Strategy

Ellen Schmidt-Delvin: we are all looking to Europe to show us the next innovation

Premium ContentNov 30, 2022 / United States

Today we are sharing with you an interview with Ellen Schmidt-Delvin, Cofounder and Executive Director, University of Oregon. We have talked with Ellen about traceability, sustainability and innovation and all pressing issues of the footwear industry

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Capri aims at an 8 billion USD revenue goal

Aug 2, 2022 / United Kingdom

The group said at an Investor Day that it plans to increase the footwear and accessories sales of Jimmy Choo, Versace and Michael Kors, while also focusing on store growth

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Hotter Shoes owner raises funding

Jul 29, 2022 / United Kingdom

The Unbound Group announced that it has raised a gross 3.3 million British pounds (3.93 million euros) in the placing and subscription of 20.8 million new shares to boost its growth strategy

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Nike accelerates its DTC strategy

Mar 3, 2022 / United States

Foot Locker is expecting its amount of Nike products to decline thanks to its accelerated strategic shift to DTC, but also due to the retailer’s own diversification efforts

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Foot solutions buys Florida-based retailer Happy Feet

Feb 8, 2022 / United States

The international retailer of wellness footwear and custom orthotic insoles has announced the acquisition of the retailer Happy Feet. Details of the transaction were not disclosed

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ABG teams up with JD Group to expand Reebok

Dec 21, 2021 / United States

The company has announced a partnership with JD Sports, which will sell the sportswear brand’s products in 2 850 stores and e-commerce platforms across North America and Europe

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ABG takes Reebok to India

Dec 20, 2021 / United States

ABG has signed a long-term licensing agreement with ABFRL, confering the Indian company exclusive rights to distribute and sell Reebok products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka

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CCC uncovers new business strategy

Dec 10, 2021 / Poland

The Polish-based footwear group has unveiled its 'GO.25 Everything fashion. Omnichannel platform' strategy, with which it expects to triple annual revenue by 2025

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SPARC to manage Reebok operations in the US

Dec 10, 2021 / United States

ABG, which will close the acquisition of Rebook next year, has established a partnership with its division SPARC to secure Reebok US’ operation, disclosing the strategy for the brand

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CCC is backing out of Austria

Jul 15, 2021 / Austria

Polish-based footwear company CCC is withdrawing from the Austrian market and Pepco will take over 29 of CCC Austria’s 46 stores. Decision takes effect by the end of September

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Insufficient demand is the main difficulty faced by the footwear industry

Premium ContentApr 9, 2021 / Business Conditions Survey

We have asked the World Footwear' experts panel, gathering specialists from all over the world, about the main difficulties currently faced by the footwear companies all over the world. Insufficient demand was choosen by half of the respondents

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Zalando divides its marketing department

Mar 30, 2021 / Germany

The changes take place after Zalando’s Head of Global Marketing, Barbara Daliri-Freyduni, has resigned, after being with the company since October 2019

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adidas aims to have 9 out of 10 sustainable products by 2025

Mar 29, 2021 / Germany

The Germany-based sports brand has said that its under their new strategy, Own the Game, a target was set to have nine out of 10 products “sustainable” by 2025. This aim goes up from the current six out of 10

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Nike announces 2025 targets

Mar 29, 2021 / United States

Sportswear brand Nike has announced third quarter revenues of 10.4 billion US dollars, up by 3% compared with the previous year. Over the next five years, Nike aims to bring to life 29 targets focused on people, planet and play

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Live shopping: a new business model

Dec 16, 2020 / China

This format of video streaming commerce is becoming very popular, especially in China. Marketing companies want to take this digital strategy across borders, focusing on hitting the European and the US markets