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Alpargatas reports continued growth in 2024

Nov 25, 2024 / Brazil
Havaianas' performance in Brazil, with increased volumes and improved margins, and Rothy's revenue growth of 29% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to last year, anchors Alpargatas' growth

Grendene posts strong nine-month performance

Nov 21, 2024 / Brazil
Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, the Brazilian footwear company, owner of the Melissa and Ipanema brands, has posted a strong performance in the first nine months of the year

Yue Yuen reports revenue growth in the first nine months of 2024

Nov 21, 2024 / Hong Kong
Despite challenges in retail sales and market uncertainties, the Hong Kong-based group reported revenue growth and improved profitability, driven by manufacturing demand and operational improvements

Ross Stores announces Jim Conroy as its new Chief Executive Officer

Nov 21, 2024 / United States
James Conroy, a seasoned retail executive, will assume the CEO role at Ross Stores on the 2nd of February 2025. The current CEO, Barbara Rentler, will transition to an advisory role until March 2027

OrthoLite strengthens global operations with new hires

Nov 20, 2024 / United States
The US-based insole manufacturer has appointed Raj Santhana as its new vice president of operational excellence and promoted Shaw Kiat Phua to vice president of global foaming

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Nov 19, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
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Steve Madden to cut on sourcing goods from China for fear of Trump’s tariffs

Nov 18, 2024 / United States
The US company is accelerating its plans to move production out of China after Trump’s victory in the country's presidential election increased the likelihood of higher tariffs on imported goods

Steve Madden posts revenue growth

Nov 18, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear, accessories and apparel designer has posted 13.0% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter, with a strong contribution from the newly acquired Almost Famous business

Allbirds reports third quarter sales drop and adjusts full year outlook

Nov 15, 2024 / United States
The US company has lowered its full year sales guidance due to a sharp decline in revenue in the third quarter. This also reflects the expected impact of store closures and international distribution transitions

Tapestry raises full year outlook

Nov 14, 2024 / United States
The US-based luxury group, which owns Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has raised its guidance for the full year 2025, after reporting a better-than-expected first quarter performance

Wolverine Worldwide revises fiscal 2024 guidance

Nov 13, 2024 / United States
The US-based company reported lower revenues and robust margins. While sales decreased by 7.4% year-over-year, gross margin increased by 450 basis points as a result of reduced supply chain costs

Golden Goose reports revenue growth in the first nine months of 2024

Nov 13, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury footwear brand has reported a revenue of 466 million euros in the first nine months of 2024, up by 12% year-over-year. New store openings and strong online traffic drove DTC performance

Under Armour reports revenue decline with improved profitability

Nov 12, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has increased its gross margin, although this was partially offset by lower revenues in all markets. Fiscal 2025 guidance has been positively revised

adidas reports nine month revenue growth

Nov 8, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has raised its guidance for 2024 and now expects 1.2 billion euros in operating profit, driven by sales momentum and disciplined cost management

Puma reports nine month results amid currency headwinds

Nov 7, 2024 / Germany
Currency pressures and higher operating expenses impacted Puma’s 2024 nine-month results. However, the German-based company reaffirmed its guidance on the back of revenue growth in the Americas and DTC performance
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