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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

Industry News Thursday 31st of July 2025
Deckers reports strong start to fiscal year 2026

Despite a trade environment marked by uncertainty, the US-based company has reported a strong first quarter performance, with net sales growing by 16.9% year-on-year

Industry News Monday 28th of July 2025
Revenue declines for LVMH in first half results

LVMH has reported a decline in both revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting broader challenges across global luxury markets.

Industry News Friday 25th of July 2025
Burberry reports decline in Q1 FY26 results

Burberry reported a 6% drop in retail revenue for the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, as currency headwinds and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty weighed on performance.

Industry News Thursday 24th of July 2025
Coats Group acquires OrthoLite

The UK-based manufacturer of industrial threads for the apparel and footwear industries is set to acquire the insole manufacturer OrthoLite for an initial enterprise value of 770 million USD

Industry News Wednesday 23rd of July 2025
Credit: Stella Luna Stella International reports growth for Q2

Footwear manufacturer Stella International Holdings has reported a 4.1% year-on-year increase in shipment volumes for the second quarter, reaching 15.4 million pairs.

Industry News Tuesday 22nd of July 2025
US and Indonesia reach tariff deal

Both the US President Donald Trump and the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that the tariffs faced by the Southeast Asian country would be reduced from 32% to 19%

Industry News Monday 21st of July 2025
Uniqlo parent company reports strong nine-month performance

The Japan-based fashion retailer Fast Retailing has reported a strong performance over the first nine months of its fiscal year, reiterating its outlook for the full year

Industry News Friday 18th of July 2025
Amazon reaches robot milestone, debuts new generative AI model

The US-based e-commerce giant has announced that it has deployed its one millionth robot and that its entire fleet will be powered by a newly launched generative AI model

Industry News Thursday 17th of July 2025
Allbirds signs three new distribution agreements

As part of its strategy to achieve long-term, scalable growth in overseas markets, the US-based footwear brand has signed three new distribution agreements covering several countries in the Eurasian region