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Zalando raises profitability guidance after better-than-expected fourth quarter

Jan 22, 2025 / Germany
The Germany-based online multi-brand retailer has raised its profitability forecast for the fiscal year 2024, following a better-than-expected fourth quarter, driven by strong customer growth

Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilize

In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions

Sanjo teams up once again with Wolf & Rita

Jan 21, 2025 / Portugal
The footwear brand has once again teamed up with the fashion brand Wolf & Rita, renowned for its distinctive and artistic approach to clothing, to show its pride in Portuguese heritage

361 Degrees reports e-commerce sales up by 30-35% in the fourth quarter

Jan 21, 2025 / China
The China-based activewear company has reported strong fourth quarter figures in its latest trading update. E-commerce sales stand out with 30-35% year-on-year growth

Germany Retail: cautious optimist prevails as the year begins

Premium Content Jan 20, 2025 / Germany
There are no fireworks in the German retail sector. Overall sales are stable, with e-commerce standing out, inflation is on target, and consumer confidence, which remains negative, has risen slightly. However, retailers have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions throughout 2024, and the only certainty at the start of the year is cautious optimism. Political turmoil, economic difficulties and geopolitical conflicts could just as easily lead to a turbulent year for retail

More than 7 000 visitors expected at the next edition of Inspiramais

Jan 20, 2025 / Brazil
The next edition of Brazil’s leading event for the launch of materials for the footwear, clothing, upholstery, furniture and jewellery industries returns to Porto Alegre on the 21st and 22nd of January

Expo Riva closes with positive figures despite difficult market conditions

Jan 20, 2025 / Italy
In line with January 2024 and amid difficult market conditions, the Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories closed its last edition with 9 000 visitors from around 100 countries

Kurt Geiger posts record figures in December amid retail expansion

Jan 17, 2025 / United Kingdom
As it continues to expand its presence in North America, the British luxury footwear and accessories brand says December 2024 was the most profitable month in its history

Caleres lowers its outlook for the full year once again

Jan 17, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company has announced a further cut in its full year sales and earnings outlook, after recording lower-than-expected sales in mid-December and January

Strong 2024 for the Brazilian leather industry

Jan 16, 2025 / Brazil
Brazil’s leather exports increased by 12.5% year-on-year to 1.26 billion USD in 2024, according to the CICB, which also highlighted advances in compliance, traceability and customs barriers

US footwear industry helps LA fire victims

Jan 16, 2025 / United States
Deckers Brands, Skechers, Merrell, APL, Two Ten Footwear Foundation and Soles4Souls are among the companies and organisations coming together to help the victims of the LA fires

UK: Golden Quarter fails to salvage 2024 trade

Jan 16, 2025 / United Kingdom
Total UK retail sales grew by 0.7% in 2024 as compared to the previous year, as the Golden Quarter recorded sales growth of just 0.4% year-on-year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said

JD Sports cuts full year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions

Jan 15, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer has posted a solid trading update for the third quarter of its fiscal year, but has lowered its full year profit guidance in recognition of challenging and volatile market conditions

Authentic Brands Group names new President

Jan 15, 2025 / United States
The US-based management brand company has named former Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Madox as President. He succeeds Nick Woodhouse, who will assume the role of Executive Vice Chairman

Solid start to the fiscal year for Uniqlo’s parent company

Jan 15, 2025 / Japan
The Japan-based fashion retailer has posted a solid first quarter for fiscal 2025, as Uniqlo continues to perform well at home and abroad, particularly in North America and Europe
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