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Bata Group appoints Panos Mytaros as CEO
The Swiss-based footwear group has appointed the former CEO of Danish group Ecco, Panos Mytaros, as its new head. He will join in September, taking over from Sandeep Kataria
Havaianas with new distribution model in North America
Alpargatas has entered into a supply chain and distribution agreement with the Eastman Group for its flip-flop brand in North America. This marks a shift from a direct operations to a distributor model
Ecco and Lowa to close factories in Slovakia
This summer, the German outdoor footwear brand Lowa and the Danish footwear brand Ecco are set to close their factories in Slovakia. This is a cause for concern for the country’s footwear industry
Portuguese group Kyaia launches new footwear brand
The Fred&Frederico brand, which was launched earlier this year and takes its inspiration from mountain sports, is a tribute to the founding family of the Kyaia Group
Cost of raw materials continues to worry the footwear industry
Cost of merchandise or raw materials maintains its position as the top concern for the footwear industry, according to respondents of the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. Domestic market challenges have intensified
8 000 attend June edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags
The 103rd edition of the Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories, held from the 14th to the 17th of June 2025, attracted around 8 000 atendees from over 100 countries
Darla-Jane Gilroy: the Global Footwear Future Coalition (GFFC) is uniting the industry
We spoke to Darla-Jane Gilroy, Founder of GFFC. In the first part of our interview, we talked about the creation of the coalition, its four main areas of action and the necessity of a collaborative, pre-competitive space to address systematic challenges within the footwear industry
Early Bird Registration for the UITIC Congress 2025 extended
The deadline for early bird registration for the next UITIC Congress, to be held in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September, has been extended until the 1st of July
US core retail sales hold their own
Continued growth in core retail sales in May was shown by data released by the US Census Bureau, despite a downturn in overall sales amid fluctuating tariffs, said the National Retail Federation
Bangladesh: leather and non-leather footwear exports on the rise in 2024-2025
Data from the Export Promotion Bureau reveals that Bangladesh’s footwear sector has shown an upward trend between July 2024 and May 2025, across both the leather and non-leather segments
Kizik names former Nike veteran as CEO
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand and its parent company, HandsFree Lab, have appointed Gareth Hosford, the former Nike and Converse executive, as Chief Executive Officer
Luca de Meo appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kering
The CEO of the automotive group Renault has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the luxury group Kering, marking a change in the company’s governance
Prada acquires a 10% stake in the Rino Mastrotto leather group
The Italian luxury group will hand over two tanneries to Rino Mastrotto, as well as an unspecified cash investment. This will enable Prada to exert greater control over its production process
APICCAPS shares key takeaways on Portuguese footwear at Vogue Business event
A panel discussion co-hosted by Vogue Business and APICCAPS shed light on major changes in the global production landscape, encouraging brands to rethink their manufacturing strategies
Footwear prices to increase over the next six months
75% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect footwear retail prices to increase over the next six months. The report with the results of the 12th edition of the survey is now available
US and China strike preliminary trade deal
The United States and China have reached a framework agreement on a trade deal that eases global trade tensions. However, the final terms have yet to be formally agreed upon by both governments
British consumers cut back on non-essential spending
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), May recorded the slowest growth in retail sales in 2025, as fashion and full price big-ticket items suffered from lower consumer confidence
Climbing the ladder from manufacturing to launching a brand: how can technology help?
JUST RELEASED! The latest World Footwear Innovation Paper explains how footwear manufacturers can use available technology to launch their own brands, and outlines other important considerations in the process
Inditex reports slower growth in the first quarter
The Spain-based fashion retailer saw a 1.5% year-on-year increase in sales in the first quarter of 2025. However, these figures fell short of expectations, highlighting a more challenging economic environment
EU Commission targets Shein over consumer protection concerns
The European Union Commission has urged Shein to comply with EU consumer protection laws, warning that the fast-fashion retailer could face fines if it fails to address the concerns that have been raised
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