Footwear
Germany Retail: too early to claim victory on the retail performance
In recent months, the Textile Retail Index (including Clothing & Footwear) in Germany compares well to the pre-pandemic 2019 data. However, one must remember that 2019 was a terrible year for the German economy. As we write this Retail Flash, the consumer price index for footwear is following the upwards movement of prices in general and retailers are now looking on how to offset higher costs of raw materials and logistics in footwear imported from overseas. That said, it seems too early to claim victory on the retail performance in Germany
French footwear exports in growing mode
In the first eight months of 2021, French footwear exports increased by 19%, totalling 2.58 billion euros, as compared to the same period of 2020. Leather goods exports have also grown by 34%
ACLE to be rescheduled to 2022
The organisers of All China Leather Exhibition 2021 have taken the decision to reschedule the event, due to be held at the Shanghai New International. ACLE will now be held from the 31st of August to the 2nd of September in 2022
Havaianas with first production plant outside Brazil
The Argentine Grupo Blanco, which has been distributing Havaianas’ footwear in the country for the past four years, will now begin manufacturing it
Webinar: The life of COVID on leather
The webinar organised by the BFA will present the latest findings from researchers from De Montfort University and will answer questions such as How long can COVID-19 survive on shoe leather? and Is there a risk associated with cardboard shoeboxes?
Moncler and HOKA team up on limited edition
The global luxury brand and the performance footwear and apparel brand HOKA, a division of Deckers brands, collaborated to create a limited release of the mountain shoe Mafate Speed 2
Allbirds valued at 2.15 billion US dollars
The Californian-based company of sustainable footwear raised more than 300 million US dollars in its initial IPO, with shares growing by 91% on the first day of trading
Steve Madden with revenue increase
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children has reported revenue of 528.7 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2021
JD Sports acquires Cosmos
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands acquired 80% of Cosmos Sport S.A. (based in Crete, Greece). Cosmos operates 57 stores in Greece and 3 in Cyprus
Under Armour raises full-year guidance
The Baltimore-based sportswear giant has reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Revenue increased by 8%, reaching 1.5 billion US dollars
Capri raises full-year outlook
The fashion luxury group has reported revenue of 1.3 billion US dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, driven by strong performances of its brands Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace
Inspiramais to be held in Porto Alegre in January
The exhibition dedicated to innovation and design will be held in its next edition, in hybrid format, on the 25th and 26th of January in Porto Alegre (southern Brazil)
Retail take-off in Spain is not clear, despite improvement in confidence
Retail Sales Index in specialized stores in Spain are still some 20 percentage points below the pre-pandemic levels, registered in 2019. Confidence seems to be improving for consumers and retailers, but importers are more cautious. Online continues with a good performance, however, the online share is not enough to push retail up. Developments in the coming months will reveal the way for retail in Spain
US shoppers intend to keep buying shoes online into the holidays
According to the latest poll of likely holiday footwear shoppers from FDRA and Emerson College, most of the respondents intend to purchase online. This trend remains stable from last year
Deckers reports continued growth
In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Californian-based group posted revenue growth of 15.8%, reaching 721.9 million US dollars. This result was largely driven by Hoka’s performance-
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