荐Crocs looks to long-term growth amid softer third quarter results
The US-based clog manufacturer has reported a weaker third quarter, marked by lower wholesale sales. To navigate a challenging retail market, Crocs is focusing on cost reductions and operational efficiency
New project targets greenwashing in fashion and footwear
The EU-funded Erasmus+ VETting Green project has launched a new Policy Report and Online Training Course aimed at tackling greenwashing in the apparel and footwear industries
荐adidas reports record third quarter revenue
The Germany-based sportswear company has reported a record-breaking revenue in the third quarter, driven by double-digit growth in footwear and apparel sales and in almost every region
荐US and China agree to tariff truce, pausing trade war escalation
In their first in-person meeting in six years, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a trade truce, halting the recent escalation of the trade war over rare earth elements
荐Deckers posts strong second quarter performance
The California-based company has posted another strong quarterly performance in the 2026 financial year, with both its Hoka and Ugg brands achieving double-digit growth
荐Arklyz announces the acquisition of Gabor
The Swiss-based sports and lifestyle group is continuing to expand its portfolio into footwear, having recently announced the acquisition of Gabor. No financial details were released
荐Türkiye restricts footwear imports via postal and express channels over safety concerns
The Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced new restrictions on the import of several products, including footwear, via postal and express delivery services due to safety concerns
荐New Generation: Jo?o Marques from Marqsol
Joo Marques, who has a technology specialisation in management, is the second generation to lead Marqsol, a footwear components company based in Portugal
荐Vapesol to invest 1.5 million euros in a production facility for SBR rubber soles
An investment of 1.5 million euros in the creation of a production facility will enable the Portuguese manufacturer of footwear soles to produce 5,000 pairs of SBR rubber soles per day
荐Uniqlo parent company posts robust full year 2025
The Japan-based fashion retailer Fast Retailing ended the 2025 financial year in a strong position, reporting a 9.6% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 13.6% year-on-year increase in business profit
荐French shoe brand Minelli placed into receivership
Minelli, the French shoe brand that went into receivership in 2023 before being bought the following year, has recently entered a new protection procedure, according to media reports
荐Fashion for Good launches new project to advance footwear circularity
The Amsterdam-based innovation platform has launched “The Next Stride: Bio-Based Materials for Footwear Soles”, a collaborative project aimed at replacing fossil-derived materials in shoe soles
荐Shein to open first store in France amid public backlash
The online fast-fashion retailer is set to open its first physical store at the BHV Marais department store in Paris in November, with further openings planned in other cities. However, this decision has prompted a public backlash
荐Birkin bag class action case dismissed for Hermès
French luxury leather goods business Herms has for a second time dismissed the class action case against California for allegedly restricting Birkin bag sales to customers with prior purchase history.
荐Bershka Inditex reports modest growth in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, Spanish fashion retailer Inditex delivered stable operational performance, credited to Inditex’s strong business model by CEO scar Garca Maceiras.