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adidas surprises in the first quarter
The German-based company had a strong start to the year, beating expectations for sales, gross margin and operating profit. This performance appears to mark a turnaround for adidas after a tough 2023
ECHA apologises for misleading claims on leather goods and footwear
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has apologised for an infographic published on its communication channels which misleadingly attributed carcinogenic properties to leather goods and footwear
Skechers starts 2024 on a positive note
The US-based footwear company has posted a better-than-expected performance in the first quarter, with sales up by 12.5% on the same period of last year to 2.25 billion US dollars
Sustained positive trend in French leather exports
According to the latest data from Alliance France Cuir (ex-Conseil National du Cuir), French leather exports slowed in 2023, but still showed a slight increase of 6% year-on-year to 18.9 billion euros
Miu Miu drives growth for Prada
The Italy-based luxury group posted a strong performance in the first quarter of the year, with the Miu Miu brand standing out with a retail sales growth of 89% as compared to the same period in 2023
Hermès reports strong first quarter
The luxury group reported a first quarter sales growth of 17% at constant exchange, as compared to the same period of last year, “with solid activity in all geographical areas”
Nike to cut 740 jobs at Oregon headquarters
The US-based sportswear giant is planning to cut over 700 employees at its world headquarters in Oregon by June. This is the second phase of the layouts announced in February
Sales decline at Columbia Sportswear
The US-based company posted a 6% year-over-year decline in the first quarter of 2024, in line with previous expectations, due to a general slowdown in demand and a difficult competitive environment
2023: a year of mixed results in casual and outdoor
In a challenging year for retail, marked by high inflation and weaker consumer demand, we looked at how some of the key players in the casual and outdoor segment are faring and whether some may be poised for a comeback
FDRA calls on Biden administration to eliminate footwear tariffs
Matt Priest, president and CEO of the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), called on the Biden administration to eliminate tariffs on footwear in order to address rising shoe prices
FaW Tokyo closes on a positive note
Held from the 17th to the 19th of April, the Japanese fashion trade show closed on a positive note, attracting 22,901 visitors from all around the world
Portuguese consortium launches 34 cutting-edge solutions to have the world’s most advanced industry
As part of a consortium led by Carité and coordinated by CTCP, several companies are working to develop 34 innovative products by the end of next year to make the Portuguese footwear industry the most qualified in the world
Shein eyes acquisition of Topshop
According to The Sunday Times, Topshop’s owner, Asos, has reportedly attracted interest from several prominent retail companies, including the Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein
Primark reports strong sales growth in the H1
Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported strong sales growth for Primark in the first half of the year, highlighting that the Christmas season helped to offset the impact of a slow start to the cold season
Golden Goose welcomes Bizzarri to the board at a time of strong momentum
Former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joins the board of the Italian luxury sneaker company as sales continue to grow, driven by strong performance across all regions
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