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Mango to open 45 new stores in France by 2028

Jun 12, 2026 / France
The Spain-based fashion retailer will invest 66 million euros in France between 2026 and 2028, opening 45 new stores. France is Mango’s leading international market

Shoe Carnival confirms name change to Shoe Station Group

Jun 12, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has announced that it has received shareholder approval to change its name to Shoe Station Group. The ticker symbol will change accordingly

Saks Global secures court approval for bankruptcy restructuring

Jun 11, 2026 / United States
The US multi-brand luxury retailer has secured court approval for its restructuring plan. This positions Saks Global to emerge from Chapter 11 with almost 75% less debt and broad creditor support

Asics to spin off the Onitsuka Tiger brand

Jun 11, 2026 / Japan
The Japan-based company has announced that it will spin off Onitsuka Tiger brand to accelerate decision-making. This follows strong growth driven by tourism and the rising global demand for retro sneakers

Nordstrom teams up with adidas for World Cup 2026

Jun 11, 2026 / United States
In order to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nordstrom and adidas have installed displays at 35 of the department store’s locations, including The Corner at its New York City flagship store

Designer Brands reiterates full-year outlook

Jun 10, 2026 / United States
The parent company of the DSW retail chain has reported a solid start to the year, with signs of stabilisation in the retail segment and increased profitability. Consequently, it has reaffirmed its full-year outlook

French authorities fine Shein over consumer protection breaches

Jun 10, 2026 / France
France has fined the China-based online retailer approximately 22 million euros over issues with returns, product information, and order confirmations. Shein will challenge the penalty

Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags: opening borders remains the ultimate business strategy

Jun 9, 2026 / Italy
Ahead of the 105th edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, taking place from the 13th to the 16th of June, discover how its organisation is reflecting on the impact of geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and supply-chain shifts on international commerce

Caleres delivers solid first quarter

Jun 9, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has reported strong first-quarter results, driven by growth across its brand portfolio, including the recently acquired Stuart Weitzman

USA-Iran Conflict: Footwear Industry Prepares Strategic Shifts in Suppliers and Logistics Routes

According to the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey conducted in April 2026, the ongoing instability arising from the geopolitical tension between Iran and USA is forcing a significant majority of the industry to re-evaluate its operational strategies

Kering appoints Gianfranco D’Attis as CEO of Alexander McQueen

Jun 8, 2026 / France
The France-based luxury group has appointed Gianfranco D’Attis as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander McQueen. He was most recently CEO at Prada

Portuguese Shoes campaign receives award

Jun 8, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear industry’s international campaign, “Time to Rewrite History”, which was developed as part of the BioShoes4All project, has won an award at The One Club for Creativity

TWODAYS returns to Rheinterrasse for Düsseldorf editions

Jun 5, 2026 / Germany
Igedo Exhibitions is repositioning its Düsseldorf offer around flexibility and relevance, returning to the Rheinterrasse for TWODAYS, with summer editions aligned to key city fashion moments

US proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in footwear sector

Jun 5, 2026 / Brazil
A preliminary US proposal to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports has sparked concern throughout the footwear industry, although this could still be revised before a final decision is made

Inditex reports strong start to fiscal 2026

Jun 5, 2026 / Spain
The Spain-based fashion group, which owns labels such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has reported a strong start to fiscal year 2026, with growth in sales and profitability
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