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France to launch reward scheme to encourage repairs in the fashion industry

Aug 17, 2023 / France
From October, French citizens will be able to claim back between 6 and 25 euros of the cost of repairing clothes and shoes under a new scheme launched by the Government to reduce waste in the fashion industry

LVMH: Premium Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Aug 16, 2023 / France
According to LVMH, this partnership will enable the artisans across the group to contribute their creativity, know-how, and sense of French art de vivre to the organization of the high-level sports competition

Average worldwide export price reaches a new record in 2022

This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear Yearbook 2023 just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. Read all about it today

Under Armour reiterates its full year guidance

Aug 15, 2023 / United States
The US-based company posted a solid first quarter in fiscal 2024, stressing the performances of the international and direct-to-consumer segments, and confirmed its previous full year guidance

Zalando's EBIT up by 87% in the second quarter

Aug 14, 2023 / Germany
The German-based online retailer posted an 87% increase in EBIT in the second quarter of the current year from the same period in 2022, despite a slight decline in GMV and revenue

International economic context weighs on Brazilian footwear exports

Aug 14, 2023 / Brazil
Falling global growth rates and high inflation continue to affect the performance of Brazilian footwear exports, which have been declining in both volume and value in the past months

Ferragamo's revenue and profit dropped in the first half

Aug 11, 2023 / Italy
The luxury group reported a 4.8% fall in revenue in the first half of 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022. In addition, net profit for the period plunged by 65.4% year-on-year

adidas reports second quarter results

Aug 11, 2023 / Germany
The company reported growth flat in the second quarter and first half of 2023, but added that is seeing some improvement in its performance, also due to the sale of Yeezy inventory

Wolverine's announces unexpected CEO change

Aug 11, 2023 / United States
The Board of Directors has appointed Christopher E. Hufnagel as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Hufnagel succeeds Brendan L. Hoffman, who is no longer with the company

Tapestry acquires Capri in 8.5 billion US dollars deal

Aug 10, 2023 / United States
The two houses announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Tapestry will acquire Capri Holdings. Under the terms of the transaction the total enterprise value will be of approximately 8.5 billion US dollars

Steve Madden posts decline in revenue

Aug 10, 2023 / United States
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel posted a 16.8% revenue decline in the second quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year

New tax exemption puts 30 000 jobs at risk in the Brazilian footwear industry

Aug 10, 2023 / Brazil
The warning comes from Abicalçados, which voiced concern over the exemption of tax payments for large international platforms for the entry of products in the range of up to 50 US dollars

Ferragamo's CFO resigns

Aug 9, 2023 / Italy
Alessandro Corsi, the manager overlooking Salvatore Ferragamo's financial reporting, resigned and will terminate his employment agreement with the company on the 30th of September, 2023 to take on a new professional challenge

Columbia Sportswear announces second quarter results

Aug 9, 2023 / United States
The US-based company's sales increased by 7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2023. The company emphasised its good performance in international markets, while the US market proved more challenging

2022: exports of footwear on the rise

The World Footwear Yearbook 2023 just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, presents a detailed analysis of the footwear exports' movements in 2022. Get access to all the relevant information today
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