Footwear
Daphne Wattiez from AKVO: when people, materials and time are valued, the result is more meaningful
We spoke to Daphne Wattiez, the Founder of AKVO. This unisex footwear brand employs artisanal craftsmanship and bio-sourced materials, inspired by the Mediterranean beauty. Among other topics, we talked about the brand’s challenges and her perspective on the industry
VF Corp announces sale of Dickies to Bluestar Alliance
The US-based outdoor and activewear group has entered into a definitive agreement with the management firm Bluestar Alliance to sell the Dickies brand for 600 million US dollars in cash
Brazilian footwear exports decline as Chinese imports surge
While Brazilian footwear exports declined in August, mainly due to the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian goods, imports from China surged
Kyaia expands portfolio with the acquisition of AsPortuguesas
The Portuguese group has acquired the eco-friendly footwear brand AsPortuguesas, also from Portugal, for an undisclosed sum. Kyaia already owns the Fly London and Softinos brands
Skechers goes private following 3G Capital acquisition
The Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital has completed its acquisition of Skechers. After almost three decades as a public company, Skechers has gone private
Footwear as a Medical Device in the EU: Can classifying shoes as medical devices unlock new opportunities?
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on footwear as a medical device within the European Union. Learn more about the EU's regulatory framework, the challenges and opportunities for footwear businesses
International cooperation takes central stage in Simac Tanning Tech 2025
The footwear and leather technology fair, happening in Milan from September 23 to 25, will welcome over three hundred exhibitors, emphasising global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in machinery and production processes
MICAM and MIPEL close on a global high
Celebrating MICAM’s centenary edition, the Milano fairs drew strong international participation, showcased new trends and confirmed their return to the Fashion Link Milano calendar for February 2026
Designer Brands sees recovery signs despite second quarter sales dip
The US-based footwear group reported a 4.2% year-on-year decline in the second quarter, but said that there were signs of recovery fuelled by the back-to-school season within the US retail segment
Italian footwear exports grow in volume but shrink in value
According to the latest data released by the Italian footwear association (Assocalzaturifici), exports grew in volume by 3.2% but decreased in value by 2.7% in the first five months of 2025
Caleres reports quarter-on-quarter improvement
In a challenging market environment, the US-based company saw its sales decline in the second quarter, albeit to a lesser extent than in the previous one. Stuart Weitzman’s acquisition has been completed
Crocs appoints ex-Nike executive to lead global finance
The US-based footwear company has named Patraic Reagan as Chief Financial Officer, drawing on his international consumer experience to strengthen financial leadership and drive brand growth
New Generation: meet Carlos Teixeira from Joseli
He has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, but the family business spoke louder when the moment came to choosing a career path. Carlos Teixeira is the second generation to lead the Portuguese footwear company Joseli
Domestic demand fuels modest growth for the German footwear industry
The German footwear industry saw a 1.3% year-on-year increase in sales in the first half, driven solely by domestic demand. Foreign sales fell by 11%, highlighting market challenges, according to HDS/L
Shoe Carnival’s rebanner strategy delivers strong gross margin results
Despite a decline in net sales, strong gross margin improvements in the second quarter have reflected the successful implementation of the rebanner strategy at Shoe Carnival year-to-date-
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