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Darla-Jane Gilroy from GFFC: the first anniversary has laid the groundwork, now we are building on it

Premium ContentJun 30, 2025 / United Kingdom
In this second part of our interview with Darla-Jane Gilroy, Founder of GFFC, we talked about the coalition’s reflections on its first anniversary, the inaugural symposium attended by 150 invited delegates and the organisation's view of the future of the footwear industry

Darla-Jane Gilroy: the Global Footwear Future Coalition (GFFC) is uniting the industry

Premium ContentJun 23, 2025 / United Kingdom
We spoke to Darla-Jane Gilroy, Founder of GFFC. In the first part of our interview, we talked about the creation of the coalition, its four main areas of action and the necessity of a collaborative, pre-competitive space to address systematic challenges within the footwear industry

British consumers cut back on non-essential spending

Jun 16, 2025 / United Kingdom
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), May recorded the slowest growth in retail sales in 2025, as fashion and full price big-ticket items suffered from lower consumer confidence

Dr. Martens unveils a new strategy aimed at returning to growth in FY26

Jun 11, 2025 / United Kingdom
Having delivered on its full year 2025 objectives, the footwear company has launched the Levers For Growth strategy, with the aim of returning to growth over the current fiscal year

Dr. Martens appoints former Nike executive as President of Americas Region

Jun 5, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Paul Zadoff, a former Nike executive, as President of the Americas, as part of its ongoing efforts to rebuild its business in the US

UK Retail: the sector appears to be holding its own

Premium ContentMay 13, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK retail sector appears to be holding its own despite fears of increased costs as a result of the new Employment Rights Bill. In particular, retail sales of Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) have risen back-to-back in the first quarter of the year, and the improvement in footwear inflation from negative to neutral in March may suggest a boost to demand. Although consumers aren’t exactly optimistic about the future, especially with new rising bills and the ongoing US trade war, retailers still have reasons to restock

US strikes deal with UK, cuts China tariffs for 90 days

May 12, 2025 / United States
The US will reduce import taxes on a set number of British cars and allow some steel and aluminium into the country tariff-free. It will also lower tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% for 90 days.

UK & Ireland remains a weak spot for Primark

May 5, 2025 / United Kingdom
Associated British Foods, owner of Primark, has released its trading update for the first half of its fiscal year. Primark’s sales grew in the period, despite weaker results in the UK & Ireland market

Asos profitability improves

May 2, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based online fashion retailer has reported improved profitability in the first half of its current financial year, underlining the success of its new commercial model

Prada buys Versace from Capri

Apr 14, 2025 / Italy
Prada S.p.A. and Capri Holdings Limited have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the purchase of 100% of Versace by the Milan-based fashion group

Primark CEO resigns amid allegations of misconduct

Apr 10, 2025 / United Kingdom
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that Paul Marchant has resigned as CEO of Primark amid allegations of misconduct. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Eoin Tonge, ABF’s finance director

JD Sports cautious on tariff impact as it announces fourth quarter and full year update

Apr 10, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer has reported a solid fourth quarter and full year performance in its latest trading update. However, it is cautious about the actual impact of tariffs in the current year

Global footwear trade in 2024: China exports slow, US and Germany rebound in imports

Premium ContentApr 1, 2025 / World
China remained the top footwear exporter in 2024, with exports increasing in volume but decreasing in value. Meanwhile, Vietnam and Indonesia consolidated their positions with double-digit export growth. On the import side, the US and Germany reversed their import declines in 2023, which suggests a resurgence in global demand

Footasylum reports strong full year results

Mar 28, 2025 / United Kingdom
The British sportswear retailer has reported “another year of record revenue and profit” in the fiscal year 2025, as it continues its digital-first strategy and ongoing store expansion

Schuh transforms post consumer waste into store fixtures

Mar 26, 2025 / United Kingdom
The British footwear retailer Schuh has teamed up with waste design studio Are You Mad to transform its post-consumer waste into usable and creative objects for its store fixtures
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