荐Arklyz closes deal to acquire Gabor Shoes
The Switzerland-based sports and lifestyle group has announced the completion of its acquisition of Gabor Shoes. No financial details of the transaction have been released
荐Chinese Group HSG Takes Majority Stake in Golden Goose
Under the new ownership structure, Permira will retain a minority stake, Silvio Campara will remain Chief Executive Officer, and Marco Bizzarri is set to become non-Executive Chairman
荐Puma secures 608 million euros in new financing
The Germany-based company has secured additional financing in the form of a 500-million-euro bridge loan and confirmed credit lines totalling 108 million euros. The aim is to increase overall flexibility and headroom
荐Nike reports modest gains amid ongoing challenges
Nike has reported modest gains in the second quarter, driven by a recovery in the North American market. However, ongoing weakness in Greater China and pressure tariffs continue to weigh on its overall performance
荐Birkenstock delivers a strong fiscal year 2025
The Germany-based footwear company has delivered a strong performance in the 2025 fiscal year, achieving double-digit revenue growth across all regions and channels, as well as a sharp increase in profits
荐H&M and Stella McCartney collaborate again after 20 years
The Sweden-based fashion retailer has announced a new collaboration with designer Stella McCartney, nearly 20 years after their debut partnership, with sustainability at its core
荐Genesco lowers its full year guidance
Despite reporting a solid third quarter, the US-based footwear company has lowered its full-year guidance, having witnessed lower sales trends during regular shopping periods
荐US: Thanksgiving Weekend attracts a record 203 million shoppers
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 202.9 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday weekend, up from 197 million last year and surpassing the record of 200.4 million set in 2023
荐Prada completes Versace acquisition
The Italy-based luxury group has completed its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for approximately 1.3 billion euros. The deal was announced in April
荐JBS Couros and Viva merge to form a leather mega-group
Brazilian companies JBS Couros and Viva have signed a binding memorandum of understanding to form a new group called JBS Viva. The new company will process over 20 million hides per year
荐Golden Goose delivers strong nine-month performance
The Italy-based luxury sneaker has reported a 13% year-on-year increase in revenue in the first nine months of the year, driven by the strength of its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel across regions
荐Dr Martens makes strategic progress in first half
Dr Martens has reported a steady first half for FY26, delivering higher full-price sales and improved profitability as the company continues to roll out its new consumer-first strategy.
荐Portugal maintains export growth trajectory in 2025
Data from the first nine months of the year shows that the Portuguese footwear industry is gaining ground in the main international markets, with year-on-year export increases of 3.8% in volume and 2.1% in value
荐Global fashion braces for a challenging 2026
According to the latest State of Fashion report, 46% of executives expect industry conditions to worsen in 2026. Tariff pressures and shifting consumer behaviour are key concerns, while artificial intelligence is seen as a major opportunity
荐Boot Barn achieves 500-store milestone
The California-based western and workwear retailer has exceeded its 500-store milestone, marking a major expansion across its national footprint