Companies
Uniqlo parent company reports strong nine-month performance
The Japan-based fashion retailer Fast Retailing has reported a strong performance over the first nine months of its fiscal year, reiterating its outlook for the full year
Loro Piana placed under court administration in Italy over worker exploitation
The luxury cashmere label owned by LVMH has been placed under judicial administration for a year due to suspected worker exploitation and insufficient oversight within its supply chain
Stability is the word for employment levels in the footwear sector
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, nearly half of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
Converse set to welcome new President and CEO
Jared Carver, the current CEO and President of the Converse brand, is expected to step down. Nike veteran Aaron Cain is allegedly set to take on the leadership role
Dr. Martens kicks off the year in line with expectations
In its latest trading update, the UK-based footwear company reiterated its guidance for the full year 2026, with performance from the start of the year remaining in line with expectations
Gerry Weber closes all its stores, sells trademark rights
The German fashion retailer is closing all its stores in Germany and Europe while selling its trademark rights to Spanish retailer Victrix. This follows its third insolvency in a few years
Optimistic outlook for the footwear industry’s business health
More than 55% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey are confident about the health of their businesses. The 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available
Eva Haak from AMI: Polymers in Footwear 2025 spotlights innovation and networking
We spoke to Eva Haak, Conference Production Manager at AMI’s Polymers in Footwear Conference. We learned more about this year’s event, which will happen in Portland on July 16th and 17th
Amazon reaches robot milestone, debuts new generative AI model
The US-based e-commerce giant has announced that it has deployed its one millionth robot and that its entire fleet will be powered by a newly launched generative AI model
Primark plans significant workforce cuts
The international retailer plans to reduce staff in key support functions, impacting about 7% of Dublin HQ jobs, as it restructures to maintain competitive pricing and invest in overseas markets
Trump's Tariffs Expected to Negatively Impact Footwear
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked our panel about the expected impact of Trump's wave of tariffs in footwear. The expectations are not positive. Read it all by accessing the report with the main conclusions
Nike reports fourth-quarter and full year results
The US-based sportswear company saw declines in revenue for both the quarter and full year, but remains hopeful, repositioning through a sport-focused strategy to renew consumer connection
EU retreats from proposed Green Claims Directive
The European Commission has announced its intention to withdraw the EU Green Claims Directive, just days before the final negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council were set to begin
adidas names Markus Morent to lead Korean Market
The German sportswear company appoints Markus Morent as head of adidas Korea, signalling renewed focus on consumer experience and growth as the company posts strong early 2025 results
Footwear industry anticipates sales volumes will increase
More than 60% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect quantities of footwear traded in their country to increase over the next six months. The report with the main conclusions of the 12th edition of the survey is now available-
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