Footwear
Designer Brands announces first quarter results
After seeing its sales and earnings decline in the first quarter of 2023, the North American company has decided to approach the rest of the year with “heightened” caution, lowering its full year guidance in result
adidas and Prada team up on first-ever football boot collection
The German-based sportswear company and the Italian luxury house have unveiled the “adidas Football for Prada” collection, combining the unique features of their DNA
Caleres first quarter sales decrease
The US-based group has posted a 9.8% year-over-year sales decline in the first quarter of 2023, amid a challenging operating environment that forced it to take several cost-cutting measures
Spain Retail: good signs for retail in the first quarter of the year
Several indicators showed that consumer confidence is improving, reversing the downward trend seen after the invasion of Ukraine, but overall, consumer sentiment remains rather pessimistic. On the other hand, retailer confidence has been on the rise since January. In fact, the TCF (Textile, Clothing and Footwear) Retail Index (seasonally adjusted, by Eurostat), which had been recovering modestly from June to November 2022, soared thereafter as if Christmas were an uninterrupted season for the entire first quarter of 2023, and even the imports’ behaviour seems to have anticipated a sales boom. Meanwhile, expectations for online sales in 2023 are overall positive, but comparisons with the pandemic period might be misleading
Authentic Brands Group acquires Hunter Boots IP
Speculation is over. The New York-based brand management company has acquired the intellectual property of the British heritage brand Hunter Boots for an undisclosed sum
Dr Martens reaches revenue milestone
The UK-based brand achieved 1 billion British pounds in revenue during fiscal 2023, highlighting the good performances in the EMEA and Japan, but a weaker result in the American region
Portuguese footwear exports show resilience in the first quarter
The Portuguese footwear sector proved its resilience in a more difficult environment by exporting 20 million pairs worth 526 million euros in the first quarter of 2023, down by 4.4% in volume but up by 6.8% over the same period of 2022
Genesco lowers full year outlook
After recording a decline in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, driven by lower consumer demand at the Journeys brand, the US-based footwear company reduced its guidance for the remaining year
Nike appoints new CEO for Converse
Following last week’s announcement of leadership changes, the US-based sportswear giant has now appointed Jared Carver to the role of CEO of Converse, effective as of the 1st of June
Clergerie future owner is to be chosen this month
After being placed into receivership on the 29th of March, the future owner of the French-based luxury shoe brand will be decided on the 14th of June by a Paris-based commercial court
Deckers announces full year results
The US-based company reported that its 2023 fiscal net sales reached 3.15 billion US dollars, up by 15.1% from the prior year, with the Hoka brand driving the company's growth during the year
Wolverine Worldwide announces new leadership appointments
Chris Hufnagel was named company's President. Two brand leaders were also appointed to support the global brand-building strategy
Shoe Carnival first quarter sales decrease
The US-based retailer saw its sales decline in the first quarter of 2023 due to the impact of inflation on its customers’ purchasing power, reduced federal tax refunds and poor weather conditions
Mizuno with record annual revenue
The Japan-based sportswear company announced that its fiscal 2022 revenue grew by 22.8% over the prior year, reaching the “record” amount of 212.0 billion Japanese yen (1.50 billion USD)
Permira to acquire majority stake in Gruppo Florence
Funds advised by the global private equity firm Permira have agreed to acquire a majority stake in luxury goods manufacturer Gruppo Florence-
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