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UK Retail: a too-long string of ifs damps the mood
Consumer confidence in the UK has yet to take off to somehow improve retailers’ mood in the textile and footwear sectors. Rising wages, falling energy bills and even slightly lower inflation may help brighten the atmosphere, but the uncertainty surrounding all of these factors doesn’t help retail much at present. For now, except for sticking to their previous conservative import decisions and watching closely for upcoming changes in consumption patterns, there’s little to be done
Bottega Veneta opens a new footwear factory
The Italian label, owned by the luxury group Kering, has opened a new footwear atelier in Vigonza, in the footwear district of Riviera del Brenta, located in the Veneto region
Indian Government introduces new quality standards for footwear
After some postponements, the Indian Government has resolved to proceed with the introduction of new mandatory quality standards for footwear and related products as of the 1st of July
JD Sports reiterates full year outlook
After reporting a positive trading update for May, the UK-based retailer said that it maintains its outlook of 1.04 billion British pounds in profit before tax and adjusted items
Assocalzaturifici names a new President for the Young Entrepreneurs division
Federica de Pascale, who works in her family's business, Calpierre, has been named the new President of the Young Entrepreneurs of the Italian Footwear Manufacturers Association
Skechers partners up with Rolling Stones
The US-based sneakers company has launched a limited-edition collection that features the Rolling Stones's iconic trademark tongue logo for both men and women
Cost of merchandise tops the list of concerns for the footwear industry
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members identified the most pressing problems impacting the footwear industry. Get free access to the report and read its main conclusions
Manolo Blahnik with new Chief Commercial Officer
The luxury shoemaker has named Elodie Bougenault as its new Chief Commercial Officer. She will spearhead the brand's global commercial direction, at a time when Manolo Blahnik looks to revamp business in Asia
White Mountain expands into footwear for children
The US-based women's footwear label, owned by American Exchange Group, is expanding into a new product category, namely footwear for girls
Namibian charity donates leather shoes for children to go to school
The Never Walk Alone project, launched by Tim Ekandjo in August 2021, has to date donated over 7 850 pairs of leather shoes to help children go to school
Puma names new General Manager in China
The Germany-based sportswear company has named Shirley Li as General Manager in China, as part of its strategy to strengthen its business in China, one of the company's key markets
Pitti Uomo with a positive turnout
The Florence trade show focused on men's fashion proposals closed with positive turnout figures. Out of the 11 900 buyers who attended Pitti, 43% were foreign, with a strong return of Asia
Cindy Crawford wears Alameda Turquesa
Cindy Crawford is the latest name in the list of international public figures to wear Portuguese shoes. The actress and model was recently seen with a pair of sandals from Alameda Turquesa
Under Armour confirms corporate lay-offs
The Baltimore-based sportswear company has cut 50 roles across several units in its corporate workforce, says Footwear News, to help reduce expenses and achieve profitability
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