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Industrial Property Rights in the EU: Challenges and Opportunities for the Footwear Industry
JUST RELEASED!! Access the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper dedicated to Industrial Property Rights in the European Union (EU) and learn what challenges are comprised within and what and opportunities can be found for the Footwear Industry
Genesco exceeds expectations and slightly raises its full year forecast
Journeys boosts Genesco’s sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, as the company navigates store closures and cost-saving measures
Strong first half for Golden Goose
The Italian-based luxury sneaker company has reported a strong first half performance, driven by continued growth in the DTC channel, particularly in EMEA and the Americas regions
Tapestry said to be close to selling Stuart Weitzman
As it defends its 8.5 billion USD acquisition of Capri Holdings in court, several sources have come forward to say that Tapestry is close to selling the luxury shoe brand Stuart Weitzman
Asia accounts for more than half of the global footwear consumption
The dominance of the Asian continent in the consumption of footwear continues, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
New Generation: meet Inês Pinho Mota from Leal & Cª
With a degree in Fashion Design, Inês is the second generation at the helm of Leal & Cª, which has just launched the MITIK brand. The goal is to reach new markets
Uniqlo appoints Clare Waight Keller as Creative Director
Japan-based Fast Retailing has announced the appointment of the British designer Clare Waight Keller as its new creative director. She has previously worked at the luxury houses Givenchy and Chloé
Back-to-school season drives growth for Shoe Carnival
Boosted by the back-to-school season, the US-based footwear retailer posted record sales in the second quarter of its current fiscal year. As a result, it has raised its full year guidance
Nordstrom brothers make bid to buy back eponymous retailer
The Seattle-based department store chain has confirmed that brothers Erik and Peter Nordstrom have made an offer to take their namesake retailer private, potentially returning the company to family control
New leadership appointments at Burberry
The UK-based luxury group has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kiman as Chief Marketing Officer and of Laura Dubin-Wander as President of the Americas region
Loake Shoemakers introduces digital product passports
Ahead of upcoming EU regulations, the British leather footwear brand has teamed up with digital platform Buyerdock to integrate Digital Product Passports (DPP) across its entire product range
Kizik looks to expand its global footprint
As part of its global expansion strategy, the Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has announced that it has signed distribution agreements for Taiwan, Italy and Southeast Asia
Temu’s owner warns of slowing growth ahead
The Chinese e-commerce group PDD Holdings has reported a strong performance in the second quarter of 2024. However, it has also warned of challenges ahead as growth slowed on a quarter-on-quarter basis
Birkenstock reports a 19% increase in third quarter revenue
As it continues to invest in expanding its production capacity and global footprint, the German-based company has reported a solid third quarter performance, with double-digit revenue growth in all channels and regions
Leather footwear leads exports in value, but rubber & plastic leads in volume
Leather footwear accounts for 38% of the total value. In terms of volume, rubber & plastic footwear commands the pole position, accounting for half of the global exports, according to the latest World Footwear Yearbook-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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Media Partners
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Revista del Calzado
MPA Style
UNIT Publishing House
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