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VF Corp cuts 500 jobs
The owner of Vans, The North Face and Timberland has announced that it has fired 500 employees worldwide as it seeks to restructure its business and improve operations globally
Ecodesign Regulation deal welcomed by CEC
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has welcomed the agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the European Commission’s proposed legislation on ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation
50 years of Portuguese Felmini
Founded in 1973 by Joaquim Moreira, the women's shoes brand is present in more than 35 countries worldwide and has 1 500 points of sale in countries such as Italy, France, Germany and Spain
Austria and Germany continue to see a wave of insolvencies and closures
Richter Schuhe, Europe’s oldest children’s shoemaker, and fashion retail chain Aachener have filed for bankruptcy. Deichmann to close its My Shoes stores in Austria and Germany by the end of 2024
Premium ceases to exist, Seek continues
The trade fair landscape in Berlin has changed, as Premium, which started in 2003, will no longer take place. Only its streetwear counterpart Seek will continue
New creative director at Tod’s
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director of the Tod’s brand. He succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who stepped down in July
Bangladeshi leather exports on a downward trend
Bangladesh's leather exports have been on a downward trend, mainly due to the performance of the leather footwear segment, whose exports fell by 34.75% year-on-year from July to November
World Footwear Voices: interview with Haroldo Ferreira from ABICALÇADOS
Today we bring you a conversation with Haroldo Ferreira, Executive President of ABICALÇADOS, the Brazilian Footwear Industry Association. This is the first episode of the new World Footwear Voices
Genesco reports drop in sales and profits
Amid a difficult operating environment, the footwear retailer reported a third quarter decline in sales and profits. Schuh and Johnston & Murphy results helped offset Journeys’ performance
Merrell appoints a new Chief Marketing Officer
The outdoor footwear brand owned by Wolverine Worldwide has announced the appointment of Pallav Tamaskar as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Romika, Westland and Gerry Weber brands to be marketed under the Josef Seibel umbrella
The German shoe manufacturer Josef Seibel has announced that it will consolidate and market the Romika, Westland and Gerry Weber brands under the company's name from the fall/winter 2024 season
Simac Tanning Tech 2023: paving the way for a digital and sustainable transition
The international exhibition of machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries demonstrated the vitality of a strategic sector for the Italian economy, committed to a digital and sustainable transition
Caleres looks to grow internationally
Looking to expand globally, the US-based footwear company has strengthened its team with the appointment of Erika Mackoul as Senior Vice President of International
Kering finalises the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino
The French-based luxury group announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 30% shareholding in Valentino, following approval from the antitrust authorities
Lower demand impacts Designer Brands’ third quarter results
The footwear company reported lower third-quarter sales and profits due to a contraction in the footwear market caused by unseasonably warm weather. As a result, it cut its full year guidance
US online sales to exceed 1.1 trillion dollars in 2023
E-commerce sales in the US are on track to exceed 1.1 trillion US dollars in 2023, up by 7% over 2022. But this growth is set to be the weakest since the 2009 recession
Stella McCartney names new CEO
Amandine Ohayon has been appointed the new CEO of the British premium shoe and ready-to-wear brand. She succeeds Gabriele Maggio, who is leaving after four years at the helm
Rosana Perán takes over as President of the European Footwear Confederation
The president of FICE and vice-president of the Pikolinos Group has become the first woman to lead the organisation, with a mission to promote “Industry 5.0” to transform the footwear sector
Dr Martens cuts full year guidance
The British footwear brand has lowered its 2024 guidance following a mixed trading performance in the first half, marked by an increasingly difficult consumer environment in the US
Dikamar: from Portugal to Ohio
As part of its internalisation strategy, the Portuguese safety boot manufacturer has so far invested 3 million USD in a factory in Ohio that produces PU and PVC boots that are distributed across the country
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