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Survey reveals growing importance of digital retail channels will continue

Premium ContentFeb 24, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The results of the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey have been published. Over half of respondents anticipate an increase in the share of digital retail channels over the next three years

Asics ends 2024 with a strong foothold

Feb 21, 2025 / Japan
The Japan-based sportswear company has reported an 18.9% increase in full year net sales, driven by strong sales across all categories in all major regions and exchange fluctuation rates

Strong full year 2024 for Hermès

Feb 19, 2025 / France
Amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment, the France-based luxury group has reported a strong full year performance, underpinned by solid growth in all regions

Capri Holdings promotes Philippa Newman to Chief Brand and Product Officer

Feb 19, 2025 / United States
Philippa Newman, who has been with Michael Kors for over 16 years, has been promoted to Chief Brand and Product Officer. In this expanded role, she will oversee all product and marketing functions

Wolverine Worldwide appoints its first Chief Strategy Officer

Feb 18, 2025 / United States
The US-based outdoor company has announced the appointment of Brett Parent as the first Chief Strategy Officer. He has been with Wolverine for nearly twenty years

Crocs ends 2024 on a positive note

Feb 18, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company has reported a strong full year performance and ended 2024 with a solid balance sheet. From a brand perspective, Heydude continues to fail to take off

Burberry names Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer

Feb 17, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based luxury label has named Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer, effective from the end of March. She will be responsible for leading Burberry’s global technology team

Silvia Onofri appointed as the new CEO of Miu Miu

Feb 14, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based Prada Group has announced the appointment of Silvia Onofri as CEO of its Miu Miu brand. She was president of VF Corp-owned outerwear brand Napapijri until January

Steve Madden to take over Kurt Geiger

Feb 14, 2025 / United States
The US-based company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Kurt Geiger brand from Cinven for approximately 289 million British pounds (about 361 million USD)

Kering reports a 12% decline in full year revenue

Feb 13, 2025 / France
The French-based luxury group ended the year in the red once again, with full year revenue down by 12% on the previous year. Sabato de Sarno has since left Gucci

Mytheresa to be renamed LuxExperience

Feb 12, 2025 / Germany
The luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa will be rebranded as LuxExperience following the proposed acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) from Richemont

Skechers posts strong full year results

Feb 12, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company has posted a strong performance for the fiscal year 2024, culminating in a strong holiday season, underpinned by growth in all regions

Industry is confident regarding footwear retail prices

Premium ContentFeb 10, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
77% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect footwear retail prices to increase over the next six months. The report with the results of the 11th edition of the survey is now available

Brian Costello appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of Famous Footwear

Feb 6, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company Caleres, owner of Famous Footwear, has appointed Brian Costello as the brand’s Chief Merchandising Officer. He brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role

Maison Margiela appoints Glenn Martens as creative director

Feb 5, 2025 / France
The OTB-owned luxury brand has found a successor to John Galliano, who left the label in December. Glenn Martens is the new creative director at Maison Margiela
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