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Industry News Thursday 13th of November 2025
Capri Holdings refocuses on Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo

Following an encouraging set of second quarter results, which saw improvements in revenue, gross margin and operating income, the US-based luxury group is preparing for life after Versace

Industry News Wednesday 12th of November 2025
Wolverine Worldwide on upward trajectory, named Company of the Year

Fresh from being named Company of the Year by Footwear News, the US-based outdoor company announced a solid third quarter, with revenue growing by 6.8% year-on-year

Industry News Tuesday 11th of November 2025
VF Corp second quarter beats expectations

The US-based company has reported performance in the second quarter that exceeded expectations, driven by its The North Face and Timberland brands. This further strengthens the companys turnaround strategy

Industry News Monday 10th of November 2025
Steve Madden projects fourth quarter rebound

The US-based designer and marketer of footwear reported modest revenue growth in the third quarter as new import tariffs and higher costs weighed on margins, though demand for its core collections remained strong

Industry News Friday 7th of November 2025
Puma’s third quarter results show impact of reset strategy

The German sportswear brand saw a decline in quarterly revenue and margins as it continued its strategic shift, prioritising cleaner distribution and cost control for long-term recovery

Industry News Thursday 6th of November 2025
Amazon reports strong third quarter and separately confirms 14,000 job cuts

In two separate announcements, Amazon revealed strong third quarter results and confirmed its intention to cut 14,000 jobs worldwide. The company did not link the layoffs to its financial performance

Industry News Wednesday 5th of November 2025
Crocs looks to long-term growth amid softer third quarter results

The US-based clog manufacturer has reported a weaker third quarter, marked by lower wholesale sales. To navigate a challenging retail market, Crocs is focusing on cost reductions and operational efficiency

Industry News Tuesday 4th of November 2025
New project targets greenwashing in fashion and footwear

The EU-funded Erasmus+ VETting Green project has launched a new Policy Report and Online Training Course aimed at tackling greenwashing in the apparel and footwear industries

Industry News Monday 3rd of November 2025
adidas reports record third quarter revenue

The Germany-based sportswear company has reported a record-breaking revenue in the third quarter, driven by double-digit growth in footwear and apparel sales and in almost every region

Industry News Friday 31st of October 2025
US and China agree to tariff truce, pausing trade war escalation

In their first in-person meeting in six years, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a trade truce, halting the recent escalation of the trade war over rare earth elements

Industry News Thursday 30th of October 2025
Deckers posts strong second quarter performance

The California-based company has posted another strong quarterly performance in the 2026 financial year, with both its Hoka and Ugg brands achieving double-digit growth

Industry News Wednesday 29th of October 2025
Arklyz announces the acquisition of Gabor

The Swiss-based sports and lifestyle group is continuing to expand its portfolio into footwear, having recently announced the acquisition of Gabor. No financial details were released

Industry News Tuesday 28th of October 2025
Türkiye restricts footwear imports via postal and express channels over safety concerns

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced new restrictions on the import of several products, including footwear, via postal and express delivery services due to safety concerns

Industry News Monday 27th of October 2025
New Generation: Jo?o Marques from Marqsol

Joo Marques, who has a technology specialisation in management, is the second generation to lead Marqsol, a footwear components company based in Portugal

Industry News Tuesday 14th of October 2025
Vapesol to invest 1.5 million euros in a production facility for SBR rubber soles

An investment of 1.5 million euros in the creation of a production facility will enable the Portuguese manufacturer of footwear soles to produce 5,000 pairs of SBR rubber soles per day