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OrthoLite strengthens global operations with new hires

Nov 20, 2024 / United States
The US-based insole manufacturer has appointed Raj Santhana as its new vice president of operational excellence and promoted Shaw Kiat Phua to vice president of global foaming

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Steve Madden to cut on sourcing goods from China for fear of Trump’s tariffs

Nov 18, 2024 / United States
The US company is accelerating its plans to move production out of China after Trump’s victory in the country's presidential election increased the likelihood of higher tariffs on imported goods

Steve Madden posts revenue growth

Nov 18, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear, accessories and apparel designer has posted 13.0% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter, with a strong contribution from the newly acquired Almost Famous business

Allbirds reports third quarter sales drop and adjusts full year outlook

Nov 15, 2024 / United States
The US company has lowered its full year sales guidance due to a sharp decline in revenue in the third quarter. This also reflects the expected impact of store closures and international distribution transitions

Tapestry raises full year outlook

Nov 14, 2024 / United States
The US-based luxury group, which owns Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has raised its guidance for the full year 2025, after reporting a better-than-expected first quarter performance

Wolverine Worldwide revises fiscal 2024 guidance

Nov 13, 2024 / United States
The US-based company reported lower revenues and robust margins. While sales decreased by 7.4% year-over-year, gross margin increased by 450 basis points as a result of reduced supply chain costs

Golden Goose reports revenue growth in the first nine months of 2024

Nov 13, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury footwear brand has reported a revenue of 466 million euros in the first nine months of 2024, up by 12% year-over-year. New store openings and strong online traffic drove DTC performance

Under Armour reports revenue decline with improved profitability

Nov 12, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has increased its gross margin, although this was partially offset by lower revenues in all markets. Fiscal 2025 guidance has been positively revised

adidas reports nine month revenue growth

Nov 8, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has raised its guidance for 2024 and now expects 1.2 billion euros in operating profit, driven by sales momentum and disciplined cost management

Puma reports nine month results amid currency headwinds

Nov 7, 2024 / Germany
Currency pressures and higher operating expenses impacted Puma’s 2024 nine-month results. However, the German-based company reaffirmed its guidance on the back of revenue growth in the Americas and DTC performance

Nike appoints new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer

Nov 7, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has appointed Kizmet Mills as its new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. She is the fifth person to hold the role since 2020

Vulcabras achieves the highest EBITDA in its history

Nov 7, 2024 / Brazil
The Brazilian footwear company has reported a strong performance in the third quarter. It has achieved its highest EBITDA ever, thus validating the consistency of its business strategy

RM Williams targets the UK as part of global expansion

Nov 6, 2024 / United Kingdom
The Australian-based bootmaker plans to open new UK stores in the coming months. The company aims to use the country as a launchpad for its international growth strategy, while remaining true to its heritage

Deichmann acquires Esprit shoe trademark

Nov 4, 2024 / Germany
Amid insolvency proceedings, Esprit has sold its shoe brand rights in Europe and the United States to Deichmann. The German-based shoe retailer aims to expand its footwear offering in these markets
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