荐RM Williams targets UK as part of global expansion
The Australian-based bootmaker plans to open new UK stores in the coming months. The company aims to use the country as a launchpad for its international growth strategy, while remaining true to its heritage
荐Rocky Brands reports third quarter revenue decline
The US-based footwear company reported an 8.8% year-on-year decline in third quarter net sales. Improved retail revenue and gross margins partially offset wholesale shortfall
荐Deichmann acquires Esprit shoe trademark
Amid insolvency proceedings, Esprit has sold its shoe brand rights in Europe and the United States to Deichmann. The German-based shoe retailer aims to expand its footwear offering in these markets
荐New Generation: meet Eliana Barros from Ownever
With a degree in Product Design, Eliana Barros is the founder of Ownever, a Portuguese leather goods brand focused on high-quality, sustainable products with a timeless design
荐Miu Miu fuels strong performance for Prada Group
Against a challenging backdrop in the luxury segment, the Italy-based luxury continued to perform strongly. Miu Miu “upheld its thriving growth momentum”
荐Crocs posts slight revenue growth
The US footwear company has posted a slight revenue growth and increased gross margins for the third quarter, adjusting its fourth quarter and full year guidance. Heydude brand turnaround continues
荐Birkenstock expands presence in South Korea with new e-commerce platform
The global brand with German roots has launched a dedicated e-commerce website and loyalty programme in South Korea. Birkenstock also plans to open physical stores in 2025
荐CTCP coordinates project to support the digitalisation of the Albanian footwear industry
The Portuguese Technological Footwear Centre (CTCP) coordinates The Digi4Wearables capacity-building project, which focuses on supporting the digitalisation of the footwear industry in Albania
荐Leather goods leads sales growth for Hermès
Herms bucked the trend facing other European luxury goods makers with a strong third quarter driven by improvements across nearly all of its divisions and especially in its leather goods and saddlery division.
荐Kering to overhaul leather goods category after profit warning
Kering Group’s Q3 sales fell 16% on a comparable basis to ?.79 billion in the third quarter of 2024, the company said on October 23, falling below market expectations of a 12% decline.
荐H&M showcases brand identity at New York pop-up
The Sweden-based fashion retailer will open a pop-up store in New York City’s Nolita neighbourhood to showcase “the very best of the brand’s fashion identity”
荐Stella Luna Stella International manages growth in third quarter
Footwear group Stella International has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the year, when revenue was up 0.6% to US$389.7 million.
荐adidas exceeds expectations with third quarter results
Preliminary results for the third quarter of 2024 show adidas with increased revenue and higher gross and operating margins. As a result, the company raised its full year guidance for the third time in 2023
荐Leather can win big in cities
As urbanisation only continues, Mike Redwood reasons that leather must find ways to appeal to city lifestyles.
荐International sales soar at SportsShoes.com
The UK-based footwear and outdoor gear e-commerce retailer has reported a 22% increase in international sales in the first half of its fiscal year, as compared to the same period of last year