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Mulberry cuts jobs amid efforts to turn around the business

Dec 2, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British luxury handbag company has cut dozens of jobs as part of a major shake-up to turn the business around, after a sales plunge of 19% in the six months to December

US footwear prices rise amid economic uncertainty

Nov 29, 2024 / United States
Tariffs and inflation continue to shape US footwear pricing, as October data revealed mixed trends, with increased men's and children's footwear prices, while prices for women's shoes declined

Global luxury spending to hold steady in 2024

Nov 29, 2024 / World
Growth in luxury experiences and shrinking demand for luxury goods highlight a shift in consumer priorities as brands navigate changing market dynamics and regional challenges

Dr. Martens reports half year results for fiscal 2025

Nov 29, 2024 / United Kingdom
In its transition year, the British brand reported decreased revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2025. In contrast, the company improved its balance sheet, progressing towards key objectives

Brazilian footwear industry eyes recovery despite growing trade pressures

Nov 28, 2024 / Brazil
The Brazilian footwear industry is expected to surpass pre-pandemic production levels in 2025. However, rising low-cost competition from imports poses challenges to local manufacturers

Capri reshuffles Michael Kors leadership team

Nov 28, 2024 / United States
Capri’s CEO John D. Idol will assume the additional role of CEO of Michael Kors, succeeding Cedric Wilmotte. Philippa Newman has been promoted to Chief Product Officer of the brand

Sports goods manufacturer Le Coq Sportif placed in receivership

Nov 28, 2024 / France
The French sportswear company that supplied the uniforms for the country’s Olympic team has been placed under judicial reorganisation by the Paris Commercial Court. It is now seeking new financing solutions

Robert Barakett ventures into the footwear segment

Nov 27, 2024 / Canada
The Canadian-based brand is set to launch its first footwear collection, featuring Italian-made shoes, for the fall 2025 season. Eric Edmonds, with decades of experience, will lead the new division

Third quarter net sales fall at Shoe Carnival despite strong back-to-school season

Nov 27, 2024 / United States
The US-based retailer has reported a 4.1% year-on-year fall in net sales in the third quarter, hit by a shift in the retail calendar, two hurricanes that disrupted many of its stores and prolonged warm weather that delayed boot season

Wolverine Worldwide opens innovation hub in Boston

Nov 27, 2024 / United States
The US-based company, which owns brands such as Merrell and Saucony, has opened an innovation hub in Boston to accelerate product design and development, as part of its wider transformation strategy

Horacio Moschetto (CIC): we aim to adapt and position the Argentine footwear sector as a global benchmark

We spoke to Horacio Moschetto, who has headed the Chamber of the Footwear Industry from Buenos Aires since 2003. We discussed the current challenges and opportunities for Argentina’s footwear sector

Burberry launches new strategic plan amid profit losses

Nov 26, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British luxury company announced first-half results for fiscal 2025. Declined revenue and profitability prompted a strategic reformulation to revitalise the brand and return to sustainable growth

Caleres appoints SVP of New York brands

Nov 26, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has appointed Nancy Bitetto as Senior Vice President of New York Brands to accelerate growth and expand profitability across its brand portfolio

AAFA calls on ILA and USMX to resume negotiations

Nov 26, 2024 / United States
The trade body is calling on the ILA and the USMX to negotiate to avoid a strike that would further disrupt the East and Gulf Coast ports in an already challenging global supply chain environment

Skechers to accelerate growth in Europe with new expanded distribution centre

Nov 25, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has announced that it is moving its European distribution centre to a larger, single facility in Liège, Belgium. The aim is to support growth in Europe
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