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Cost of merchandise tops the list of concerns for the footwear industry
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members identified the most pressing problems impacting the footwear industry. Get free access to the report and read its main conclusions
Under Armour confirms corporate lay-offs
The Baltimore-based sportswear company has cut 50 roles across several units in its corporate workforce, says Footwear News, to help reduce expenses and achieve profitability
Positive perspetives for footwear businesses
In this edition of the Business Conditions survey, we asked our panel of experts to share their expectations about the health of the future business in the next semester. Read about the conclusions below
Average footwear prices expected to increase
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members predicted an increase of 7.3% in footwear prices over the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
Frasers Group to cut up to 200 jobs
The British retailer has confirmed it will cut around 200 jobs as it continues the process of increasing efficiencies across the company following a series of recent acquisitions
Portuguese footwear goes to school to prepare the generation of the future
The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) will carry out a three-years initiative in schools to attract a new generation of talent to the sector
Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown takes on a new role in the company
The co-founder and co-CEO of the Californian-based footwear brand has stepped down from his CEO role into Chief Innovation Officer. This move comes amid a round of lay-offs as losses mount
Pou Chen to slash further 6 000 jobs in Vietnam
Amid a continuing wave of declining orders, the Taiwanese-based footwear manufacturer, which is one of the largest employers in Ho Chi Minh City, will lay off around 6 000 people
Gap to cut about 1 800 jobs
The US-based apparel company will lay off about 1 800 jobs to streamline operations and cut costs, thus joining the list of US companies that have been downsizing over the past months
Prada Group plans to hire over 400 workers
The Italian-based luxury group has announced that it plans to hire more than 400 people by the end of 2023 to increase its production capacity and craftsmanship expertise in Italy
Amazon to cut another 9 000 jobs
The online retail giant announced that will lay off more 9 000 employees in the coming weeks, on top of the previously announced cuts that began in November and extended into January
Sustainable, please. But not more expensive!
Sustainability is on the agenda of most footwear brands. Given such importance, in the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey we have asked our experts if consumers will be willing to pay more for sustainability
About 400 Turkish footwear factories destroyed in February's earthquakes
Around 400 footwear factories were smashed in the footwear cluster of Antakya during the two earthquakes that hit southern Turkey and north-western Syria on the 6th of February 2023
Pou Chen to cut 6 000 jobs in Vietnam
The Taiwanese-based footwear manufacturer has reportedly slashed 3 000 jobs amidst weak demand. Another 3 000 people will not see their labour contracts extended by the end of the year
Zalando to cut hundreds of jobs
The German-based online retailer announced that it will cut hundreds of jobs due to the increasingly challenging macroeconomic environment experienced after the COVID-19 pandemic-
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