Highlights
Giorgio Possagno: Today's Challenge is Adapting Quickly Without Losing Identity
In this interview, Giorgio Possagno discusses how footwear companies can respond to growing geopolitical uncertainty, changing consumer preferences and rapid technological transformation without losing the identity that defines their brands. The conversation also explores the future of trade fairs, the role of AI and digitalisation, and Europe's position in an increasingly competitive global market
Balenciaga names new Creative Director after Piccioli’s departure
Kering has announced that British designer Martine Rose is taking over as Creative Director at Balenciaga, replacing Pierpaolo Piccioli, who held the position for only 16 months
Netherlands Retail: footwear sales pick up amid market pressures
The Dutch footwear market showed mixed developments during the summer months. The footwear and leather goods sector recorded three consecutive months of year-on-year turnover growth, which coincided with increased household spending despite negative consumer confidence. At the same time, footwear prices continued to fall compared with a year earlier, while retailers faced rising costs in sourcing, logistics and labour. Online sales continued to outperform the total retail sector, although growth in sales volumes moderated in September
Portuguese women’s footwear brands to be showcased in New York
Taking place on the 1st and 2nd of December, the Portuguese Shoes Showcase in New York will introduce Portuguese footwear brands to the US market. Read on to find out more about the women’s footwear brands taking part, including Felmini, Luís Onofre and Shirakawa
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Tapestry raises full-year outlook on strong first-quarter results
Primark reports full-year mixed sales performance
US consumers to maintain holiday spending despite economic concerns
Zalando grows in the third quarter as B2C and B2B pillars expand
Henkel opens new application centre in Indonesia
Brooks Running achieves 12% revenue growth in first nine months
Asics opens running innovation lab with University of Michigan
Columbia Sportswear raises full-year outlook following strong third-quarter results
Making Shoes for the World: Giovanna Ceolini on Quality, Innovation and Heritage
Portuguese men’s footwear brands to be showcased in New York
adidas reports strong third-quarter results
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Capri Holdings returns to profit in the second quarter
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Puma continues business reset amid weak sales and profitability
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JD Sports teams up with BBC Children in Need
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Amazon announces third quarter results
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Crocs delivers third-quarter growth and further raises full-year outlook
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Frasers Group increases stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%
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VF Corp exceeds second-quarter guidance as profitability improves
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Shoe Zone Reports Lower Full-Year Revenue as Market Pressures Persist
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Hector Muelas named Chief Brand Creative Officer at Louis Vuitton
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Deckers lowers full-year sales outlook
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Puma appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
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