Strategy
Caleres reiterates full year outlook and announces three-year strategic growth plan
The US-based footwear company confirmed its third quarter and fiscal 2023 guidance and introduced a three-year strategic and financial plan focused on four key areas
Wolverine Worldwide sells US Leathers and Hush Puppies IP in Greater China
The company announced that its US Leathers business has been sold to New Balance and that Hush Puppies' intellectual property in Greater China will be sold to its current sublicense in the region
JD Sports to take full control of the Iberian Business
The UK-based retailer intends to buy the remaining 49.98% shares in the Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) for 500.1 million euros, thereby acquiring 100% ownership
Nike reorganizes senior leadership team
The sportswear giant is promoting Heidi O'Neill to the role of President, Consumer, Product and Brand, and Craig Williams to President, Geographies and Marketplace
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
Zalando reviews brand portfolio to raise its relevance
Based on a shift in consumer behaviour, the German-based e-tailer plans to increase the relevance of its brand assortment according to three criteria: inspiration, curation and personalisation
Stella International launches three-year growth plan
The footwear manufacturer confirmed its positive 2022 results, while taking the opportunity to launch a three-year plan (2023 – 2025) that focuses on growth and margin expansion
Foot Locker unveils long-term growth strategy
After announcing its full year and fourth quarter results, in which both sales and earnings declined over fiscal 2021, the US-based retailer introduced its long-term growth plan ‘Lace Up’
Rosana Perán Bazán (Fice & Pikolinos): price is a short-term advantage but added value is forever
Watch the interview with Rosana Perán Bazán, FICE President & Grupo Pikolinos Vice-President. We had a nice conversation with Rosana to understand the state of the footwear industry in Spain, and discuss some of the pressing issues of the footwear industry
Portuguese footwear industry to invest 600 million euros in the next 8 years
The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) has unveiled the new Strategic Plan of the Footwear Cluster 2030, setting in motion another decade of growth
Ellen Schmidt-Delvin: we are all looking to Europe to show us the next innovation
Today we are sharing with you an interview with Ellen Schmidt-Delvin, Cofounder and Executive Director, University of Oregon. We have talked with Ellen about traceability, sustainability and innovation and all pressing issues of the footwear industry
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
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
Nike accelerates its DTC strategy
Foot Locker is expecting its amount of Nike products to decline thanks to its accelerated strategic shift to DTC, but also due to the retailer’s own diversification efforts
Foot solutions buys Florida-based retailer Happy Feet
The international retailer of wellness footwear and custom orthotic insoles has announced the acquisition of the retailer Happy Feet. Details of the transaction were not disclosed-
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