World Footwear

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Decathlon’s investment arm to bring sustainable fashion innovation technology to Europe

Oct 22, 2024 / France
Decathlon Pulse has partnered with unspun to expand the use of 3D weaving technology across Europe, with a focus on reducing waste and promoting sustainable, locally-produced fashion with minimal inventory

Stella Holdings reports modest revenue growth in third quarter

Oct 21, 2024 / Hong Kong
Although Stella experienced modest revenue growth in the third quarter, year-to-date revenue growth is up by 5.1%, driven by sports orders. The company continues to make progress towards its three-year targets

Ferragamo continues to struggle amid decreasing consumer confidence

Oct 17, 2024 / Italy
The Italian luxury group reported a third quarter revenue drop of 7.2% year-on-year due to weak demand in the Asia Pacific region and declining wholesale sales, despite gains in Japan and Latin America

adidas exceeds expectations with third quarter results

Oct 17, 2024 / Germany
Preliminary results for the third quarter of 2024 show adidas with increased revenue and higher gross and operating margins. As a result, the company raised its full year guidance for the third time in 2023

LVMH reports drop in third quarter revenue

Oct 16, 2024 / France
The luxury group has reported a 3% decline in organic revenue in the third quarter of the year, as compared to the same period of last year, including a 5% year-on-year decline in its fashion and leather goods division

Sandra Harris joins Genesco as new Chief Financial Officer

Oct 16, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has appointed Sandra Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris succeeds Thomas George, the current Principal Accounting Officer, who plans to retire in December 2024

Authentic and Saks Global to form a strategic venture

Oct 15, 2024 / United States
The joint venture Authentic Luxury Group will serve as an incubator for luxury brands, driving global growth with new strategies for licensing, retail and lifestyle expansions across multiple industries

Kayak Storm and its focus on sustainability

Oct 14, 2024 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear manufacturer Kayak Storm has achieved GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification for some of its products. Let’s find out more about a company that has made sustainability a cornerstone of its business

Kizik secures distribution in Japan and Canada

Oct 11, 2024 / United States
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has partnered up with Marubeni Consumer Brands and Kanner Corporation to secure distribution in Japan and Canada, respectively

Kering promotes Stefano Cantino to CEO of Gucci

Oct 9, 2024 / France
The French luxury group has announced that Stefano Cantino, who joined Gucci in May 2024 as Deputy CEO, has been promoted to CEO of the brand. He will succeed Jean-François Palus

Authentic Brands Group appoints Josh Perlman as Executive Vice-President to lead Greater China expansion

Oct 9, 2024 / United States
Authentic continues to expand its Asian Pacific portfolio with the appointment of Josh Perlman to lead its Greater China strategy. Perlman brings over 25 years of experience in brand development

JD Sports posts first half sales growth

Oct 4, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sports retailer has reported an organic sales growth of 6.4% in the first half of fiscal 2025, as compared to the same period of last year. Full year outlook remains unchanged

Nike reports weak first quarter ahead of CEO change

Oct 3, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has reported a sharp fall in revenue and profits in the first quarter of its current fiscal year, ahead of the forthcoming CEO change

Creative leadership change at LVMH-backed Celine

Oct 3, 2024 / France
After seven years as creative director of Céline, Hedi Slimane has left the brand, marking the latest high-profile departure from a fashion label. LVMH has already named Michael Rider as Slimane's successor

Authentic closes Champion acquisition deal

Oct 3, 2024 / United States
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the athleticwear brand Champion, the second-largest acquisition in the company’s history
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