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Zalando launches pre-owned in 7 new markets
After the launch in October 2020 in six European countries, the ecommerce giant has now fuelled the internationalization process of its “Pre-owned” business, by making it available in seven new markets
Germany Retail: After some successful months, retail took a massive hit by the end of 2020
After the initial hit back in the first months of 2020, the impact of the pandemic in German retail sales seemed to be manageable for most of the year. However, in the last two months of 2020 the plot of the story changed, and with strength. As in other geographies, the bad news for the offline channels has been accompanied by good news for the online. Will this be enough? Most people believe it will not. The good news seems to come from the confidence indicators: consumer pessimism seems to be fading away. And retailers seem to follow. Will confidence beat COVID-19?
Steve Madden: revenue up by 0.5%
The New York-based designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, announced financial results for the first quarter ended on the 31st of March 2021. Revenue increased by 0.5%
The return of the fashion weeks and Pitti Uomo
Following the decision of the Italian government to authorize international events and fashion shows in physical format, the Italian fashion authorities confirmed their upcoming editions. London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks return in June, as does the physical edition of Pitti Uomo
Stella: shipment volume and revenue improve from low base in 2020
In a business update provided to the market, Stella confirmed the Group’s unaudited consolidated revenue increased by 15.3% to approximately 303.4 million US dollar, compared to approximately 263.2 million US dollar for the corresponding period in 2020
VF is selling the occupational portion of its work segment
A global player of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, VF Corporation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the occupational portion of its work segment to a subsidiary of Redwood Capital Investments, LLC, an holding company
Allbirds exploring IPO
The San Francisco-based casual footwear and sneaker maker, is in the process of interviewing banks in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO)
Tapestry appoints Scott A. Roe CFO and Head of Strategy
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced Scott A. Roe will be the new CFO, effective from the 1st of June 2021 onwards. Mr. Roe will have responsibility for all finance functions as well as leading the Company’s Strategy and Consumer Insights teams
Argentina applies labelling standards for all footwear entering the country
The Government of Argentina announced the measure will be applicable for companies importing any type of footwear to Argentina. Importers will have to adapt to the new standard called "AR" and which relates to the size of the shoes
Crocs reports record revenue and raises 2021 guidance
Revenue of the company famous for its clogs in the first three months of the fiscal year totalled 460.1 million US dollars, an increase of 63.6% from similar period last year. The company took the opportunity to raise its guidance for the full year
Pitti Immagine Uomo: organizers consider holding physical fair in July
According to what is being reported by fashionnetwork.com, the second all-digital edition of the famous menswear fair reported a substantial increase in online traffic. As a result, organizers are considering holding a physical edition in July
Spain Retail: depressed retail and online sales gaining share
The TCF retail Sales Index in Spain is showing some resistance to getting back to the pre-pandemic levels, even if some recovery took place over the second half of 2020. One positive sign seems to come from internet retail, which is gaining share since September 2020. The concern raises as this is being done at the expenses of physical retail. If one needs hope and goods news, those might come from some relative optimism from the consumer side, which might be followed by the retailers. The next few months will be key to see if they persist
Skechers announces record first quarter
The US-based footwear brand posted net profit of 98.6 million US dollars in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 100.8% compared to the 49.1 million dollars in similar period in the previous year. Record sales registered in the first quarter contributed to this result
Italian and Spanish footwear risk additional taxes in the US market
The Digital Services Taxes (DST) and the reaction of the US with the threat to implement tariffs to products coming from 6 US trading partners are the hot topic at the moment in the footwear industry. Today we look into what that means for Italy and Spain
Matt Priest: we are 100% against the duties
We spoke with the President & CEO of the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America to go over the topic of the moment: the US threat of duties on footwear imported from Spain, Italy and the UK-
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