World Footwear

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Birkenstock delivers a strong fiscal year 2025

Dec 22, 2025 / Germany
The Germany-based footwear company has delivered a strong performance in the 2025 fiscal year, achieving double-digit revenue growth across all regions and channels, as well as a sharp increase in profits

Nike reports modest gains amid ongoing challenges

Dec 19, 2025 / United States
Nike has reported modest gains in the second quarter, driven by a recovery in the North American market. However, ongoing weakness in Greater China and pressure tariffs continue to weigh on its overall performance

Skechers President Michael Greenberg joins Footwear News Hall of Fame

Dec 18, 2025 / United States
In recognition of his long-standing contribution to the company’s growth and philanthropic efforts, Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers, has been inducted into the Footwear News Hall of Fame

Kering Foundation launches research programme on violence against women and children

Dec 16, 2025 / France
In partnership with McGill University and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), the Kering Foundation is launching a research programme that addresses the intersection between violence against women and children

Matthew Barnes is the new President of Foot Locker International

Dec 15, 2025 / United States
After Dick’s Sporting Goods acquired Foot Locker, Matthew Barnes became President of Foot Locker International, tasked with accelerating business momentum and executing targeted turnaround strategies

Nike reshuffles its senior leadership team

Dec 12, 2025 / United States
Following the elimination of the Chief Technology Officer role, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and will now oversee the technology department

Designer Brands posts sequential improvements

Dec 12, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear has posted sequential improvements across key financial metrics in the third quarter, with stronger sales, higher gross profit and increased operating income

Caleres softens year-end outlook amid margin pressures

Dec 11, 2025 / United States
The US-based company reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales. However, margin pressures and dilution from Stuart Weitzman have led Caleres to forecast a fourth-quarter loss

Genesco lowers its full year guidance

Dec 10, 2025 / United States
Despite reporting a solid third quarter, the US-based footwear company has lowered its full-year guidance, having witnessed lower sales trends during regular shopping periods

Swiss brand honoured for circular footwear design

Dec 8, 2025 / Switzerland
Awarded by the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Crimagno was praised for its recyclable, genderless footwear made from sustainable materials and its commitment to environmental and social impact

Portuguese Footwear Association promotes professional footwear abroad

Dec 8, 2025 / Portugal
The expected growth in European defence investment could present an opportunity for the Portuguese footwear industry, which aims to double exports of technical footwear to 100 million euros by 2030

Inditex sales growth accelerates

Dec 5, 2025 / Spain
The Spanish owner of brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti has reported accelerated sales growth in the third quarter of the year, emphasising its strong start to the final quarter of 2025

JBS Couros and Viva merge to form a leather mega-group

Dec 4, 2025 / Brazil
Brazilian companies JBS Couros and Viva have signed a binding memorandum of understanding to form a new group called JBS Viva. The new company will process over 20 million hides per year

Pietro Beccari appointed head of LVMH Fashion group

Dec 4, 2025 / France
Pietro Beccari, the current chair and CEO of Louis Vuitton, will take on the same roles at the LVMH Fashion Group from the 1st of January, while retaining his position at Louis Vuitton

Golden Goose delivers strong nine-month performance

Dec 3, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury sneaker has reported a 13% year-on-year increase in revenue in the first nine months of the year, driven by the strength of its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel across regions
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