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AI expansion and About You acquisition drive Zalando’s first-quarter growth
The online fashion retailer posted solid first-quarter results, driven by AI efficiencies, growth in the number of active customers, and the early integration of synergies from the acquisition of About You
UK retailers warn of rising costs amid Middle East conflict
Amid growing concerns over the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, the British Retail Consortium has called on the UK government to ease mounting cost pressures on retailers
Puma reports solid start to the year, appoints new CFO
The Germany-based company has reported a solid start to the 2026 fiscal year, supported by its efforts to reduce inventory, and has also announced the appointment of Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer
Saks Global moves closer to exiting bankruptcy
The US multi-brand luxury retailer is one step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, having received court approval for its disclosure statement. This will allow creditors to vote on its restructuring plan
Amazon reports strong first-quarter results
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant reported a 17% increase in net sales in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year. The AWS segment delivered a noteworthy performance
Rocky Brands posts sales growth as tariffs weigh on margins and profits
The US-based footwear manufacturer posted a 9.1% year-on-year increase in net sales in the first quarter, but margins and profitability were under pressure from higher tariff-related costs during the period
Columbia Sportswear beats first-quarter expectations
The US-based outdoor company exceeded its own expectations in the first quarter, with strong international demand helping to offset weaker US sales and pressure related to tariffs
Eject relaunches brand with new international focus
The Portuguese footwear brand Eject is returning to the market with the launch of its Spring/Summer 2026 REBORN collection. This marks a new phase for the company
EU revises product scope, simplifies deforestation rules ahead of 2026 rollout
The European Commission (EU) has proposed updates to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which include removing hides and skins from its scope and simplifying compliance requirements for companies
Prada reports first-quarter growth
Despite a disrupted environment, the Italy-based luxury group reported a 3% organic growth in the first quarter of the year, supported by a solid performance in the Asia-Pacific and Americas regions
CIFF expands into Paris with curated showroom format
The Paris concept combines curated brand selection and buyer targeting, offering brands a collective alternative to going solo while keeping the focus on commercial meetings and market presence
Mira Groot from Rebel: understanding circularity in the Dutch footwear sector
In today’s interview, we spoke to Mira Groot, Circular Economy Consultant at Rebel, a strategy and advisory firm operating at the intersection of the public and private sectors. We focused on the “Steps towards a circular shoe chain” project to better grasp the issues and potential solutions involved in achieving circularity in the footwear industry
Crocs posts soft first quarter but raises full-year outlook
The US-based company reported a slight drop in revenue and earnings in the first quarter. However, stronger direct-to-consumer sales supported a modest increase in full-year guidance
Shoe Zone warns of full-year loss on weak demand and rising costs
The UK-based footwear retailer has warned that it expects a full-year loss, as weak demand and higher costs related to UK budget measures and geopolitical uncertainty continue to put pressure on trading
EU-Mercosur deal expected to boost Brazilian footwear exports
Optimism has been expressed by the Brazilian footwear industry regarding the potential impact of the provisional entry of the EU-Mercosur deal on the 1st of May, which is expected to provide a boost to the export sector
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