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Crocs raises full-year outlook
Crocs delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by solid direct-to-consumer growth and momentum in its core brand, leading the company to raise its full-year 2026 outlook
Lineapelle confirms over 1,000 exhibitors at September 2026 edition
The leading leather trade event for the luxury, fashion and design supply chains has confirmed that more than 1,000 exhibitors will participate in the September 2026 edition
International markets support Columbia Sportswear’s second-quarter growth
The US-based company has exceeded its sales guidance in the second quarter, with international growth partly offsetting weaker performance in the US and Canada
24.6 billion pairs: global footwear production in 2025
JUST RELEASED: In 2025, global footwear production remained broadly unchanged, recording a marginal increase of 0.1% to a total of 24.6 billion pairs, according to data from the World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Amazon reports 20% net sales growth in the second quarter
The Seattle-based online giant reported a 20% year-on-year increase in net sales in the second quarter, driven by strong growth in its AWS segment. Significant investment in AI infrastructure continues
adidas delivers record second-quarter revenue
The Germany-based company posted a record revenue of 6.74 billion euros in the second quarter, driven by double-digit sales growth across key markets and strong demand for its FIFA World Cup 2026 and Originals collections
Knowledge Roadmap comes to a close with Industry Open Day
This year’s ‘Knowledge Roadmap’ initiative, run by APICCAPS in schools with the aim of preparing future generations and attracting new talent, came to a close with an Industry Open Day
Global footwear production holds steady in 2025
JUST RELEASED: In 2025, global footwear production remained virtually unchanged, recording a marginal increase of 0.1% to a total of 24.6 billion pairs, according to data from the World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. This follows a revised estimate for the production figures in 2024, which now indicates a robust growth of nearly 10% for that year. While international trade volume saw a slight dip of 0.1%, the total value of exports rose by 1.6%, reaching 172 billion dollars
VF Corp raises full-year revenue guidance despite continued Vans weakness
The US-based company has raised its revenue guidance for the 2027 fiscal year after exceeding its own expectations in the first quarter. However, Vans remains a weak spot for the group
Birkenstock opens first community workshop store in China
The Germany-based footwear company has opened its first community workshop store in China. Located at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai, it is part of the company’s retail expansion in the country
Hermès posts solid first-half performance
The France-based luxury group posted a solid performance in the first half of the year, with sales growing across all markets except the Middle East
Genesco announces leadership transition at Schuh
The US-based footwear retailer Genesco has appointed Tomas Petersson as president of its UK business, Schuh. He replaces Colin Temple, who is retiring after 38 years with the company
Kering returns to growth
The French luxury group saw a return to revenue growth in the second quarter, with Gucci and other luxury brands making sequential improvements. This suggests that Kering’s turnaround efforts are gaining traction
Deckers delivers record first-quarter revenue
The California-based company reported a record revenue figure in the first quarter, surpassing 1 billion US dollars for the first time, thanks to continued sales growth driven by Hoka and UGG
BAREFooT European Shoe Fair to become biannual
Following the success of the second edition, which attracted over 100 exhibitors from 26 countries, the BAREFooT European Shoe Fair will be held twice a year, beginning in 2027
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