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Financial head of Capri Holdings to join Macy’s

Apr 3, 2025 / United States
The US department store chain has shuffled its executive team to drive its Bold New Chapter strategy. In particular, Thomas J. Edwards will become chief operating officer and chief financial officer

Nike reports drop in revenue and profits in the third quarter

Apr 2, 2025 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has reported a drop in revenue and profits in the third quarter of the year, as it continues its turnaround strategy to improve long-term profitability

Capri Holdings announces CFO resignation and appoints interim successor

Apr 2, 2025 / United States
Thomas J. Edwards, Jr, currently Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Capri Holdings, has resigned. Rajal Mehta, Chief Financial Officer of Michael Kors, will assume the role on an interim basis

Portuguese B2B shoe platform Dportus enters the market

Mar 31, 2025 / Portugal
Created by Diogo Ribeiro, grandson of the founder of Campeão Português, the B2B platform dportus allows footwear manufacturers to showcase their collections, know-how and services

Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Mar 28, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

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

Franklin R. Bracken to drive Lace Up Plan as President of Foot Locker

Mar 27, 2025 / United States
Franklin R. Bracken, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Foot Locker, has been appointed President, effective immediately. He will be responsible for driving the Lace Up Plan

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

Caleres reports fourth quarter and full year sales decline

Mar 25, 2025 / United States
As it continues to invest in initiatives to support long-term growth, the US-based company has reported an 8.3% year-on-year decline in net sales in the fourth quarter and a 3.4% year-on-year decline in full year net sales

3D printing in footwear is particularly valued in the early stages of production

Premium ContentMar 24, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
In the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on the impact of 3D printing in the footwear industry. Read the main conclusions now

Designer Brands returns to comparable sales growth in the fourth quarter

Mar 21, 2025 / United States
The US-based company highlighted a return to comparable sales growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 as a sign of the success of its strategic initiatives. Despite short-term pressures, the company is optimistic about 2025

Shein confirms IPO plans

Mar 20, 2025 / Singapore
The Singapore-based fast-fashion giant has confirmed it will press ahead with its IPO plans amid potential tariffs and an uncertain economic environment. London listing in the spotlight

Zalando forecasts accelerated growth for 2025

Mar 20, 2025 / Germany
After a strong performance in 2024, driven by both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) growth vectors, the German multi-brand online company foresees continued growth in 2025

Executive reshuffle at LVMH

Mar 20, 2025 / France
Frédéric Arnault has been appointed CEO of Loro Piana. Meanwhile, Damien Bertrand has been appointed deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton and Fendi CEO Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou joins Dior as deputy CEO

Demna named new creative director at Gucci

Mar 19, 2025 / France
Demna, who has been creative director of Balenciaga since 2015, has been appointed as the new creative lead at Gucci, the Kering Group, parent to both houses, announced
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