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A significant setback for footwear exports in 2023
The latest data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, reveals a drop in footwear exports last year, both in value and volume
Geox sales down in the first half
In line with the start of the year, Geox has reported a 9.4% decline in first half sales, on a comparable basis to the same period of last year, as the wholesale channel continues to struggle in most of its markets
Zalando grows in the second quarter
The German-based online fashion retailer has seen its sales accelerate in the second quarter of the year and profitability improve. CFO Sandra Dembeck will exit the company in February 2025
New EMEA sales director at Veja
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
Rocky Brands on the road to recovery
The US-based footwear manufacturer has reported solid second quarter results, with operating profit more than doubling as compared to the same period of last year
Allbirds strengthens partnership with the Chinese Belle Fashion Group
The Californian-based sustainable footwear brand has announced that Belle Fashion Group has been appointed its exclusive distributor and licensee in mainland China, Macau and Taiwan
Ferragamo first half profits plunge
The Italian luxury group has reported another weak quarterly performance. Both Ferragamo’s operating profit and net profit in the first half of the year fell by 41% and 71%, respectively
adidas confirms strong momentum
The German-based sportswear company has reported a robust performance in the second quarter, led by the footwear segment. As a result, it has again raised its full year outlook
Bright second quarter for Steve Madden
The New York-based footwear, accessories and apparel designer has reported another strong performance amid a “choppy” operating environment, with second quarter revenue up by 18% year-over-year
Tapestry appoints Eva Erdmann as CEO & Brand President of Kate Spade
The New York-based company has appointed Eva Erdmann as CEO & Brand President of its Kate Spade brand, effective October. She will succeed Liz Fraser, who is leaving Tapestry in September
Crocs raises full year earnings outlook
The US-based casual footwear company has reported a solid second quarter, driven by a strong performance of the Crocs brand internationally, and raised its full year earnings outlook as a result
Columbia Sportswear posts soft second quarter
While focusing on strategies to reignite long-term profitable growth, the US-based company posted another quarterly decline in sales amid continued challenging conditions in its home market
New Chief Marketing Officer at Journeys
The US-based footwear company Genesco has appointed Stacy Doren as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Journeys group. She joins the company from Levi’s
Deckers off to a strong start
The US-based company has reported a strong start to the current year, with first quarter net sales up by 22.1% year-over-year. Demand for Hoka and Ugg brands continues to drive growth
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-
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