荐Kizik secures distribution in Japan and Canada
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has partnered up with Marubeni Consumer Brands and Kanner Corporation to secure distribution in Japan and Canada, respectively
荐Brazilian footwear production grows between January and July
According to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalados), footwear production grew by 3.9% between January and July of 2024, compared to the same period last year
荐Bolflex receives patent for its vulcanization process
After years of study, research and testing, Bolflex, the Portuguese-based company specialising in the manufacture of soles, has successfully patented its vulcanization process
荐D.D.STEP: ‘a child’s every step is our responsibility’
The Hungarian company, created by a third-generation shoemaking family, will be bringing its collections designed to offer maximum comfort and quality to growing feet to Micam for the first time.
荐JD Sports posts first half sales growth
The UK-based sports retailer has reported an organic sales growth of 6.4% in the first half of fiscal 2025, as compared to the same period of last year. Full year outlook remains unchanged
荐Leather Naturally announces board changes
The not-for-profit membership association for the leather industry has confirmed Carl Flach for a second term and Mark Roughley for a first term as members of its board of directors
荐Crocs launches clog made with 25% recycled content from old shoes
Crocs continues to invest in circularity. Most recently, the company launched its Keep It Going Classic clog, which is made from 25% recycled material from old shoes collected through its take-back programme
荐Loake Shoemakers to introduce digital product passports
UK-based footwear brand Loake Shoemakers has announced a partnership to introduce digital product passports for its product range.
荐Designer Brands posts decline in sales and gross profit in the second quarter
The US-based company faces a challenging environment with shrinking gross margins and rising debt. As net sales fell in the second quarter, Designer Brands reported a weaker outlook for 2024
荐Skechers files patent infringement lawsuit against Rockport
The US-based company is accusing Rockport, as well as its parent company Authentic Brands Group and its licensee Marc Fisher, of allegedly making and selling shoes that infringe on its patented slip-in technology
荐Brazilian footwear: trade balance falls by 30% up to August
Brazilian footwear exports continue to fall, while imports continue to rise, leading to a 30% drop in the sector’s trade balance. Low international consumption and competing Asian players are behind the decline, says Abicalados
荐Birkenstock reports a 19% increase in third quarter revenue
As it continues to invest in expanding its production capacity and global footprint, the German-based company has reported a solid third quarter performance, with double-digit revenue growth in all channels and regions
荐Kizik looks to expand its global footprint
As part of its global expansion strategy, the Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has announced that it has signed distribution agreements for Taiwan, Italy and Southeast Asia
荐Schuh introduces single-shoe purchase for disabled customers
Schuh, the footwear retailer owned by Genesco, has introduced single-shoe purchases across its store network to meet the needs of customers with limb differences or disabilities who require only one shoe
荐Loake Shoemakers introduces digital product passports
Ahead of upcoming EU regulations, the British leather footwear brand has teamed up with digital platform Buyerdock to integrate Digital Product Passports (DPP) across its entire product range