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Xicatas: the shoe that matches the summer

Jul 4, 2022 / Portugal
Portuguese-based brand Nobrand launched its very own line of espadrilles for Summer in various colours, patterns and fabrics, naming them Xicatas

Ferragamo opens NFT booth in Soho's concept store

Jul 4, 2022 / Italy
The space, conceived as a new retail experience and creative hub, includes a hologram sneaker customization tool and an immersive NFT boot that allows customers to create their digital artwork

Germany Retail: war and inflation raise concerns for retail

Premium ContentJul 1, 2022 / World Footwear Reports
Despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in February, the declining trend of the TCF (Textile, Clothing, and Footwear) Retail Sales Index is clear and is aligned with the plunge in consumer confidence. The war in Ukraine and the high inflation are playing a major role in the severe blow inflicted on both consumers’ and retailers’ confidence. Meanwhile, footwear consumer prices have slightly increased in March, and it is foreseeable that companies continue passing on higher costs to consumers in the near future

H&M with sales growth

Jul 1, 2022 / Sweden
The Sweden-based fashion group reported sales growth of 17% in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, highlighting the return of customers to physical stores

Founder of Rockport & Samuel Hubbard Shoe dies

Jul 1, 2022 / United States
Bruce R. Katz, the founder of both the Rockport Shoe and Samuel Hubbard companies, passed away on the 26th of June, at 75, after suffering injuries from a fall at his home in California

Nike announces fourth quarter and full year results

Jun 30, 2022 / United States
The US-based company posted full year revenue growth despite the impact of COVID-19-related disruptions in China and higher freight and logistics costs in the fourth quarter performance

ASSOMAC and UITIC join to organise 2023 Congress

Jun 30, 2022 / UITIC Congress 2023
The partnership between the National Association of Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leathergoods and Tanning Technologies (ASSOMAC) and the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) has been announced during a press conference in Milan

Bangladeshi leather exports surpass strategic target set for the year

Jun 29, 2022 / Bangladesh
From July 2021 to May 2022, overall leather exports totalled 1.11 billion US dollars, topping the strategic target set of 1.03 billion US dollars for the full financial year

Genesco appoints Gregory A. Sandfort lead independent Director

Jun 29, 2022 / United States
The former Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tractor Supply Company has joined the Genesco Board in 2021. Sandfort succeeds Matthew C. Diamond who has served in that role for the past four years

Fleet Feet to acquire Marathon Sports

Jun 29, 2022 / United States
The US franchisor of locally owned and operated running stores announced that it will acquire the New England-based running retailer Marathon Sports and its soundRunner and Runner's Alley brands

Angela Ogbechie is Deckers new Chief Supply Chain Officer

Jun 28, 2022 / United States
The California-based brand footwear, apparel and accessories has promoted Angela Ogbechie to the newly created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer. David Lafitte will step down as Chief Operating Officer

Nike to fully exit Russia

Jun 28, 2022 / United States
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US-based sportswear giant halted operations in the country. But now has decided to leave the Russian marketplace for good

Employment level to increase in the footwear industry

Premium ContentJun 27, 2022 / Business Conditions Survey
This is one of the main outcomes of the most recent edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. Access the complete report free of charge and read more about the expectations of our panel of international footwear experts

Zalando cuts outlook as macroeconomic conditions worsen

Jun 24, 2022 / Germany
The online retailer revised its guidance for fiscal 2022 due to the deterioration of macroeconomic conditions over the second quarter. EU consumer confidence index decreased further in June

Portuguese Savana launches NEW.VE

Jun 24, 2022 / Portugal
The company specialized in the production of children’s footwear has just launched at the latest edition of Expo Riva the eco-friendly brand New.Ve (New Version of the World)
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