Companies
Footasylum names Hannah Mercer as CEO
The UK-based retailer has appointed Hannah Mercer as CEO, with effect from May. She is replacing David Pujolar, who stepped down in February after serving in the role for two years
Anta Sports reports full-year revenue growth
The China-based group has reported a strong full-year 2025 performance, with revenue rising by 13.3%, supported by continued growth across its multi-brand portfolio and improvements in profitability
Grendene posts mixed results in 2025
The Brazilian owner of the brands Melissa and Ipanema reported mixed results for 2025. Although gross revenue increased, profits fell amid declining volumes and a challenging macroeconomic backdrop
Ramon Bourscheidt from Usaflex: consumers no longer accept trade-offs
In today’s interview, we spoke to Ramon Bourscheidt, Export Manager at Usaflex, a Brazilian premium comfort footwear company. Among other topics, we discussed how consumers' expectations of footwear have evolved, and how these expectations vary across different regions of the world
Stella Holdings reports full-year results, outlines next three-year plan
The Hong Kong-based group reported modest revenue growth but lower profits in 2025 amid production inefficiencies and tariff pressures. It also unveiled a new three-year plan to promote long-term growth
Brooks Running reshuffles leadership team
The Seattle-based shoe running company has announced several promotions within its executive leadership team as part of its strategy to accelerate global expansion
John Galliano enters two-year collaboration with Zara
Zara has entered a two-year partnership with John Galliano, tasking him with “re-authoring” its archives. This signals his return to the atelier following his departure from Maison Margiela in 2024
Geox narrows full-year loss despite sales decline
The Italy-based footwear group reported mixed results for 2025. Declining sales were offset by improvements in profitability, reflecting the initial success of its restructuring strategy
Caleres posts mixed fourth-quarter results
The US-based footwear company closed the 2025 fiscal year with a mixed performance in the fourth quarter, achieving solid top-line growth while continuing to experience pressure on profitability
Zalando delivers 2025 growth across B2C and B2B
The Germany-based online fashion retailer has reported double-digit growth in GMV and revenue in 2025, driven by its acquisition of About You and progress in its B2C and B2B strategy pillars
Saks Global taps additional 300 million USD from bankruptcy financing package
The multi-brand luxury retailer has drawn an additional 300 million US dollars from its 1.75 billion US dollars Chapter 11 financing package, marking the final pre-emergence tranche and bringing it closer to exiting bankruptcy
Kering appoints Chief Digital, AI & IT Officer
The France-based luxury group has announced the appointment of Pierre Houlès as Chief Digital, AI, and IT Officer, effective immediately. He joined the company from Renault
Artificial Intelligence in the Footwear Sector: How are companies deploying AI?
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on artificial intelligence in the footwear sector and learn more about where and how companies are implementing it, including three real case studies from Portugal's FAIST project
Yue Yuen revenue falls in 2025 despite resilient manufacturing
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer reported a year-on-year decline in revenue of 1.8% in 2025. The manufacturing business showed resilience in a year marked by weakness in the retail sector
FAIST Voices: meet Vapesol
Part of the FAIST consortium, Vapesol is focusing on product development to bring more sustainability and circularity to the sole manufacturing process-
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