Employment
Mulberry cuts jobs amid efforts to turn around the business
The British luxury handbag company has cut dozens of jobs as part of a major shake-up to turn the business around, after a sales plunge of 19% in the six months to December
Horacio Moschetto (CIC): we aim to adapt and position the Argentine footwear sector as a global benchmark
We spoke to Horacio Moschetto, who has headed the Chamber of the Footwear Industry from Buenos Aires since 2003. We discussed the current challenges and opportunities for Argentina’s footwear sector
AAFA calls on ILA and USMX to resume negotiations
The trade body is calling on the ILA and the USMX to negotiate to avoid a strike that would further disrupt the East and Gulf Coast ports in an already challenging global supply chain environment
Florbela Silva from CTCP: how is Portugal modernising its footwear industry?
We spoke to Florbela Silva, Head of Innovation and Digital Fabrication and CTCP FabLab, to find out more about the FAIST project, which aims to drive a significant reindustrialisation of the Portuguese footwear industry. During our interview, we discussed the project’s objectives, tools to be leveraged, partnerships and main outcomes
Domestic demand drives growth in Brazil’s footwear sector
In the first nine months of 2024, Brazil’s footwear industry produced over 671 million pairs, up 4.8% from 2023. Increased footwear consumption helped create over 14,500 jobs in the sector
WoolOvers doubles down on British production for Hotter Shoes
WoolOvers plans to expand Hotter Shoes’ British manufacturing, improving customer satisfaction and supporting local jobs. Production target is one million pairs per year
Asos to cut 200 head office jobs in major restructuring
Struggling with post-pandemic challenges, the UK-based online fashion retailer plans to cut 200 head office roles as part of a restructuring process to streamline operations and drive innovation
AAFA urges US President Biden to prevent potential strikes at the East and Gulf Coast ports
The AAFA is urging the US administration to intervene and prevent strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports. These ports accounted for 53% of all US apparel, footwear and accessories imports in 2023
German footwear industry at a standstill
The German footwear industry remains cautious, according to the industry association HDS/L, and does not expect an upturn in the second half of the year
Ted Baker to close all its UK stores
Ted Baker is planning to close all its UK stores within weeks, according to multiple reports. Hundreds of staff at the fashion retailer have reportedly been told they will lose their jobs
Shift towards Streamlined Production Lines is Anticipated
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
Influencer Marketing seen as a Successful Tool for Footwear
In this edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions survey, we asked our experts about their opinions on the effectiveness of influencer marketing. The results shed light on the apparent noteworthy impact of influencer marketing in the footwear industry
Hundreds of jobs to be axed at Burberry
The UK-based luxury label plans to cut hundreds of jobs as part of a radical cost-cutting programme intended to bolster falling profits, the Telegraph reports
Optimistic expectations for footwear retail prices
76% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect footwear retail prices to increase over the next six months. The 10th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available
Positive perspectives about the health of footwear business
Almost 60% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey seem confident regarding the health of their businesses. The 10th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available-
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