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Farfetch posts GMV and revenue growth
Following the acquisition of a 47.5% stake in YOOX Net-A-Porter (YNAP), part of Richemont's group, the luxury online retailer announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022
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Caleres reports strong performance
The US-based footwear group posted record consolidated net sales and earnings in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, raising its sales outlook for the full year
Burberry obtains SBTi approval for net-zero emissions target
The UK-based group, which is set on reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 by reducing them across operations and the supply chain, is the first luxury company to receive this approval
8000kicks launches waterproof hemp backpack
The Portuguese brand known for its waterproof hemp shoes has now introduced the Everyday hemp backpack, raising almost half a million euros in funding on the Kickstarter platform
Ferragamo partners up with Farfetch to reach younger generations
The Italian luxury group is partnering up with the online luxury retailer to boost its digital innovations capabilities and "engage in conversation" with Millennial and Gen Z shoppers
Tapestry posts record yearly revenue
Despite reporting a weak fourth quarter, the owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman posted a record revenue of 6.7 billion US dollars over fiscal 2022, exceeding pre-pandemic levels
British Footwear Association names Jane Wilson to the role of Chair
Footwear veteran Jane Wilson has been appointed Chairman of the British Footwear Association (BFA), replacing Robert Perkins, who held the role for more than four years
Designer Brands announces second quarter results
The North-American company posted a solid performance this quarter, raising its full year guidance. It also said to remain optimistic about the goal of doubling owned brands' sales by 2026
Tod's founding family launches bid to delist the company
The Della Valle family said their holding company would pay 40 euros per share to delist the company from the Milan-based stock exchange. The goal is to strengthen the underperforming luxury group
Foot Locker appoints Mary Dillon as CEO
The US-based footwear retailer named the former Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon to the role of CEO, following Richard Johnson's decision to retire after being with the company for nearly 30 years
Shoe Carnival reports a sales decline
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories posted net sales of 312.2 million US dollars in the second quarter of 2022, which reflects a drop of 6% as compared to the same period of 2021
Footwear exports: China leads but Vietnam is the success story
This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2022 Yearbook, recently released, and focusing on the analysis of the footwear industry in 2021
Amazon's carbon emissions grew in 2021
The online retail giant reported an 18% increase year-over-year in planet-warming carbon emissions last year due to the surge in online sales during the COVID-19 pandemic
Puma to host sustainable fashion conference in London
The sports giant aims to discuss solutions for some of the fashion industry’s most pressing sustainability challenges such as waste, materials and climate change at a global event in September. Conference of the People will take place in London
58.8% of the footwear produced in 2021 was exported
This represents the lowest percentage in a decade, according to the World Footwear 2022 Yearbook, recently released. Read more about it today
Aymod: number of visitors is expected to reach about 30 000
In the aftermath of the success of the latest edition of the Aymod Fair, we spoke with Mr Berke Içten, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Footwear Industrialists Association of Türkiye (TASD), to anticipate the upcoming edition, to be held from the 28th of September to the 1st of October
Caleres announces timeline for planned executive succession
Diane Sullivan, who served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for more than a decade, will retire as CEO of Caleres on January and will take on the role of Executive Chairman. At that time, Jay Schmidt, President of Caleres, will succeed as CEO
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