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Leather footwear drives positive performance of Bangladesh’s leather industry

Jan 24, 2025 / Bangladesh
Between July and December 2024, Bangladeshi leather footwear exports were up by 30% year-on-year, countering the negative performance of leather goods and finished leather exports

adidas closes 2024 with strong figures

Jan 24, 2025 / Germany
The German-based company has reported strong preliminary figures for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. Shortly afterwards, news of job cuts as part of a restructuring of its headquarters began to appear in the media

Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags unveils new vision for 2025

Jan 24, 2025 / Italy
The revamped Gardabags format, set to start in June 2025, focuses on aligning with buyer needs through distinct categories for sourcing, private-label collaborations and branded product showcases

Challenging second half weighs on Shoe Zone’s full year performance

Jan 23, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK footwear retailer has reported a solid fiscal year 2024, although a challenging second half weighed on the bottom line due to disappointing store sales. Digital channel continues to grow

Eduardo Calabuig named new General Manager of Inescop

Jan 23, 2025 / Spain
The Footwear Technology Centre Inescop, based in Spain, has confirmed the appointment of Eduardo Calabuig as its new General Manager. He brings over 18 years of experience in the technology sector to the role

Soles4Souls calls for donations to help LA fires relief efforts

Jan 22, 2025 / United States
The Nashville-based nonprofit is raising 25,000 USD to ensure new shoes, clothing and accessories reach families devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires

Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilize

Premium ContentJan 21, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions

Sanjo teams up once again with Wolf & Rita

Jan 21, 2025 / Portugal
The footwear brand has once again teamed up with the fashion brand Wolf & Rita, renowned for its distinctive and artistic approach to clothing, to show its pride in Portuguese heritage

361 Degrees reports e-commerce sales up by 30-35% in the fourth quarter

Jan 21, 2025 / China
The China-based activewear company has reported strong fourth quarter figures in its latest trading update. E-commerce sales stand out with 30-35% year-on-year growth

More than 7 000 visitors expected at the next edition of Inspiramais

Jan 20, 2025 / Brazil
The next edition of Brazil’s leading event for the launch of materials for the footwear, clothing, upholstery, furniture and jewellery industries returns to Porto Alegre on the 21st and 22nd of January

Expo Riva closes with positive figures despite difficult market conditions

Jan 20, 2025 / Italy
In line with January 2024 and amid difficult market conditions, the Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories closed its last edition with 9 000 visitors from around 100 countries

Kurt Geiger posts record figures in December amid retail expansion

Jan 17, 2025 / United Kingdom
As it continues to expand its presence in North America, the British luxury footwear and accessories brand says December 2024 was the most profitable month in its history

Caleres lowers its outlook for the full year once again

Jan 17, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company has announced a further cut in its full year sales and earnings outlook, after recording lower-than-expected sales in mid-December and January

US footwear industry helps LA fire victims

Jan 16, 2025 / United States
Deckers Brands, Skechers, Merrell, APL, Two Ten Footwear Foundation and Soles4Souls are among the companies and organisations coming together to help the victims of the LA fires

JD Sports cuts full year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions

Jan 15, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer has posted a solid trading update for the third quarter of its fiscal year, but has lowered its full year profit guidance in recognition of challenging and volatile market conditions
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