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Shoe Zone reports full year sales growth

Oct 18, 2023 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer reported a 6.1% growth in revenue in its unaudited trading update for fiscal 2023, as compared to the prior year. Its full year profit outlook has also increased

German shoe and leather exports rise amid uncertainty

Oct 18, 2023 / Germany
Sales for German manufacturers in the Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies sectors grew from January to August 2023, despite the decrease in orders, says VDMA

Group of 10 countries accounts for 90% of global footwear exports

Premium ContentOct 17, 2023 / World Footwear Yearbook
Footwear exports recorded a notable increase of 9% in 2022, reaching a total of 15.2 billion pairs. The 10 main exporting countries represented almost 90% of the worldwide total

Argentina surpasses the US as the main destination for Brazilian footwear

Oct 16, 2023 / Brazil
In a year when Brazilian footwear exports slowed down due to the difficult international economic context, Argentina surpassed the US as the main destination for yellow and green footwear

Less than a month to go until the World Footwear Congress

Oct 16, 2023 / World Footwear Congress 2023
The global footwear sector will meet on the 8th and 9th of November in Istanbul to reshape its future in a macro environment marked by uncertainty, high inflation and geopolitical instability

Kamik celebrates its 125th anniversary

Oct 13, 2023 / Canada
The Canadian footwear brand is celebrating 125 years of making “quality, timeless footwear” designed to provide comfort and protection in any weather, with the launch of several initiatives

Birkenstock stumbles on its Wall Street debut

Oct 13, 2023 / Germany
The German footwear company’s shares fell by 12.6% in its first session at the New York Stock Exchange on the past Wednesday. The downward trajectory continued on the second day

UGG launches regenerative collection for fall

Oct 12, 2023 / United States
The division of Deckers Brands has launched “Regenerate by UGG”, an all-gender sustainability-focused collection made with materials from land cultivated with regenerative practices

Geox names Penélope Cruz as its first-ever brand ambassador

Oct 10, 2023 / Italy
The Spanish actress stars in the Italian brand’s advertising campaign for the autumn/winter collection. She has also designed with her sister a capsule collection for spring/summer 2024

Caleres reiterates full year outlook and announces three-year strategic growth plan

Oct 9, 2023 / United States
The US-based footwear company confirmed its third quarter and fiscal 2023 guidance and introduced a three-year strategic and financial plan focused on four key areas

5 reasons to attend the World Footwear Congress in Istanbul

Oct 6, 2023 / World Footwear Congress 2023
Carmen Arias Castellano, General Secretary at the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), invites the global industry to join in Istanbul for the next edition of the World Footwear Congress. Watch Carmen's invitation

Peru: leather and footwear production has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels

Oct 6, 2023 / Peru
In 2020, the Peruvian leather and footwear production fell by around 30% and, despite some recovery in the following years, has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels

Wolverine Boots sells 140 pairs for 1.40 USD to celebrate its 140 years

Oct 5, 2023 / United States
The division of Wolverine Worldwide is giving 140 people the opportunity to purchase its limited-edition 1000 Mile Boot for 1.40 US dollars on the occasion of its 140th anniversary

Reno completes partial restructuring

Oct 5, 2023 / Germany
The footwear retailer has finalised a partial restructuring, keeping more than 20 stores. Meanwhile, the media reported that dozens of new creditors have registered their claims in the insolvency proceedings

Kurt Geiger joins London's Oxford Street

Oct 4, 2023 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear and accessories retailer has opened a flagship concept store on Oxford Street, one of the most iconic shopping streets in London
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