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Asics reports strong full year 2025 results
The Japan-based sportswear group ended the 2025 fiscal year with double-digit sales and profit growth, driven by strong global demand across the performance and lifestyle product categories
Import growth continues in Brazil’s footwear industry
Brazil’s footwear imports increased in January by 34.3% in volume and 31.2% in value year-on-year. This growth comes amid slowing domestic consumption and weakening national production
US House votes to scrap Trump’s tariffs on Canada
In a rare bipartisan rebuke, the US House of Representatives voted to revoke President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, although this is largely a symbolic gesture
MICAM expands global reach and redesigns fair layout
The leading trade fair has broadened its international reach and revamped its layout to enhance the visitor experience and business opportunities ahead of its 101st edition
Designer Brands appoints new CFO
The parent company of DSW and brands such as Topo Athletic, has appointed Sheamus Toal as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer
Netherlands Retail: The sector held its ground in 2025, but momentum is cooling
The retail sector in the Netherlands remained resilient in 2025, achieving moderate growth. However, the fashion retail sector, including the footwear sub-sector, was more volatile. While overall inflation eased, clothing and footwear saw subdued or negative price dynamics, potentially suggesting limited pricing power. Despite relatively stable retail sentiment, consumer confidence deteriorated towards the end of the year, which, together with a slowdown in footwear imports, points to a softer trade outlook
Portuguese footwear exports resist international downturn in 2025
Against a backdrop of global instability, the Portuguese footwear sector ended 2025 on a positive note, in contrast to the downward trend observed among the world’s leading producers
Brooks Running names VP of Footwear Product Strategy
The US-based running shoe company has appointed Claire Wood, a former New Balance and Sorel executive, to the newly created role of Vice President of Footwear Product Strategy
Birkenstock posts strong first-quarter growth on holiday demand
The Germany-based group has reported an 18% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter, driven by strong holiday demand. Despite facing currency headwinds and US tariffs, net profit surged by 151%
Hermès exceeds 16 billion euros in full-year revenue
The France-based luxury group has surpassed 16 billion euros in revenue in 2025, supported by double-digit growth in its leather goods and saddlery division. Profitability also improved
UK retail sales pick up in January
UK total retail sales rose by 2.7% in January, according to the BRC, surpassing the 12-month average of 2.3%. Post-Christmas discounts boosted spending on both food and in-store items
Crocs reports modest full-year revenue decline
The US-based casual footwear company reported a modest decline in full-year revenue in 2025. This reflects ongoing pressure on the HeyDude brand, while the core Crocs brand has remained stable
Saks Global to close nine stores as part of strategic store footprint optimisation
The group of high-end department stores said it would be closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores and one Neiman Marcus location as part of a broader plan to restructure and optimise its footprint
New EU regulations target destruction of unsold clothes and footwear
The European Commission has just adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories, and footwear
Caleres appoints first-ever head of New York Brands division
The US-based footwear company has appointed Kristen Sosa to the newly created position of Division President of Brand Portfolio – New York Brands, as it continues to strengthen its brand portfolio
Kering posts third straight year of falling sales
Kering has reported its third consecutive year of falling sales in 2025, with Gucci’s sales falling less than expected in the last quarter. A strategy outlining a return to growth is set to be presented in April
Crocs debuts new global campaign targeting younger consumers
Nearly 10 years after the last one, the casual footwear brand has launched a new global narrative. Wonderfully Unordinary is designed to reposition the brand, especially in the eyes of younger consumers
CEC welcomes technology centres as new associate members
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has introduced a new membership category to engage with stakeholders beyond national footwear associations. This new category will encompass technology centres
Amazon posts strong 2025 as it steps up AI spending
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant delivered robust fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, driven by double-digit revenue growth and accelerating AWS sales. For 2026, it plans to increase AI spending
Brooks Running delivers 16% revenue growth in full year 2025
The US-based running shoe company has ended the full year 2025 with a 16% year-on-year increase, extending its track record of growth to nine consecutive years
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