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Burberry reports a 5% growth in comparable sales in the first quarter
The luxury group reported a 5% year-on-year increase in comparable retail sales during the first quarter of the 2027 financial year, supported by continued strong demand for outerwear
Italian footwear turnover falls by 2.7% as exports weaken
The Italian footwear sector experienced a slowdown in exports in the first quarter of 2026, with turnover declining by 2.7%, despite a modest recovery in domestic consumption
Zara Larsson wears boots crafted in Portugal by PC Footwear
The Portuguese company PC Footwear has completed another high-profile international project by creating a collection of bespoke boots for Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson
US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in the footwear industry
The US will impose a 25% tariff on several Brazilian goods, including footwear, from the 22nd of July, following a year-long investigation into trade practices the US administration considers to be unfair
Stella International reports first-half results in line with expectations
The Hong Kong-based group reported first-half results in line with expectations, with revenue up by 1.5% year-on-year, and announced that three new factories are on track to begin operating in the second half
adidas expands India sourcing with new facility
The Germany-based sportswear company is expanding its footwear production in India by setting up a new manufacturing facility with Evervan Kothari Footwear in Karur, Tamil Nadu
Richemont starts the year on a positive note
The Switzerland-based luxury group reported a 20% year-on-year increase in sales at constant exchange rates in the first quarter of the 2026 financial year, supported by growth across all regions
Phyllis Rein from FSNYE: business is built on relationships
In today’s interview, we spoke to Phyllis Rein, the President and CEO of the Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE). We talked about the latest edition of the show, as well as the main trends observed in footwear and the trade fair landscape
US retail body reports higher imports, sales growth and early back-to-school season
US retailers are increasing imports ahead of potential tariff changes, while retail sales continued to grow in June and consumers started their back-to-school shopping earlier than usual
Dr. Martens maintains full-year outlook as US growth continues
The British footwear brand said in a trading update that its performance since the start of the 2027 financial year had been in line with expectations and that it was maintaining its full-year guidance
European Commission formally removes leather from EUDR scope
The European Commission has formally adopted a Delegated Act that removes cattle hides, skins and leather from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), confirming a proposal first put forward in May
Kering expands Academy for Excellence with education partnerships
The France-based luxury group has expanded its Academy for Excellence by collaborating with eight Italian educational institutions to train the next generation of luxury artisans
New Generation: meet Dalida de Freitas Durrier, VIRAL
VIRAL is a Portuguese handbag brand founded by Dalida de Freitas Durrier. Using upcycled leather, it creates contemporary designs that combine exclusivity with a more conscious approach to production
On restructures commercial leadership with two executive appointments
To achieve its long-term, consumer-centric goals, sportswear company On is restructuring its global sales organisation by dividing its current commercial leadership team into two
Fast Retailing raises full-year outlook again after strong third quarter
The Japan-based fashion retailer Fast Retailing has raised its full-year outlook again after reporting strong third-quarter results, driven by Uniqlo’s operations worldwide
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