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Golden Goose welcomes Bizzarri to the board at a time of strong momentum

Apr 26, 2024 / Italy
Former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joins the board of the Italian luxury sneaker company as sales continue to grow, driven by strong performance across all regions

Marco Gobbetti confirmed as CEO of Ferragamo

Apr 26, 2024 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury group has confirmed the appointment of Marco Gobbetti as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the luxury company until the end of 2026

US regulator moves to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri

Apr 25, 2024 / United States
The Federal Trade Commission (FCT) has filed a lawsuit to block the merger of luxury fashion conglomerates Tapestry and Capri Holdings, arguing that it would lead to higher prices for US consumers

Harvey Nichols appoints new CEO

Apr 24, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British department store Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Julia Goddard as CEO. She joins the company from Alexander McQueen, where she spent 14 years

Another exit at Under Armour

Apr 22, 2024 / United States
Chief People and Administrative Officer Tchernavia Rocker will leave the company on the 1st of June 2024 “for personal reasons”, the Baltimore-based sportswear company said in an SEC filing

Better-than-expected first quarter prompts adidas to raise guidance

Apr 22, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has announced better-than-expected figures in its preliminary results for the first quarter of 2024, raising its full-year guidance in result

Crocs appoints new president for Heydude

Apr 19, 2024 / United States
The US footwear company has announced the appointment of Terence Reilly as incoming Executive Vice President and President for the Heydude brand, effective from the 29th of April

Sports category drives first quarter growth for Stella Holdings

Apr 19, 2024 / Hong Kong
The footwear manufacturer has reported an unaudited consolidated revenue increase of 18.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, mainly due to demand for sports products

Zara and H&M allegedly linked to illegal deforestation, land grabbing and violence

Apr 18, 2024 / World
NGO Earthsight has accused H&M and Inditex of allegedly using cotton linked to land grabbing, illegal deforestation, violence, human rights violations and corruption in Brazil

LAST CALL! Join the 10th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Apr 16, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Puma launches first global campaign in 10 years

Apr 15, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has recently launched the “See The Game Like We Do: FOREVER. FASTER.” campaign to reinforce its positioning as “the fastest sports brand” in the world

Golden Goose posts double-digit growth

Apr 15, 2024 / Italy
Ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), the Italian-based luxury brand, known for its Superstar sneakers and distressed styles, has posted an 18% year-on-year net sales growth in 2023

Kidpik and Nina Footwear announce merger

Apr 11, 2024 / United States
The subscription-based online children’s clothing retailer and the company that owns the Nina Footwear brand, which specialises in women’s and children’s dress shoes, have entered into a definitive merger agreement

Strong year 2023 for Decathlon

Apr 10, 2024 / France
The French group reported a “robust economic performance” in 2023, saying it had “laid a strong foundation for the future” under its new ‘Move People Through the Wonders of Sport’ strategy

Capri Holdings acquires the Italian shoemaker Sicla

Apr 10, 2024 / United States
The US-based conglomerate has signed an agreement to buy Sicla, the Tuscan shoemaker known for producing some of its Jimmy Choo’s collections. The move is designed to strengthen Capri’s manufacturing capabilities
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