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UK retailers warn of rising costs amid Middle East conflict

May 8, 2026 / United Kingdom
Amid growing concerns over the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, the British Retail Consortium has called on the UK government to ease mounting cost pressures on retailers

Puma reports solid start to the year, appoints new CFO

May 7, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based company has reported a solid start to the 2026 fiscal year, supported by its efforts to reduce inventory, and has also announced the appointment of Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer

Saks Global moves closer to exiting bankruptcy

May 7, 2026 / United States
The US multi-brand luxury retailer is one step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, having received court approval for its disclosure statement. This will allow creditors to vote on its restructuring plan

Amazon reports strong first-quarter results

May 6, 2026 / United States
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant reported a 17% increase in net sales in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year. The AWS segment delivered a noteworthy performance

Rocky Brands posts sales growth as tariffs weigh on margins and profits

May 6, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear manufacturer posted a 9.1% year-on-year increase in net sales in the first quarter, but margins and profitability were under pressure from higher tariff-related costs during the period

Columbia Sportswear beats first-quarter expectations

May 6, 2026 / United States
The US-based outdoor company exceeded its own expectations in the first quarter, with strong international demand helping to offset weaker US sales and pressure related to tariffs

Eject relaunches brand with new international focus

May 5, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear brand Eject is returning to the market with the launch of its Spring/Summer 2026 REBORN collection. This marks a new phase for the company

Prada reports first-quarter growth

May 4, 2026 / Italy
Despite a disrupted environment, the Italy-based luxury group reported a 3% organic growth in the first quarter of the year, supported by a solid performance in the Asia-Pacific and Americas regions

Crocs posts soft first quarter but raises full-year outlook

May 1, 2026 / United States
The US-based company reported a slight drop in revenue and earnings in the first quarter. However, stronger direct-to-consumer sales supported a modest increase in full-year guidance

adidas off to a strong start in 2026

Apr 30, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear company has reported a strong start to 2026, with double-digit sales growth and increased profitability, driven by widespread demand for its products across markets

Shoe Zone warns of full-year loss on weak demand and rising costs

Apr 30, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear retailer has warned that it expects a full-year loss, as weak demand and higher costs related to UK budget measures and geopolitical uncertainty continue to put pressure on trading

Asos confirms sharp underlying profitability growth in the H1

Apr 29, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based online fashion retailer reported a 51% increase in underlying profitability during the first half of the 2026 fiscal year. Declines in GMV and revenue were in line with expectations

Kizik launches its first running shoe

Apr 29, 2026 / United States
The US-based hands-free footwear company has launched the Freedom Run model. This marks a major expansion of the brand's proprietary hands-free technology into the performance running category

Lemon Jelly unveils first knit shoe

Apr 28, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand Lemon Jelly has just expanded its portfolio with the launch of the LJ GLYDE, its first knitted shoe designed for spring and an active lifestyle

Nike to cut 1,400 jobs in operations and technology

Apr 27, 2026 / United States
The US-based company plans to cut 1,400 roles in operations and technology under the next phase of its “Win Now” turnaround plan, as stated in an memo by COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy
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