荐Skechers settles design patent case against L.L. Bean
Skechers and L.L. Bean have settled a lawsuit alleging the latter’s "Freeport" shoes infringed patented heel cup designs, with a court order barring further sales, imports and manufacturing
荐French leather shoe exports fall, but China offers opportunity
French leather footwear exports fell by 3% year-on-year between January and August, but according to Alliance France Cuir, there’s still room for luxury footwear to grow in China
荐2025 brings questions to the Italian leather sector
Italys tanning industry currently struggles with declining demand, rising economic pressures and labour challenges, while hopes for recovery hinge on global economic, political and trade stability
荐Nike reports revenue decline amid strategic repositioning
The US-based sportswear company reported revenue and net income decline in the second quarter. CEO Elliot Hill shared ambitions to refocus on sports to drive long-term growth and shareholder value
荐Strong full year 2024 for Birkenstock
The German-based company has reported a strong set of results for its fiscal year 2024, driven by strong consumer demand across all regions and a focus on a solid financial position
荐New Generation: Artur Cardoso from Wagwan
With a marketing degree and a past linked to the art world, Artur Cardoso has recently launched Wagwan, a Portuguese footwear brand that combines art and sport
荐Shoe Zone issues profit warning
The British footwear retailer has cut its full year adjusted profit forecast due to difficult trading conditions and increased costs resulting from the October government budget
荐Challenges loom for the Brazilian footwear industry in 2025
With tax reform and trade protection as priorities, Brazils footwear industry expects pressing challenges in 2025, including payroll tax changes, high interest rates and import competition
荐Genesco reports sales growth in the third quarter
The US-based company positively adjusted its 2025 guidance, driven by solid e-commerce growth, improved consumer experiences and robust sales momentum at Journeys during the third quarter
荐Johnston & Murphy Better than expected results for Genesco in Q3
U.S.-headquartered footwear retailer Genesco has reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, when net sales grew 3% to US$596 million.
荐Caleres lowers full year outlook
The US-based footwear company has lowered its full year outlook after a weaker-than-expected third quarter, citing weaker seasonal demand for boots, supply chain issues and a specific customer credit problem
荐OrthoLite significantly expands its operations in India
Thanks to solid leadership in the region, OrthoLite has increased its Indian footprint by adding leather insole production and strengthening local manufacturing to support 61 brand partners
荐ThredUp divests its European business
The US-based online platform has sold European business Remix in a management buyout, enabling both companies to prioritise market strengths and drive targeted growth under separate leadership
荐Skechers' BOBS initiative reaches major charitable milestone
The US-based company surpassed 12 million US dollars in donations through the sales of BOBS products, which has helped over 2.2 million shelter pets across the US, Canada, the UK and Japan
荐E-commerce led the way on US Black Friday
US retail sales were up by 3.4% on Black Friday compared to the same day last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, driven by a significant 14.6% increase in online sales