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Shoe Zone warns of full-year loss on weak demand and rising costs

Apr 30, 2026 / United Kingdom
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

Apr 30, 2026 / Brazil
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

adidas off to a strong start in 2026

Apr 30, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear company has reported a strong start to 2026, with double-digit sales growth and increased profitability, driven by widespread demand for its products across markets

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Asos confirms sharp underlying profitability growth in the H1

Apr 29, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based online fashion retailer reported a 51% increase in underlying profitability during the first half of the 2026 fiscal year. Declines in GMV and revenue were in line with expectations

Kizik launches its first running shoe

Apr 29, 2026 / United States
The US-based hands-free footwear company has launched the Freedom Run model. This marks a major expansion of the brand's proprietary hands-free technology into the performance running category

Lemon Jelly unveils first knit shoe

Apr 28, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand Lemon Jelly has just expanded its portfolio with the launch of the LJ GLYDE, its first knitted shoe designed for spring and an active lifestyle

New Circular Fibre Collective initiative aims to scale T2T recycling

Apr 28, 2026 / World
A new cross-industry initiative has been launched by The Fashion Pact and Fashion for Good to speed up the use of recycled and next-generation textile-to-textile (T2T) fibres throughout the global fashion industry

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Nike to cut 1,400 jobs in operations and technology

Apr 27, 2026 / United States
The US-based company plans to cut 1,400 roles in operations and technology under the next phase of its “Win Now” turnaround plan, as stated in an memo by COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy

Brazilian footwear industry outlook points to stability in 2026

Apr 24, 2026 / Brazil
The performance of the Brazilian footwear industry is expected to remain broadly stable in 2026, following a challenging start to the year marked by weak domestic consumption and falling export figures

Clarks returns to profit after a two-year downturn

Apr 24, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear company has bounced back to profitability in 2025 through strategic cost reductions, offsetting weaker consumer demand amid a more volatile retail backdrop

Ferragamo appoints Fabrizio Freda as Special Strategic Advisor

Apr 23, 2026 / Italy
Ferragamo Finanziaria, the holding company of the Ferragamo family and the controlling shareholder of the luxury group, has appointed the former CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies as Special Strategic Advisor

Yue Yen signals steep first-quarter profit drop of up to 55%

Apr 23, 2026 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer expects its first-quarter profit attributable to owners to fall 50-55% amid market headwinds, including fluctuating demand and reciprocal tariffs

ABF to separate Primark from food business by 2027

Apr 23, 2026 / United Kingdom
Following an in-depth review of the company’s structure, the board of Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced plans to separate the fashion retailer from its food business before the end of 2027
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