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Authentic closes Guess acquisition
Authentic Brands Group has completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in Guess’s intellectual property (IP), making Guess the second-largest brand in its portfolio after Reebok
Bottega Veneta CEO set to step down
Kering, the France-based luxury group that owns Bottega Veneta, has announced that the label’s Chief Executive Officer, Bartolomeo Rongone, will be leaving the group on the 31st of March
New footwear material trends revealed by industry survey
Industry experts point to sustainable natural fibres as the dominant footwear material trend for the next two years, a key insight from the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey conducted at the end of 2025
Luís Onofre launches shoe golf line
Portuguese footwear designer Luís Onofre has launched Clubhouse Heritage, a new line of golf shoes that combines tradition and refinement with a sporting spirit
JD Sports sees improved North America performance in the fourth quarter
The UK-based sportswear retailer has reported an improvement in its largest market, North America, in the fourth quarter, with like-for-like sales returning to year-on-year growth
FAIST Voices: meet Olifel
Under the FAIST, Olifel, a software provider company based in Felgueiras, is exploring how artificial intelligence can help footwear companies modernise their production processes under the FAIST project
Trump backs down on Greenland tariff threat
The US has cancelled its threat to impose tariffs on eight European countries in an effort to push for US control of Greenland, following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Former adidas executive appointed CEO of Axel Arigato
Frédéric Serrant has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato. He will succeed Albin Johansson, who co-founded the brand and will remain as Chairman of the Board
Brazilian exports end 2025 on stable ground as imports continue to rise
Despite the negative impact of US tariffs on Brazilian footwear exports, the industry ended 2025 broadly stable, according to Abicalçados. Meanwhile, imports continue to rise
Under Armour announces executive leadership changes
As part of its transformation strategy, the Baltimore-based sportswear company has appointed Kara Trent as Chief Merchandising Officer and Adam Peake as President of the Americas
Burberry grows in the third quarter
The UK-based group reported a 3% year-on-year growth in comparable sales in the third quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, thanks to solid performance in the Asia-Pacific and Greater China regions
US threatens tariff hikes on eight European countries over Greenland dispute
President Donald Trump announced that the US plans to impose additional tariffs on imports from eight European countries, citing a dispute over Greenland as the reason
Pikolinos names non-family executive as CEO
The Spanish footwear group has appointed Francisco Sánchez as Chief Executive Officer. He will collaborate with the Perán family to oversee the group’s development and international expansion
Edvin Prençe, President of ProEksport: towards a more value-added footwear industry in Albania
We spoke to Edvin Prençe, President of ProEksport, the official representative body for Albania’s clothing and footwear industry. Among other topics, we discussed ProEksport’s role in the country, the importance of multi-country partnerships and the current state and future of the sector in Albania
Zalando plans to close its Erfurt logistics centre
Following its acquisition of About You, the German online retailer will streamline its European logistics network. This will include the closure of the Erfurt fulfilment centre by September 2026
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