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Cost of merchandise tops the list of concerns for the footwear industry

Premium ContentJun 27, 2023 / Business Conditions Survey
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

Namibian charity donates leather shoes for children to go to school

Jun 27, 2023 / Namibia
The Never Walk Alone project, launched by Tim Ekandjo in August 2021, has to date donated over 7 850 pairs of leather shoes to help children go to school

Manolo Blahnik with new Chief Commercial Officer

Jun 27, 2023 / United Kingdom
The luxury shoemaker has named Elodie Bougenault as its new Chief Commercial Officer. She will spearhead the brand's global commercial direction, at a time when Manolo Blahnik looks to revamp business in Asia

White Mountain expands into footwear for children

Jun 27, 2023 / United States
The US-based women's footwear label, owned by American Exchange Group, is expanding into a new product category, namely footwear for girls

Puma names new General Manager in China

Jun 26, 2023 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear company has named Shirley Li as General Manager in China, as part of its strategy to strengthen its business in China, one of the company's key markets

Cindy Crawford wears Alameda Turquesa

Jun 23, 2023 / Portugal
Cindy Crawford is the latest name in the list of international public figures to wear Portuguese shoes. The actress and model was recently seen with a pair of sandals from Alameda Turquesa

Under Armour confirms corporate lay-offs

Jun 23, 2023 / United States
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

Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags closes with a 9 000 attendance

Jun 23, 2023 / Italy
The last edition of the Italian trade fair attracted 9 000 visitors, up by 12.% from June's 2022 edition. As anticipated, the exhibition saw the return of a large number of Chinese exhibitors

Willian A. Parrado (ACICAM): it is important to discuss the integration of processes in Latin America

Premium ContentJun 22, 2023 / Colombia
On the occasion of the Latin American Footwear Forum, taking place in Colombia, we spoke with Willian A. Parrado, Executive Vice President of ACICAM, about the challenges and opportunities of the footwear trade in Latin America today

Brazilian footwear exports fall

Jun 22, 2023 / Brazil
In May, Brazilian footwear exports fell by 18.7% in volume and 5.6% in value, year-over-year, due to the devaluation of the dollar, the slowdown of the economy and the rise in Chinese exports

Kurt Geiger secures funding to boost international growth

Jun 22, 2023 / United Kingdom
The London-based retailer announced that it has secured a new funding deal to refinance its debt and fuel its international growth plans

VF Corp appoints Bracken Darrel as President and CEO

Jun 21, 2023 / United States
The US-based footwear group has appointed Bracken Darrel to the role of President and CEO, effective on the 17th of July. He joins VF from Logitech International, where he held the same position since 2013

Aldo teams up with Brook Brothers

Jun 21, 2023 / United States
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and the Canadian-based Aldo Group have entered a partnership to expand Brooks Brothers' assortment of men's footwear and small leather goods

Positive perspetives for footwear businesses

Premium ContentJun 20, 2023 / Business Conditions Survey
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

Rockport files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

Jun 20, 2023 / United States
The Massachusetts-based footwear company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a District Court in Delaware. Meanwhile, its CEO, Gregg Ribatt, has resigned
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