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A new project is being launched to develop skills in the European fashion industry

Oct 10, 2023 / European Union
The Blueprint MetaSkills4TCLF project aims to transform the way skills in the textile, clothing, leather and footwear industries are developed by adopting new learning strategies and bringing in new actors

Geox names Penélope Cruz as its first-ever brand ambassador

Oct 10, 2023 / Italy
The Spanish actress stars in the Italian brand’s advertising campaign for the autumn/winter collection. She has also designed with her sister a capsule collection for spring/summer 2024

Caleres reiterates full year outlook and announces three-year strategic growth plan

Oct 9, 2023 / United States
The US-based footwear company confirmed its third quarter and fiscal 2023 guidance and introduced a three-year strategic and financial plan focused on four key areas

Portuguese footwear makes its debut at London Fashion Week

Oct 9, 2023 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based company Reve de Flo was in the spotlight on the catwalk of the English designer Patrick McDowell at the London Fashion Week

The Burberry Foundation announces programme to support young Ukrainians

Oct 9, 2023 / United Kingdom
The foundation set up by the Burberry Group is partnering with the organization Save the Children to launch the Life Chances programme, which aims to support young people affected by the war in Ukraine

5 reasons to attend the World Footwear Congress in Istanbul

Carmen Arias Castellano, General Secretary at the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), invites the global industry to join in Istanbul for the next edition of the World Footwear Congress. Watch Carmen's invitation

Peru: leather and footwear production has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels

Oct 6, 2023 / Peru
In 2020, the Peruvian leather and footwear production fell by around 30% and, despite some recovery in the following years, has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels

Atmos exits North America

Oct 6, 2023 / North America
The Tokyo-based sneaker retailer, owned by Foot Locker, is closing its three North American stores and the US website to focus on Japan and other Asian markets

Prada appoints Luigi Preziotti as Design Director

Oct 6, 2023 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed Luigi Preziotti as Design Director and also confirmed Dario Vitale in his current role as Miu Miu's Design Director

Wolverine Boots sells 140 pairs for 1.40 USD to celebrate its 140 years

Oct 5, 2023 / United States
The division of Wolverine Worldwide is giving 140 people the opportunity to purchase its limited-edition 1000 Mile Boot for 1.40 US dollars on the occasion of its 140th anniversary

Reno completes partial restructuring

Oct 5, 2023 / Germany
The footwear retailer has finalised a partial restructuring, keeping more than 20 stores. Meanwhile, the media reported that dozens of new creditors have registered their claims in the insolvency proceedings

Birkenstock is seeking a valuation of up to 9.2 billion USD

Oct 4, 2023 / United Kingdom
The German footwear company officially goes public, setting a value of up to 9.2 billion US dollars at the top end of the price range for its initial public offering (IPO)

Kurt Geiger joins London's Oxford Street

Oct 4, 2023 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear and accessories retailer has opened a flagship concept store on Oxford Street, one of the most iconic shopping streets in London

C & J Clark International recorded a decline in sales and profits in 2022

Oct 4, 2023 / United Kingdom
The operating subsidiary of the British footwear retailer Clarks saw its turnover and profits fall last calendar year due to supply chain issues following the COVID-19 pandemic

Ecco USA with new leadership

Oct 3, 2023 / Denmark
With the departure of Tom Berry as President and CEO, the Danish-based footwear group appointed Deniz Erda to the role of interim President of the US division
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