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Columbia Sportswear warns of a challenging year ahead
The US-based company posted a year-on-year drop in profits in 2023, as well as a weak fourth quarter. It also warns of a challenging 2024, as economic and geopolitical uncertainty remains high
Deckers reports record quarterly revenue and earnings
The US-based footwear company has reported “record” third quarter revenue and earnings, driven by an “exceptional performance” from both the Hoka and Ugg brands
Deckers Brands CEO to retire in August
As the US-based company reported another strong quarter, it announced that Dave Power has decided to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of August 2024
World Footwear Voices: interview with Yuly Fuentes-Medel Ph.D. from MIT
Today we bring you a conversation with Yuly Fuentes-Medel Ph.D., Project Manager for Fiber Technologies at MIT. Watch the new episode of the World Footwear Voices
H&M announces results for 2023, CEO steps down
The Sweden-based group has reported a 6% growth in net sales in 2023, as compared to the previous year. However, its CEO has stepped down amid sluggish sales at the start of the year
Crocs brand President Michelle Poole to retire
The US-based casual footwear brand has announced that Crocs brand President Michelle Poole has decided to retire. She will be succeeded by Chief Financial Officer Anne Mehlman
Daniel Ervér is the new President and CEO of H&M
At the same time as reporting its 2023 results, the fashion group announced a change at the top. Daniel Ervér is the group’s new CEO, succeeding Helena Helmersson, who stepped down after four years in the role
Abrameq lends its support to the CICB Sustainability Forum
The Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industries for the Leather, Footwear and Related Sectors has become a Gold Sponsor of the CICB Sustainability Forum, which will be held on the 13th of March during Fimec
Positive perspectives regarding the health of footwear business
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked our panel members about their opinions regarding the health of their businesses in the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
Farfetch shareholders join forces to oppose the takeover of Coupang
A group of Farfetch shareholders have come together to block South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang’s impending takeover of the luxury e-tailer, citing an untransparent sales process
World Footwear Voices: interview with Sergio Dulio from UITIC
Today we bring you a conversation with Sergio Dulio, who took on the Presidency of UITIC last year. Watch the new episode of the World Footwear Voices
Puma announces preliminary results for 2023
The sportswear company highlighted the impact of the devaluation of the Argentine peso on its results, with currency-adjusted sales growth of 6.6% in 2023, as compared to the prior year
Employment: stabilisation is the word for the footwear industry
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
New leadership appointments announced at Allbirds
The US-based sustainable footwear brand has promoted Kelly Olmstead, formerly SVP of Brand & Marketing, to Chief Marketing Officer, and appointed Adrian Nyman to the newly created role of Chief Design Officer
Designer Brands appoints Andrea O'Donnell as Brands President
The North American footwear company has appointed Andrea O'Donnell to the role of Brands President and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, effective from the 29th of January 2024-
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