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Global footwear production down by 1.5 billion pairs in 2023
Last year saw footwear production and exports decline by 6% and 9.1% respectively, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Hermès continues to grow
Amid a general slowdown in the luxury sector, the French-based luxury group stood out by reporting a strong first half in 2023, with both sales and profits up
Richard Shetliffe from BFA: we will always look at ways that we can support and offer guidance
We spoke to Richard Shetliffe, a veteran of the footwear and accessories industry who was appointed CEO of the British Footwear Association a few months ago, to discuss the role of the association in light of the various challenges facing the UK industry
Kyaia and Fly London: decades of delivering shoes to the world
The Portuguese brand Fly London was founded by Fortunato Frederico exactly 30 years ago. But this year also marks the 40th anniversary of its parent company Kyaia. Let’s find out more
Skechers reports strong second quarter
The US-based company has reported a strong second quarter, with sales up by 7.2% year-on-year, despite macroeconomic headwinds. As a result, Skechers has raised its full year guidance
Disruptions in the Red Sea continued into the third quarter
Global ocean carrier AP Moller-Maersk has warned that the coming months will be difficult for both carriers and businesses as the conflicts in the Red Sea continue to affect the normal functioning of supply chains
Diadora appoints new USA Chief Marketing Officer
The Italian-based sporting goods manufacturer has appointed Ryan Eckel, former brand president of running brand Tracksmith, as its next USA Chief Marketing Officer
Nike creates an immersive experience for the Olympic Games at Centre Pompidou
The US-based sportswear giant has teamed up with the Centre Pompidou, one of the historic landmarks of Paris, to celebrate the unending story of Nike Air innovation during the Olympic Games
The stage is set for the next edition of Aymod
After a successful February edition, the next edition of the Aymod Footwear Fashion Fair, to be held in Istanbul from the 4th to the 7th of September, is expected to attract visitors from over 100 countries
Kering profits plunge in the first half
Amidst a general slowdown in demand for luxury goods and with Gucci struggling badly, Kering has seen its first half net profit halved as compared to the same period last year
Skechers files patent infringement lawsuit against L.L Bean
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
LVMH posts a 14% drop in net profit
The French-based luxury conglomerate has posted a 14% year-on-year fall in first half net profit amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment. Fashion & Leather Goods division hit by currency fluctuations
Mango launches first campaign entirely generated by AI
The Spanish fashion group has used generative AI to create a campaign for the limited-edition Sunset Dream collection of its youth line. The initiative underlines the company’s commitment to innovation
Upward trend in Vietnamese exports of leather, footwear and handbags
Based on positive results so far, Vietnam’s exports of leather, footwear and handbags could reach 26 to 27 billion USD by the end of the year, according to Lefaso
US Retail: there’s still a great deal of uncertainty
There are still no solid signs of a recovery in the footwear retail sector. Despite mirroring last year’s trend, sales are consistently lower than in 2023, and footwear imports continue their downward trajectory. This may suggest that prices have not yet reached a level where consumers will bite. The truth is that the US economy has made great progress and inflation has eased considerably, but not enough to reassure consumers, who are still uncertain about what will happen next. And when that happens, discretionary items always pay the price
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