荐Authentic announces new partnerships to help grow Reebok
The New York-based management company has partnered with Galaxy Universal and Batra Group to accelerate growth for Reebok in the US, Europe and the UK
荐Asics ends 2024 with a strong foothold
The Japan-based sportswear company has reported an 18.9% increase in full year net sales, driven by strong sales across all categories in all major regions and exchange fluctuation rates
荐Deckers maintains good momentum
The California-based company has reported another strong quarterly performance, driven by good results from Hoka and Ugg, and has raised its full year outlook as a result
荐Crocs ends 2024 on a positive note
The US-based footwear company has reported a strong full year performance and ended 2024 with a solid balance sheet. From a brand perspective, Heydude continues to fail to take off
荐European footwear industry continues efforts to empower sustainable consumer choices
A set of materials to help consumers and companies in the footwear and apparel sectors identify and avoid misleading greenwashing claims is being finalised as part of the Erasmus+ VETting Green project
荐Skechers posts strong full year results
The US-based footwear company has posted a strong performance for the fiscal year 2024, culminating in a strong holiday season, underpinned by growth in all regions
荐Strong 2024 for the Brazilian leather industry
Brazil’s leather exports increased by 12.5% year-on-year to 1.26 billion USD in 2024, according to the CICB, which also highlighted advances in compliance, traceability and customs barriers
荐JD Sports cuts full year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions
The UK-based retailer has posted a solid trading update for the third quarter of its fiscal year, but has lowered its full year profit guidance in recognition of challenging and volatile market conditions
荐Lloyd unveils new brand identity
After changing its name from Lloyd Shoes to Lloyd Lifestyle following its acquisition by Swiss company Arklyz last year, the German footwear company has unveiled its new brand identity
荐Dr. Martens global creative director steps down after a decade with the company
Dr. Martens Creative Director Darren McKoy is stepping down from his position after a decade with the footwear company. No replacement has yet been announced
荐Vietnamese footwear and leather exports reach 27 billion USD Jan 9, 2025 Vietnam
According to Lefaso, Vietnam’s footwear and leather exports reached 27.04 billion US dollars in 2024, an increase of 11.45% year-over-year. Export growth is estimated at 10% for 2025
荐Alliance France Cuir launches campaign in defence of leather
“Rien n’imite le cuir aussi bien que le cuir” is the new campaign launched by Alliance France Cuir to defend the quality of leather against similar materials of vegetable origin
荐Italian and Scottish brands unite for European shoe collections
Nice Footwear, through Nice Brand Lab, deepens its collaboration with Scottish fashion brand Lyle & Scott to create and distribute exclusive footwear collections across Europe
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