Footwear

Shoe Carnival strengthens returns to shareholders

Dec 20, 2024 / United States

The US footwear retailer announced a quarterly dividend and a new stock repurchase program, leveraging cash reserves to support stock performance and corporate initiatives

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Challenges loom for the Brazilian footwear industry in 2025

Dec 19, 2024 / Brazil

With tax reform and trade protection as priorities, Brazil's footwear industry expects pressing challenges in 2025, including payroll tax changes, high interest rates and import competition

Brazil Economy Exports Footwear Organisations Production

Shoe Zone issues profit warning

Dec 19, 2024 / United Kingdom

The British footwear retailer has cut its full year adjusted profit forecast due to difficult trading conditions and increased costs resulting from the October government budget

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Puma launches new creative hub in Germany

Dec 18, 2024 / Germany

The new Studio48 at Puma's headquarters offers designers advanced tools, 3D printing and collaborative spaces to drive innovation in performance and products while enhancing global partnerships

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Netherlands Retail: good expectations for the footwear holiday season

Premium ContentDec 17, 2024 / Netherlands

After record growth between July and September, footwear sales fell abruptly in October, accompanied by a hiccup in consumer confidence. But that’s no cause for despair: lower footwear inflation has kept footwear prices relatively stable and there has been a recent upturn in retailer confidence. This could bode well for the future of footwear imports, especially with the festive season just around the corner. In this context, the online channel will continue to be favoured by Dutch consumers to shop

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Portuguese Shoes launches 2025 campaign

Dec 17, 2024 / Portugal

A return to its origins sets the tone for Motherland, the new international campaign launched by APICCAPS to promote Portuguese footwear, starring actor José Condessa

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Future Fashion shuts down Design Italian Shoes

Dec 17, 2024 / Italy

The Italian footwear brand DIS will cease operations in 2024 after Future Fashion's efforts to sustain the business, including pivoting to digital innovation, have proved unsuccessful

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Leadership changes at Ecco

Dec 16, 2024 / Denmark

The Danish footwear group's Chief Commercial Officer, Thomas Gøgsig, steps into the CEO role, bringing over a decade of experience within the company and a strong educational background

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JD joins forces with MattB Customs for exclusive designs

Dec 13, 2024 / United Kingdom

The British youth fashion retailer has partnered with MattB Customs to deliver distinct designs, starting with a duffle bag crafted from deconstructed trainers, merging artistry and sustainability

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Genesco reports sales growth in the third quarter

Dec 12, 2024 / United States

The US-based company positively adjusted its 2025 guidance, driven by solid e-commerce growth, improved consumer experiences and robust sales momentum at Journeys during the third quarter

Companies Footwear Genesco Quarter Results Results United States

Caleres lowers full year outlook

Dec 12, 2024 / United States

The US-based footwear company has lowered its full year outlook after a weaker-than-expected third quarter, citing weaker seasonal demand for boots, supply chain issues and a specific customer credit problem

Caleres Companies Footwear Quarter Results Results United States

LAST CALL! Join the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Dec 11, 2024 / 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!

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Another quarterly decline in net sales for Designer Brands

Dec 11, 2024 / United States

The US-based footwear retailer has reported a 2.6% year-over-year decline in third quarter net sales, as unseasonably warm weather and continued macroeconomic uncertainty weighed on consumer spending

Companies Designer Brands Footwear Quarter Results Results United States

Merrell appoints Noreen Naroo-Pucci as Chief Product Officer

Dec 11, 2024 / United States

The brand has appointed Noreen Naroo-Pucci as Chief Product Officer, as part of its strategy to meet the growing demand for footwear that transitions from outdoor adventure to everyday life

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SHOE 5.0: empowering the footwear workforce with AI and AR on the way to the 5.0 industry

Dec 10, 2024 / CEC

The Shoe 5.0 consortium has identified five key profiles for the footwear industry 5.0 and is working on innovative essential units that use AI and AR to bring them to life. CTCP is a partner in this project

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