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Industry News Friday 19th of September 2025
Caleres demonstrates resilience in second quarter 2025

Footwear group Caleres has reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, showing strength despite market uncertainty.

Industry News Thursday 18th of September 2025
VF Corp announces sale of Dickies to Bluestar Alliance

The US-based outdoor and activewear group has entered into a definitive agreement with the management firm Bluestar Alliance to sell the Dickies brand for 600 million US dollars in cash

Industry News Wednesday 17th of September 2025
Brazilian footwear exports decline as Chinese imports surge

While Brazilian footwear exports declined in August, mainly due to the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian goods, imports from China surged

Industry News Tuesday 16th of September 2025
Kyaia expands portfolio with the acquisition of AsPortuguesas

The Portuguese group has acquired the eco-friendly footwear brand AsPortuguesas, also from Portugal, for an undisclosed sum. Kyaia already owns the Fly London and Softinos brands

Industry News Monday 15th of September 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods closes Foot Locker acquisition

The US-based sporting goods retailer has finalised its acquisition of the footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker, which was announced in May and valued at 2.4 billion US dollars

Industry News Friday 12th of September 2025
Designer Brands sees recovery signs despite second quarter sales dip

The US-based footwear group reported a 4.2% year-on-year decline in the second quarter, but said that there were signs of recovery fuelled by the back-to-school season within the US retail segment

Industry News Thursday 11th of September 2025
Kenya Boosts Leather Sector with Cluster Development Training

Nairobi, Kenya – A recent training workshop which ended on 11th July 2025 in Nairobi aimed to strengthen Kenyas leather sector by empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and artisans. The workshops, focused on cluster development and …

Industry News Tuesday 9th of September 2025
Strong first half for Golden Goose

Building on its performance in the first quarter, the Italy-based luxury sneaker group ended the first half of the year with strong year-on-year revenue growth of 13%, led by a 19% increase in the DTC channel

Industry News Monday 1st of September 2025
Birkenstock reiterates full year outlook on strong underlying demand

The Germany-based company has reported a strong third quarter performance in 2025, driven by underlying demand across all segments. Despite macro headwinds, it has reiterated its full year outlook

Industry News Friday 15th of August 2025
US-China tariff truce extended by 90 days

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order delaying the introduction of higher tariffs on Chinese goods by a further 90 days, while negotiations between the two countries continue

Industry News Thursday 14th of August 2025
VF Corp posts first quarter results above guidance

The parent company of the brands The North Face, Vans and Timberland has reported first quarter revenue and profitability that exceed its own guidance as it continues to pursue its transformation strategy

Industry News Friday 8th of August 2025
Wolverine Worldwide exceeds expectations in Q2

Wolverine Worldwide delivered stronger-than-expected performance in its second quarter, with revenue growth and improved profitability driving gains.

Industry News Wednesday 6th of August 2025
Kizik files patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers

HandsFree Lab, the parent company of Kizik, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers regarding the Hands Free Slip-ins line. The California-based company intends to “aggressively challenge” the allegations

Industry News Tuesday 5th of August 2025
adidas posts double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter

The sportswear company has reported a strong second quarter, with double-digit revenue growth of 12% year-on-year. Despite acknowledging the impact of US tariffs and future uncertainty, adidas reaffirmed its full year outlook

Industry News Monday 4th of August 2025
Soles4Souls raises over 393 million USD in its annual fundraiser

The Nashville-based non-profit organisation has raised over 393 million US dollars at its annual fundraiser, enabling it to provide more than 24 000 homeless students with a pair of shoes