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Skechers files patent infringement lawsuit against L.L Bean

Jul 25, 2024 / United States
The US-based sneaker company claims that the American retailer has illegally used its patented “heel cup” design. Skechers is seeking a jury trial and financial compensation

The stage is set for the next edition of Aymod

Jul 25, 2024 / Turkey
After a successful February edition, the next edition of the Aymod Footwear Fashion Fair, to be held in Istanbul from the 4th to the 7th of September, is expected to attract visitors from over 100 countries

Upward trend in Vietnamese exports of leather, footwear and handbags

Jul 24, 2024 / Vietnam
Based on positive results so far, Vietnam’s exports of leather, footwear and handbags could reach 26 to 27 billion USD by the end of the year, according to Lefaso

US Retail: there’s still a great deal of uncertainty

Premium ContentJul 23, 2024 / United States
There are still no solid signs of a recovery in the footwear retail sector. Despite mirroring last year’s trend, sales are consistently lower than in 2023, and footwear imports continue their downward trajectory. This may suggest that prices have not yet reached a level where consumers will bite. The truth is that the US economy has made great progress and inflation has eased considerably, but not enough to reassure consumers, who are still uncertain about what will happen next. And when that happens, discretionary items always pay the price

Portuguese Trofal breathes new life into Elite with a focus on women

Jul 23, 2024 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear manufacturer Trofal is breathing new life into the Elite brand by expanding its range for women while maintaining the brand’s key attributes of quality, resistance and durability

Shift towards Streamlined Production Lines is Anticipated

Premium ContentJul 22, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
In this edition of the survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on which technology – from a pre-selected list – is most likely to revolutionize the footwear industry in the coming years. Read all about it now

German shoe wholesaler Pölking ends insolvency proceedings

Jul 22, 2024 / Germany
After 14 months of self-administration, the German shoe wholesaler Pölking has emerged from insolvency and has repositioned itself to adapt to new market conditions

Birkenstock welcomes new Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Down Under

Jul 19, 2024 / Germany
The footwear company has appointed Evelyn Chua as Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Down Under. In this newly created role, she will be in charge of expanding the brand’s presence in the region

Stella Holdings reports first half growth driven by the sports category

Jul 19, 2024 / Hong Kong
Unaudited results for the second quarter and first half of 2024 show that the Hong Kong-based manufacturer’s growth has been driven by an increase in shipments in the sports category

Shoes For Crews Emerges from Chapter 11

Jul 19, 2024 / United States
The Florida-based slip-resistant footwear brand has completed the sale of substantially all of its assets and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Asics raises its profit estimates

Jul 18, 2024 / Japan
The Japan-based sportswear company has raised its full-year operating profit guidance by 64% year-over-year on rising demand for its sneakers in the domestic market and abroad

Decathlon launches new subsidiary to expand its presence around the world

Jul 17, 2024 / France
The French-based sporting goods retailer has launched Decathlon Pulse, a fully-owned subsidiary focused on expanding its global presence and driving additional long-term growth

Puma named one of the world’s most sustainable companies by Time magazine

Jul 16, 2024 / Germany
The company has been named one of the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” by the US magazine Time and Statista, based on environmental data as well as assessments given by external organisations

Deckers announces board approval of six-for-one forward stock split

Jul 15, 2024 / United States
The owner of the Hoka and Ugg brands has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a six-for-one forward stock split to make its common shares stock more affordable and attractive

Pope Francis receives a pair of Portuguese shoes

Jul 15, 2024 / Portugal
As part of its 40th-anniversary celebrations, the Portuguese company RICAP Shoes, represented by its administrator and founder, hand-delivered a pair of sandals to His Holiness at the Vatican
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