Footwear
Prada posts strong first quarter performance
The Italian-based luxury group started 2023 with revenue growth of 22% in the first quarter, year-over-year, driven by the high desirability of both Prada and Miu Miu brands
Aldo Group signs licencing deal with Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has signed a long-term licensing agreement with the Aldo Group for handling Ted Baker footwear, handbags and small leather goods business
Columbia Sportswear earnings decline
The US-based company reported a net sales increase of 8% in the first quarter of 2023, but a net income decrease of 31%, as compared to the same period of last year
Under Armour reports solid fourth quarter
The US-based company posted profits in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, on a comparable basis to the same period of fiscal 2022, and delivered full-year revenue and earnings in line with the previous outlook
Hugo Boss raises full year outlook
The German-based fashion group has raised its forecast for the current financial year on the back of strong results recorded in the first quarter of 2023, in which its sales rose by 25% year-on-year
Alpargatas posts a decline in revenue and profits
The Brazilian owner of Havaianas announced that it is looking to increase efficiency after posting a decline in revenue and profits in the first quarter of 2023. The company's CEO has resigned
Foot Locker names former Nike executive to lead WSS brand
The US-based retailer has appointed Blanca Gonzalez to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective 15th of May
Skechers to acquire its Scandinavian distributor
The US-based footwear company announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase its existing Scandinavian distributor, Sports Connection Holding ApS
Catherine Hinderman: luxury isn’t just in the value of the product itself, it’s also in the story behind it
We sat with Catherine Hinderman, CEO and co-founder of the Indian-based brand Gaia Amore. Born out of a passion for culture, history and fashion, this brand stands for the concept of new luxury, that is, valuing not only the product but the hands and story behind it. And that story might have begun ages ago
Sam Edelman launches resale programme
The Caleres-owned footwear brand has unveiled a new resale programme for its products. Called ReLove, this peer-to-peer platform was created in partnership with the tech and sustainability platform Archive
Kankura Golf: ten years devoted to golf
With steady growth, the Portuguese brand of golf footwear has reached the 10-year milestone. Eyes are now set on the American dream and doubling sales already in 2025
Latin American Footwear Forum to be held in the Colombian city of Cúcuta
The next edition of the Latin American Footwear Forum will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of June in Cúcuta, Colombia, and address the topics of trade integration, sustainability and legal trade
Kohl's extends partnership with adaptive brand Billy Footwear
The US-based retailer has announced the extension of the partnership with the adaptive footwear brand Billy Footwear with the aim of broadening its offering of adaptive fashion
Skechers announces first quarter results
The US-based footwear company has reported record sales of 2.00 billion US dollars in the first quarter of 2023, up by 10% as compared to the same period of the previous year
Pölking goes bankrupt
The footwear wholesaler has filed for bankruptcy due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, joining the list of companies caught in a crisis in the German footwear sector-
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