Companies
Birkenstock posts double-digit revenue growth
The German footwear company reported a 20% increase in revenue for its fiscal 2023, as compared to the previous fiscal year, with growth across all regions and channels
Lululemon strengthens creative team
The apparel performance company has appointed Jonathan Cheung as Global Creative Director. JJ Colier has also joined the design team as the first Vice President of Design for Outerwear
Spain Retail: clouds are lifting for retail
Despite some concerns about inflation, retailers were optimistic about their prospects for the end of 2023, and data on imports at least confirmed a stabilisation in the footwear trade on favourable grounds. Looking at our previous Retail Flash, it’s now safe to say that the clouds are lifting over retail in Spain. On a different note, online fashion has clearly lost the momentum generated during the pandemic
Parent company of Uniqlo posts solid performance
Fast Retailing posted a revenue growth of 13.2% in the three months to the start of November 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022, driven by the performance of Uniqlo abroad
Footwear industry with optimistic expectations for the future
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members predicted an increase of 7.3% in footwear prices over the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
Under Armour reinforces executive team
The US-based sportswear company has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent as President of the Americas region
Charles Denson appointed to the board of directors of Columbia Sportswear
The US-based company announced the appointment of Charles Denson, a former Nike Executive, to its Board of Directors. He will serve as a director and member of the Audit Committee
Spanish footwear companies bet on internationalisation despite economic slowdown
Spanish companies continue to work towards internationalisation, despite the difficult period the footwear sector is experiencing due to inflation and falling consumption, says FICE
Wolverine Worldwide sells Sperry to ABG
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has acquired the Sperry brand from Wolverine Worldwide for 130 million USD, bringing on board the Aldo Group to design, manufacture and distribute the brand globally
France Retail: with no crystal ball and eyes wide shut
Despite the slowdown in inflation in recent months and the slight improvement in consumer confidence, footwear retail remains on a downward trend. There is some hope for an upturn in the retail environment in the first half of 2024, but the available data on imports at the moment does not allow us to look ahead with sufficient clarity. Meanwhile, the online second-hand market shows signs of becoming increasingly relevant in France
Sistema Moda Italia withdraws from Cofindustria Moda
Sistema Moda Italia is no longer part of the Italian Federation of Textiles, Fashion and Accessories (Cofindustria Moda). The need to respond quickly to new European regulations was at the heart of the decision
Genesco lowers full year earnings guidance
After posting weak Christmas sales, the Nashville-based footwear company has lowered its earnings guidance for fiscal 2024. Journeys continues to struggle
Wolverine Worldwide confirms 2023 results in line with previous guidance
In the midst of “the stabilisation phase” of its “strategic transformation” plan, the US-based company has confirmed its guidance for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023
Crocs raises fiscal 2023 guidance
The US-based footwear company has announced that it now expects a record 2023 revenue of 3.95 billion USD, up by more than 11% year-on-year, and slightly ahead of its previous growth guidance of 10% to 11%
New President of adidas North America has been announced
adidas has announced John Miller’s return to the company as President of its North America division, effective immediately. He succeeds Rupert Campbell, who left three months ago-
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