荐Capri Holdings acquires the Italian shoemaker Sicla
The US-based conglomerate has signed an agreement to buy Sicla, the Tuscan shoemaker known for producing some of its Jimmy Choo’s collections. The move is designed to strengthen Capri’s manufacturing capabilities
荐Dr. Martens boots its sustainability efforts
The British footwear brand has announced a partnership with The Boot Repair Company to create a brand-new repair service. It has also launched a recycled leather collection and resale platform
荐Haikon Hada’s ballerina
The Spanish company previewed its new pocket ballerina collection at Expo Riva Schuh in January.
荐Strong 2023 growth for Zegna Group
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group has reported its results for the 2023 fiscal year, when revenues were up 27.6% year-on-year to ?.9 billion.
荐Brazil: employment data points to a slight recovery in the footwear industry
The creation of more than 5 000 jobs in the Brazilian footwear industry in the first two months of this year is a sign of recovery, but it’s no cause for euphoria, says Abicalados
荐Aloft invests in micronized rubber
Aloft, a Portuguese company specialising in the design, development, and production of technical footwear, is investing in innovative solutions such as micronized rubber to attract new customers
荐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
荐A slight increase in revenue for Nike
The US-based company has reported a slight increase in revenue on both a reported and currency basis in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year
荐361 Degrees reports double-digit growth
The Chinese-based activewear company ended the fiscal year 2023 with a double-digit revenue growth of 21%, as compared to 2022. The Kids business was the fastest growing over the period
荐Portuguese footwear manufacturer Portman reinvents itself
Founded in 1979 with a focus on the manufacture of moccasin footwear, the Portuguese company has invested in recent years to sustainably modernise its production and offer new products
荐Consumers want shoes to last at least four years
Footwear industry body the Fdration Franaise de la Chaussure (FFC) has shared the results of its 2024 consumer attitude study.
荐adidas posts better-than-expected operating profit in 2023
The German-based company reported a very challenging 2023, especially in the US market, but remains optimistic for a noticeable improvement in the second half of the current year
荐Foot Locker reports slight improvement in sales as year ends
The US-based sportswear retailer reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with sales up by 2.0% on a comparable basis to the same period of 2022
荐Allbirds appoints new CEO amid sales decline
The California-based sustainable footwear brand has appointed its current COO, Joe Vernachio, to replace Joey Zwillinger as CEO, amid a slump in sales
荐2023 ends on strong growth for Prada Group
Prada Group has reported its financial results for the full 2023 fiscal year, when net revenues were up by 17% at constant currency year-on-year to ?.7 billion.