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Clergerie has found a new owner

Jul 6, 2023 / France
Clergerie has been acquired by the California-based footwear company Titan Industries. The French-based luxury shoemaker had been placed into receivership on the 29th of March

Digital retail channels expected to continue growing

Premium ContentJul 4, 2023 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked panel members about their expectation regarding the different retail channels for footwear. Get free access to the report and read its main conclusions

Ecco's 2022 earnings remained below pre-pandemic levels

Jul 4, 2023 / Denmark
The Danish-based footwear group reported a 30% rise in sales in 2022 over the previous year, but with earnings “considerably below pre-pandemic levels”, it added that results were not satisfactory

UK Retail: a too-long string of ifs damps the mood

Premium ContentJun 29, 2023 / United Kingdom
Consumer confidence in the UK has yet to take off to somehow improve retailers’ mood in the textile and footwear sectors. Rising wages, falling energy bills and even slightly lower inflation may help brighten the atmosphere, but the uncertainty surrounding all of these factors doesn’t help retail much at present. For now, except for sticking to their previous conservative import decisions and watching closely for upcoming changes in consumption patterns, there’s little to be done

Indian Government introduces new quality standards for footwear

Jun 29, 2023 / India
After some postponements, the Indian Government has resolved to proceed with the introduction of new mandatory quality standards for footwear and related products as of the 1st of July

Bottega Veneta opens a new footwear factory

Jun 29, 2023 / Italy
The Italian label, owned by the luxury group Kering, has opened a new footwear atelier in Vigonza, in the footwear district of Riviera del Brenta, located in the Veneto region

Cost of merchandise tops the list of concerns for the footwear industry

Premium ContentJun 27, 2023 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members identified the most pressing problems impacting the footwear industry. Get free access to the report and read its main conclusions

Namibian charity donates leather shoes for children to go to school

Jun 27, 2023 / Namibia
The Never Walk Alone project, launched by Tim Ekandjo in August 2021, has to date donated over 7 850 pairs of leather shoes to help children go to school

Manolo Blahnik with new Chief Commercial Officer

Jun 27, 2023 / United Kingdom
The luxury shoemaker has named Elodie Bougenault as its new Chief Commercial Officer. She will spearhead the brand's global commercial direction, at a time when Manolo Blahnik looks to revamp business in Asia

White Mountain expands into footwear for children

Jun 27, 2023 / United States
The US-based women's footwear label, owned by American Exchange Group, is expanding into a new product category, namely footwear for girls

Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags closes with a 9 000 attendance

Jun 23, 2023 / Italy
The last edition of the Italian trade fair attracted 9 000 visitors, up by 12.% from June's 2022 edition. As anticipated, the exhibition saw the return of a large number of Chinese exhibitors

Brazilian footwear exports fall

Jun 22, 2023 / Brazil
In May, Brazilian footwear exports fell by 18.7% in volume and 5.6% in value, year-over-year, due to the devaluation of the dollar, the slowdown of the economy and the rise in Chinese exports

VF Corp appoints Bracken Darrel as President and CEO

Jun 21, 2023 / United States
The US-based footwear group has appointed Bracken Darrel to the role of President and CEO, effective on the 17th of July. He joins VF from Logitech International, where he held the same position since 2013

Aldo teams up with Brook Brothers

Jun 21, 2023 / United States
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and the Canadian-based Aldo Group have entered a partnership to expand Brooks Brothers' assortment of men's footwear and small leather goods

Positive perspetives for footwear businesses

Premium ContentJun 20, 2023 / Business Conditions Survey
In this edition of the Business Conditions survey, we asked our panel of experts to share their expectations about the health of the future business in the next semester. Read about the conclusions below
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