Footwear
Hoka drives growth for Deckers Brands
The Californian-based group reported that Hoka's net sales rose by 54.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the same quarter of last year, reaching 330.0 million US dollars
Tapestry announces retirement of COO Tom Glaser
The New York based fashion house, owner of brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has also announced Scott Roe is to be appointed to the dual role of CFO & COO of Tapestry
Prada reports strong first half
The Italian-based luxury group posted a net sales of increase of 22% in the first semester, as compared to the same period of the prior year, and is on track to meet midterm targets
US families anticipate spending the same or more on shoes for Back-to-School season
According to a national consumer survey, 78% of US families are expecting to spend the same or more on shoes for the Back-to-School season despite recession fears
Giovanna Ceolini appointed acting Chair of Assocalzaturifici
Currently serving the Italian Footwear Manufacturers' Association as Vice Chair, Giovanna Ceolini will take on the role of acting Chair of Assocalzaturifici. This will be temporary while procedures for the election of a new Chair are completed
VF reports net loss
The US-based company, owner of brands such as Vans and The North Face, posted a net loss of 56 million US dollars in the first quarter of 2023, "amid a softer consumer environment and inflationary pressures"
Hermès sales grow in the first half
The French-based luxury group posted a revenue increase in the first half of 2022, with all geographical areas recording "strong growth". Performance in Greater China bounced back in June
Capri aims at an 8 billion USD revenue goal
The group said at an Investor Day that it plans to increase the footwear and accessories sales of Jimmy Choo, Versace and Michael Kors, while also focusing on store growth
Kering reports strong performance
Despite the global macro uncertainty, the French-based group posted a solid sales growth in the first half of 2022 in each of its Houses. Yves Saint Laurent’s performance reached “new highs”
Elias Gröndal: the European footwear industry will be very strong
Today we spoke with Elias Gröndal, founder and CEO of the online footwear sourcing platform FindSourcing, now Resourced. We discussed some of the main topics impacting the footwear industry at the moment. Watch the video with our conversation
Steve Madden posts revenue growth
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children reported a revenue growth in the second quarter of 2022, confirming its full year outlook
Guanajuato reports a labour shortage
According to the Mexican Secretary of Sustainable Economic Development (SDES), Ramón Alfaro Gómez, the footwear sector is the most affected by the labour shortage
Hotter Shoes owner raises funding
The Unbound Group announced that it has raised a gross 3.3 million British pounds (3.93 million euros) in the placing and subscription of 20.8 million new shares to boost its growth strategy
Puma reports highest quarterly sales ever
Revenue of the sportswear giant exceeded 2 billion euros in the second quarter of 2022. Sales grew in all regions except in Greater China due to COVID-19-related lockdown measures
TOWORKFOR's Risky campaign wins advertising awards
The Portuguese safety footwear brand won nine awards at the Festival do Clube de Criativos of Portugal for the campaign that uses creatively three well-known names in the international cinema-
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