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Axel Arigato opens New York flagship store, marking its US debut

Oct 8, 2024 / Sweden
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato opened its first US store in New York, bringing Scandinavian minimalism and signature designs to the SoHo neighbourhood

Bolflex receives patent for its vulcanization process

Oct 8, 2024 / Portugal
After years of study, research and testing, Bolflex, the Portuguese-based company specialising in the manufacture of soles, has successfully patented its vulcanization process

Asos to cut 200 head office jobs in major restructuring

Oct 8, 2024 / United Kingdom
Struggling with post-pandemic challenges, the UK-based online fashion retailer plans to cut 200 head office roles as part of a restructuring process to streamline operations and drive innovation

JD Sports posts first half sales growth

Oct 4, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sports retailer has reported an organic sales growth of 6.4% in the first half of fiscal 2025, as compared to the same period of last year. Full year outlook remains unchanged

Creative leadership change at LVMH-backed Celine

Oct 3, 2024 / France
After seven years as creative director of Céline, Hedi Slimane has left the brand, marking the latest high-profile departure from a fashion label. LVMH has already named Michael Rider as Slimane's successor

Nike reports weak first quarter ahead of CEO change

Oct 3, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has reported a sharp fall in revenue and profits in the first quarter of its current fiscal year, ahead of the forthcoming CEO change

Authentic closes Champion acquisition deal

Oct 3, 2024 / United States
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the athleticwear brand Champion, the second-largest acquisition in the company’s history

Puma appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Oct 2, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has appointed Markus Neubrand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board. Most recently, he was CFO at Guess

Geox shuts down its New York office as part of a strategic review

Oct 1, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based footwear brand has confirmed the closure of its NYC office, signalling a shift in its US business strategy after a 13.7% fall in North American revenue in the first half of 2024

MOVV debuts with simplistic running shoes focusing on injury prevention

Sep 30, 2024 / Denmark
The newly launched Scandinavian brand MOVV leverages user-based data and partnerships with experts to address running injuries, offering a minimalist, functional approach to running footwear

New Generation: meet Daniela Fernandes

Sep 30, 2024 / Portugal
With an academic background in accounting, Daniela Fernandes has been working for 15 years at the family-owned Daniela Shoes, a practical women’s footwear brand. Let's find out more

Tod’s Group appoints John Galantic as its new Chief Executive Officer

Sep 30, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed John Galantic, former Chanel's senior executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. This decision follows the privatisation agreement in June

H&M reports weak third quarter

Sep 27, 2024 / Sweden
The Sweden-based fashion group has reported a “slow” third quarter, as sales remained flat and costs hit profits, resulting in a drop in its full year operating profit margin outlook

Crocs launches clog made with 25% recycled content from old shoes

Sep 26, 2024 / United States
Crocs continues to invest in circularity. Most recently, the company launched its Keep It Going Classic clog, which is made from 25% recycled material from old shoes collected through its take-back programme

Gero Mure files for bankruptcy

Sep 25, 2024 / Germany
The German shoe chain Gero Mure has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs, online competition and prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic take their toll on the footwear sector
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