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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

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

Cambodian garments, footwear and travel goods exports on the rise

Sep 26, 2024 / Cambodia
In the first eight months of 2024, Cambodian’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods increased by 22.8% as compared to the same period of last year

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

Attendance at Lineapelle falls amid macroeconomic uncertainty

Sep 25, 2024 / Italy
In a context continuing macroeconomic headwinds, the last edition of Lineapelle focused on innovation and attracted 23,800 industry professionals, slightly less than in February

France Retail: still a blurred picture for footwear retail

Premium ContentSep 24, 2024 / France
French footwear retailers seem to be at a crossroads trying to figure out what will happen next. Prices are flat, sales are slow, consumer confidence is in general volatile, and stocks are building up (leading to a fall in imports). There was, however, a small improvement in consumer confidence in August, in line with the downward trend in inflation, suggesting that a much-needed relief may be reaching French households. Still, this may not be enough to boost retail sales this year as political uncertainty continues to cloud the horizon

Portuguese shoes in the spotlight with Emily in Paris

Sep 24, 2024 / Portugal
In Emily in Paris, one of the most popular series at the moment, Lily Collins, the protagonist who plays Emily Cooper, wears a pair of sandals by the Portuguese shoe brand Alameda Turquesa

UITIC unveils theme and programme for next Congress

Sep 24, 2024 / UITIC
The 22nd edition of the UITIC Congress will be held in Shanghai in August 2025, focusing on the footwear industry’s competitiveness and sustainability in an age of artificial intelligence

Nike veteran Elliot Hill succeeds John Donahoe at the company’s helm

Sep 23, 2024 / United States
Amid a broader restructuring, the US sportswear giant has announced that CEO John Donahoe is stepping down from his position and will be succeeded by former senior executive Elliot Hill

Deichmann explores footwear deal as Esprit faces bankruptcy

Sep 23, 2024 / Germany
The Germany-based shoe retailer Deichmann is interested in the footwear brand rights of the recently insolvent Esprit. The two companies have been collaborating since 2019

Ecco appoints Marc Martin as Head of Wholesale for Central Europe

Sep 23, 2024 / Denmark
The Danish footwear and leather group Ecco hired Marc Martin to oversee its wholesale business in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands

Skechers files patent infringement lawsuit against Rockport

Sep 20, 2024 / United States
The US-based company is accusing Rockport, as well as its parent company Authentic Brands Group and its licensee Marc Fisher, of allegedly making and selling shoes that infringe on its patented slip-in technology

Furturmoda announces partnership with IVACE International ahead of the event

Sep 20, 2024 / Spain
To attract a greater number of international companies, the Spanish trade fair has teamed up with the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE) for the 52nd edition of the event

US: shoe prices decline for the first time in a year in August

Sep 19, 2024 / United States
According to the latest data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), US footwear prices fell in August for the first time in a year, in line with the general inflation trend
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