World Footwear

Sneakers

JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir

Dec 2, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer has completed the acquisition of France's Groupe Courir, thus strengthening its position in the European market. The deal was first announced in May 2023

Strong first half for Golden Goose

Sep 11, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury sneaker company has reported a strong first half performance, driven by continued growth in the DTC channel, particularly in EMEA and the Americas regions

New EMEA sales director at Veja

Aug 9, 2024 / France
The French sustainable sneaker brand has appointed Anthony Bunn as sales director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He replaces Artaud Frenoy, who became sales director for Asia

Skechers files patent infringement lawsuit against L.L Bean

Jul 25, 2024 / United States
The US-based sneaker company claims that the American retailer has illegally used its patented “heel cup” design. Skechers is seeking a jury trial and financial compensation

Asics raises its profit estimates

Jul 18, 2024 / Japan
The Japan-based sportswear company has raised its full-year operating profit guidance by 64% year-over-year on rising demand for its sneakers in the domestic market and abroad

Foot Locker relaunches FLX Rewards programme

Jul 3, 2024 / United States
As part of its Lace Up Plan, the US-based sportswear retailer has launched an enhanced FLX Rewards programme to transform the shopping experience for customers. A revamped mobile app will also follow

Golden Goose postpones IPO

Jun 20, 2024 / Italy
Permira-backed luxury sneaker company Golden Goose has postponed its IPO due to a climate of political uncertainty in Europe. The shares were due to start trading next Friday

Hoff looks to expand in India

Jun 20, 2024 / Spain
The Spanish sneaker brand has teamed up with the e-commerce giant Myntra to enter the Indian market. This move is part of the company’s international growth strategy

Portuguese Business School and Sanjo launch exclusive sneaker edition

Jun 17, 2024 / Portugal
The Institute of Economics and Management (ISEG) and the Portuguese footwear brand Sanjo have teamed up in a groundbreak collaboration to create an exclusive edition of sneakers

Golden Goose valued at up to 1.86 billion euros for IPO

Jun 14, 2024 / Italy
The Italian luxury sneaker company is targeting a market capitalisation of up to 1.86 billion euros in its initial public offering on the Milan stock exchange, below earlier expectations

Ambitious teams up with Michelin Soles

Jun 4, 2024 / Portugal
The Portuguese company has teamed up with JV International (Michelin Soles) to create the Venture sneaker. The aim is to set new standards in terms of comfort and performance

Golden Goose to list in Milan in June

May 31, 2024 / Italy
The Italian Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose plans to list on the Milan stock exchange in June, saying it will sell 100 million euros worth of shares to fund expansion and pay down debt

Skechers starts 2024 on a positive note

May 2, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has posted a better-than-expected performance in the first quarter, with sales up by 12.5% on the same period of last year to 2.25 billion US dollars

Golden Goose welcomes Bizzarri to the board at a time of strong momentum

Apr 26, 2024 / Italy
Former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joins the board of the Italian luxury sneaker company as sales continue to grow, driven by strong performance across all regions

Golden Goose posts double-digit growth

Apr 15, 2024 / Italy
Ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), the Italian-based luxury brand, known for its Superstar sneakers and distressed styles, has posted an 18% year-on-year net sales growth in 2023
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