singles Day: Nike reaches record sales in just 60 seconds
Within one minute of Alibaba’s Tmall opening for the first phase of China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival Nike’s turnover surpassed the 100 million renminbi (roughly 12.8 million euros or 15.1 million USD) mark
Footwear prices: manufacturers more pessimistic than traders
This is one of the main findings of the third edition of the Business Conditions Survey held last month. Complete report now available to download free of charge
CCC launches ship-from-store to customer door within 60 minutes
Customer needs and the threat of renewed brick-and-mortar retail closures in Poland have led the CCC Group to started testing a new service where a product ordered online would be delivered to the customer’s doorstep within 60 minutes
Ferragamo: sales down by 18.9% in the third quarter
The Italy-based luxury group announced third quarter results with sales down by 18.9%. The accumulated decline in 2020 reached 38.5%. The Asia Pacific area is confirmed as the group's top market, reaching over 42% of total revenue
Steve Madden to focus on private label business
Steve Madden anticipates its private label business with Walmart and Target will increase over the next year as mass retailers have shown strong resilience to the Covid-19 pandemic
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