Brands
Crocs and thredUP partner up
The US-based brand, known for its clogs, has teamed up with the second-hand platform to launch the Clean Out programme. The initiative aims at giving items a second life
Owner of Havaianas sells Osklen
The Brazilian manufacturer Alpargatas has received a binding offer for its 60% stake in the brand Osklen. This move is in line with its strategy to focus on Havaianas growth
Pentland launches new 100-1-0 sustainability strategy
Sportswear group Pentland Brands has set three targets to be reached by 2032, the year marking the group’s 100-year anniversary. These are part of the group's sustainability initiative
Tapestry raises full-year outlook
The New York-based luxury group, owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, announced revenue growth of 26% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, totalling 1.48 billion US dollars
UGG launches shoe refurbishment programme
The lifestyle brand has teamed up with the premium shoe repair company NuShoe to launch the UGGrenew refurbishment programme. The goal is to extend the life of their Classic Boots
Clarks CEO leaves after less than a year in the role
Víctor Herrero will now join Australian jewellery group Lovisa. The Melbourne-based group announced the appointment, saying Mr. Herrero would come on board as soon as COVID19 restrictions allowed
Li Ning to acquire Amedeo Testoni
Viva China Holdings Limited, the parent group of Clarks is consolidating its position in the footwear market, this time by acquiring Italian brand Amedeo Testoni. The deal should amount to 5.6 million euros
Wolverine Worldwide announces revenue increase
The Michigan-based giant has reported revenue of 636.7 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2021, as compared to the same period of 2020, amidst supply chain disruptions
Havaianas with first production plant outside Brazil
The Argentine Grupo Blanco, which has been distributing Havaianas’ footwear in the country for the past four years, will now begin manufacturing it
Moncler and HOKA team up on limited edition
The global luxury brand and the performance footwear and apparel brand HOKA, a division of Deckers brands, collaborated to create a limited release of the mountain shoe Mafate Speed 2
Allbirds valued at 2.15 billion US dollars
The Californian-based company of sustainable footwear raised more than 300 million US dollars in its initial IPO, with shares growing by 91% on the first day of trading
JD Sports acquires Cosmos
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands acquired 80% of Cosmos Sport S.A. (based in Crete, Greece). Cosmos operates 57 stores in Greece and 3 in Cyprus
Under Armour raises full-year guidance
The Baltimore-based sportswear giant has reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Revenue increased by 8%, reaching 1.5 billion US dollars
Capri raises full-year outlook
The fashion luxury group has reported revenue of 1.3 billion US dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, driven by strong performances of its brands Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace
Deckers reports continued growth
In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Californian-based group posted revenue growth of 15.8%, reaching 721.9 million US dollars. This result was largely driven by Hoka’s performance-
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