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Zalando delivers 2025 growth across B2C and B2B
The Germany-based online fashion retailer has reported double-digit growth in GMV and revenue in 2025, driven by its acquisition of About You and progress in its B2C and B2B strategy pillars
Saks taps final 300 million USD of financing package
The multi-brand luxury retail company has drawn an additional 300 million US dollars of its 1.75 billion US dollars Chapter 11 financing package, bringing it closer to exiting bankruptcy
Yue Yuen revenue falls in 2025 despite resilient manufacturing
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer reported a year-on-year decline in revenue of 1.8% in 2025. The manufacturing business showed resilience in a year marked by weakness in the retail sector
Business coalition urges EU to fast-track deemed importer rules
A business coalition that includes the European Footwear Confederation (CEC) is urging the EU to implement deemed importer rules more quickly, as delays would lead to continued unfair competition in e-commerce
Portuguese brand TUAS reinvents ballet flats
The recently launched Portuguese brand TUAS has released two styles of ballet flats, designed to transcend seasonal trends and embody the emotion and individuality of every woman who wears them
Ferragamo confirms full-year revenue decline and discloses lower profits
The luxury group has confirmed its 2025 preliminary sales figures, while revealing a decline in profitability in a year marked by brand repositioning and a challenging wholesale environment
FAIST Voices: meet Vapesol
Part of the FAIST consortium, Vapesol is focusing on product development to bring more sustainability and circularity to the sole manufacturing process
Artificial Intelligence in the Footwear Sector: How are companies deploying AI?
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on artificial intelligence in the footwear sector and learn more about where and how companies are implementing it, including three real case studies from Portugal's FAIST project
Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation Soles4Souls has acquired a European footwear and apparel reconditioning company with the aim of expanding its global circular solutions capabilities
Germany Retail: Footwear under pressure amid clouded outlook
Germany’s footwear and leather goods sector remained under pressure in 2025, with weak consumer and retail confidence, falling sales, and substantial discounts weighing on the market, despite the expansion of the online channel and a significant increase in footwear imports. Looking ahead, industry representatives appear to anticipate cautious stabilisation rather than a clear rebound. While e-commerce and Germany’s role as a regional hub offer some support, weak domestic demand and persistent uncertainty continue to cloud the outlook
US import cargo volume expected to decline in the first half
Amid tariff uncertainty, US import cargo volumes are expected to fall in the first half of 2026. The potential impact of tensions with Iran on shipping remains unclear
Inditex profit rises to 6.2 billion euros in 2025
The Spain-based fashion retailer saw its profits rise by 6.2% year-on-year to reach 6.2 billion euros in 2025, with sales approaching 40 billion euros amidst continued global expansion
Frasers Group becomes Puma’s second-largest shareholder
The UK-based conglomerate has acquired a 5.77% stake in the sportswear group, establishing itself as the second-largest shareholder behind Anta Sports
Mango delivers double-digit revenue growth in 2025
The fashion retailer reported a year-on-year increase in turnover of 13% to 3.8 billion euros in 2025. This was achieved through continued international expansion and investment in stores, technology and logistics
Alpargatas posts strong full-year results
The Brazilian company posted strong 2025 results, driven by higher prices, an improved channel mix, and sales growth for its flagship brand Havaianas across both domestic and international markets
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