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adidas and Prada team up on first-ever football boot collection

Jun 9, 2023 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company and the Italian luxury house have unveiled the “adidas Football for Prada” collection, combining the unique features of their DNA

Caleres first quarter sales decrease

Jun 7, 2023 / United States
The US-based group has posted a 9.8% year-over-year sales decline in the first quarter of 2023, amid a challenging operating environment that forced it to take several cost-cutting measures

Genesco lowers full year outlook

Jun 5, 2023 / United States
After recording a decline in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, driven by lower consumer demand at the Journeys brand, the US-based footwear company reduced its guidance for the remaining year

Capri Holdings posts loss in the fourth quarter

Jun 2, 2023 / United States
The owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo posted a 10.5% decline in revenue and a 34 million USD net loss in the last quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the same period last year

Clergerie future owner is to be chosen this month

Jun 2, 2023 / France
After being placed into receivership on the 29th of March, the future owner of the French-based luxury shoe brand will be decided on the 14th of June by a Paris-based commercial court

Nike reorganizes senior leadership team

May 31, 2023 / United States
The sportswear giant is promoting Heidi O'Neill to the role of President, Consumer, Product and Brand, and Craig Williams to President, Geographies and Marketplace

CICB Sustainability Forum will be held at the Fimec Fair in 2024

May 26, 2023 / Brazil
The CICB Sustainability Forum will once again be held during Fimec (International Fair for Leather, Chemicals, Components, Machines and Equipment for Shoes and Tanneries), in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)

JD Sports appoints Dominic Platt CFO

May 25, 2023 / United Kingdom
British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion has appointed Dominic Platt as its Chief Financial Officer, replacing Neil Greenhalgh who is stepping down in the summer after four years in the role

adidas to release existing YEEZY products this May

May 24, 2023 / Germany
The giant sportswear announced it will begin selling some of the remaining inventory of adidas YEEZY products, with an initial release at the end of May 2023

Authentic Brands Group eyeing Hunter Boots

May 23, 2023 / United States
New York-based ABG, the owner of Reebok and Ted Baker, is one of the possible bidders for Hunter Boots, the Wellington boots specialists

German footwear manufacturer EOD declares insolvency

May 23, 2023 / Germany
The company, known for the Groundies shoe brand, has filed for insolvency proceedings with the Freiburg District Court with the aim of restructuring itself to get back “on solid ground”

GianPaola Pedretti, Exhibition Manager of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags: we are confident it will return to its peak levels by next year

Premium ContentMay 22, 2023 / Italy
With the footwear and accessories goods market on the upswing, expectations are high for the next edition of the Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags. We spoke to GianPaola Pedretti, Exhibition Manager, to get an overview of what to find from the 17th to the 20th of June in Garda

Hands-free shoe brand Kizik opens its first store

May 19, 2023 / United States
The Utah-based manufacturer of hands-free footwear opens today its first-ever brick-and-mortar store near Salt Lake City at Fashion Place Mall, one of the state's premier shopping centres

Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown takes on a new role in the company

May 17, 2023 / United States
The co-founder and co-CEO of the Californian-based footwear brand has stepped down from his CEO role into Chief Innovation Officer. This move comes amid a round of lay-offs as losses mount

Pou Chen to slash further 6 000 jobs in Vietnam

May 16, 2023 / Vietnam
Amid a continuing wave of declining orders, the Taiwanese-based footwear manufacturer, which is one of the largest employers in Ho Chi Minh City, will lay off around 6 000 people
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