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Crocs posts strong first quarter
The US-based casual footwear company kicked off the year with a first quarter revenue growth of 6.2% over the same period of last year, driven by the performance of the Crocs brand
Crocs appoints new Chief Financial Officer
At the same time as the release of its first quarter results, the clogs company has announced the appointment of Susan Healy as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Crocs
Footwear retail in 2024: signs of recovery or a bumpy ride ahead?
High inflation squeezed margins in footwear retail throughout 2023. To glimpse the industry's 2024 outlook, we analysed results from key players like manufacturers Yue Yuen and Stella Holdings and retailers Foot Locker, JD Sports, Shoe Carnival, and Genesco
Hermès reports strong first quarter
The luxury group reported a first quarter sales growth of 17% at constant exchange, as compared to the same period of last year, “with solid activity in all geographical areas”
2023: a year of mixed results in casual and outdoor
In a challenging year for retail, marked by high inflation and weaker consumer demand, we looked at how some of the key players in the casual and outdoor segment are faring and whether some may be poised for a comeback
FDRA calls on Biden administration to eliminate footwear tariffs
Matt Priest, president and CEO of the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), called on the Biden administration to eliminate tariffs on footwear in order to address rising shoe prices
Crocs appoints new president for Heydude
The US footwear company has announced the appointment of Terence Reilly as incoming Executive Vice President and President for the Heydude brand, effective from the 29th of April
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Kidpik and Nina Footwear announce merger
The subscription-based online children’s clothing retailer and the company that owns the Nina Footwear brand, which specialises in women’s and children’s dress shoes, have entered into a definitive merger agreement
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Deichmann reports record 2023 revenue
Despite difficult market conditions, the shoe retailer ended 2023 on a strong note. On the back of this successful year, it will invest 324 million euros in 2024 to continue to modernise its business
Zegna Group to build a new footwear factory
The Italy-based fashion luxury group will open a new footwear and leather goods factory in Parma to expand its production capacity and promote and enhance Italian craftsmanship
Shoe Carnival delivers consistent fourth quarter results
The US-based footwear retailer reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results in line with previous expectations, highlighting the positive contribution from the December holiday season
Fashion group OTB acquires Italian shoe supplier Calzaturificio Stephen
The Italy-based group, owner of fashion brands such as Margiela, Jil Sander, Marni, Viktor&Rolf and Diesel, has acquired a majority stake in luxury footwear manufacturer Calzaturificio Stephen
Strong 2023 for Vulcabras
The Brazilian sports footwear company reported record gross sales of 3.27 billion Brazilian reais (605.3 million euros), calling 2023 “the best year in its history”-
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