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adidas posts record 2025 revenue
The Germany-based group has reported a record revenue in 2025, driven by double-digit growth key product categories and markets. Despite tariffs and currency headwinds, continued growth is expected ahead
Kering creates two group centres of excellence
The France-based luxury group has announced the creation of two new group centres of excellence – Industry and Client – designed to support the operational performance and development of its Houses
Technical footwear drives Portuguese industry in foreign markets
Technical footwear is emerging as a key driver of Portugal’s footwear exports. This has helped the industry to maintain growth in 2025, despite a downturn affecting several major producing countries
Prada group delivers solid full-year results
The Italy-based luxury group delivered solid full-year results in 2025. This performance was due to the resilience of the Prada brand and the continued strong performance of Miu Miu
Trump’s trade halt threat raises concerns for the Spanish footwear industry
Amid heightened international tensions, the Spanish Footwear Industry Federation (FICE) has expressed concern following Trump’s threat to halt trade with Spain over military base access
Futurmoda ends with strong international turnout
The Elche trade fair, Futurmoda, drew more than 4,000 industry visitors, bringing together suppliers and buyers and highlighting fresh commercial leads. The next edition is scheduled for October 2026
On posts record annual revenue
The Switzerland-based sportswear group has surpassed the 3 billion Swiss francs (3.3 billion euros) revenue mark in 2025, thanks to strong performance across channels and regions
Italian footwear industry signals potential turnaround despite 2025 turnover decline
Preliminary figures released by Assocalzaturifici show signs of stabilisation in the Italian footwear sector, despite a 2.8% year-on-year decline in full-year 2025 turnover
Golden Goose reports full-year double-digit revenue growth
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported a 15% net revenue growth in 2025 as compared to the previous year, driven by the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business
Spain Retail: Fashion falters amid broader retail growth
While the broader Spanish economy expanded by 2.8% in 2025 and total retail sales grew steadily, driven largely by double-digit gains in e-commerce, the fashion sector struggled. On average, there was a monthly year-on-year decline of 0.8% in clothing and footwear sales, accompanied by sector-specific deflation despite positive headline inflation. Although consumer confidence remained relatively solid, households increasingly prioritised services and savings over fashion purchases
Capri Holdings appoints Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO
The US-based group has appointed Tyler Reddien as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer with effect from the 30th of March. He joins the company from The Body Shop
Wolverine Worldwide ends 2025 with growth
The US-based group ended the fourth quarter with strong performances from its key brands, Saucony and Merrell. The company reported higher revenue, expanding margins and increased earnings per share
German footwear manufacturers achieve modest sales growth in 2025
Sales by German footwear manufacturers rose by 3.2% year-on-year in 2025, according to the German Federal Association of the Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L)
Sandro Ferraro from Kenda Farben: chemical components, strategic footwear partners
We spoke to Sandro Ferraro, Global Commercial Director at Kenda Farben, an Italian manufacturer of chemical auxiliaries for the footwear industry. Our conversation focused on key areas related to chemical inputs in footwear, including regulation.
Puma swings to loss in 2025 following strategic reset initiatives
The Germany-based group swung to a net loss of 643.6 million in 2025 euros due to weaker sales and margin pressure following its strategic reset to streamline distribution and reduce promotions
Knowledge Roadshow brings the footwear industry into schools for the third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, APICCAPS has relaunched its ‘Knowledge Roadshow’ initiative, further strengthening the connection between the footwear industry and the school community
Asos rolls out hybrid virtual try-on in app update
The online fashion retailer has launched a virtual try-on feature, which allows customers to see how products would look on them by either uploading a photo or using an AI-generated model that looks like them
Shoe Carnival announces CEO transition
As Mark Worden leaves the company, Cliff Sifford, Shoe Carnival’s current Vice Chairman of the Board, will once again take on the role of President and Chief Executive on an interim basis
Kurt Geiger drives revenue growth for Steve Madden at the end of 2025
The US-based designer and marketer of footwear and accessories ended fiscal year 2025 with strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter, led by the recently acquired Kurt Geiger
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