World Footwear

Partnerships

Aldo Group strengthens relationship with ABG

Nov 3, 2023 / United States
The footwear group has signed a new licensee agreement with the Authentic Brands Group (ABG) concerning the recently acquired Roxy label, just a few months after inking two other deals

Inditex signs a three-year agreement to buy recycled polyester for 70 million euros

Nov 2, 2023 / Spain
The owner of Zara, among others, will be collaborating with the material sciences company Ambercycle to help scale a textile made from post-industrial and post-consumer polyester waste

Inditex teams up with Maersk to reduce its maritime transport emissions

Oct 24, 2023 / Spain
The fashion group has partnered with the freight group Maersk to reduce its GHG emissions from maritime logistics by incorporating alternative fuels into all its inbound routes with the carrier

Partnership between Richemont and Farfetch receives antitrust clearance

Oct 24, 2023 / United Kingdom
The European Commission (EC) has “unconditionally” approved Farfetch’s acquisition of a 47.5% stake in Yoox Net-a-Porter. The EC was the last regulatory authority required to give authorisation

Inditex and the International Apparel Federation join forces

Oct 12, 2023 / Spain
The Spanish-based group and the International Apparel Federation have signed an agreement to drive a transformation in the global fashion industry in the fields of circularity, traceability and worker well-being

The Burberry Foundation announces programme to support young Ukrainians

Oct 9, 2023 / United Kingdom
The foundation set up by the Burberry Group is partnering with the organization Save the Children to launch the Life Chances programme, which aims to support young people affected by the war in Ukraine

Puma marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Porsche 911

Sep 13, 2023 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has teamed up with Porsche to launch two exclusive limited-edition sneaker models that honour the legacy of the iconic Porsche 911

ANWR and Sabu team up to strengthen German footwear retail

Sep 1, 2023 / Germany
Footwear buying group ANWR and shoe retail cooperative Sabu have joined forces to ensure the future viability of its members. Emphasis will be placed on revitalising the retail landscape and developing the workforce

ABG announces partnership to grow Hunter Boots in China and Southeast Asia

Aug 30, 2023 / United States
Authentic Brands Group has entered a joint venture with the Shanghai-based provider of brand management solutions Baozun to grow the Hunter brand in China and Southeast Asia

Under Armour signs sourcing deal with Hemp Black

Aug 21, 2023 / United States
The agreement between the sportswear giant and the manufacturer, involves the provision of specialty yarns treated with a patented activated carbon process, which has received certification from the Cradle-to-Cradle Institute

Prada announces partnership with ZDHC

Aug 18, 2023 / Italy
The Milan-based group announced as a “Signatory Friend” the launch of the partnership with ZDHC - Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals, the global multi-stakeholder initiative

LVMH: Premium Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Aug 16, 2023 / France
According to LVMH, this partnership will enable the artisans across the group to contribute their creativity, know-how, and sense of French art de vivre to the organization of the high-level sports competition

adidas to further release existing YEEZY products this month

Aug 2, 2023 / Germany
A second batch of YEEZY products will be released in phases throughout August, with a significant amount to be donated to selected organisations working to combat discrimination and hate

JD Sports expands to the Middle East with new franchising deal

Jul 19, 2023 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer has signed a 10-year franchise agreement with the Dubai-based brand management company GMG that will allow it to expand into the Middle East

Burberry expands its global youth empowerment programme

Jul 6, 2023 / United Kingdom
The UK-based luxury group has announced the expansion of its Burberry Inspire youth community programme. The aim is now to support 500 000 young people worldwide in the next three years
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