荐Brooks Running reshuffles leadership team
The Seattle-based shoe running company has announced several promotions within its executive leadership team as part of its strategy to accelerate global expansion
荐Chinese lector sectors contracts in 2025
China’s leather sector experienced a broad downturn in 2025, recording declines in revenue and trade activity. This reflects the ongoing pressure on the global supply chain
荐Geox narrows full-year loss despite sales decline
The Italy-based footwear group reported mixed results for 2025. Declining sales were offset by improvements in profitability, reflecting the initial success of its restructuring strategy
荐Spanish footwear sector warns against ultra-fast-fashion model
Several major organisations from the Spanish footwear and leather goods industry issued a joint declaration raising concerns over the rapid expansion of ultra-fast fashion platforms in Europe
荐Zalando delivers 2025 growth across B2C and B2B
The Germany-based online fashion retailer has reported double-digit growth in GMV and revenue in 2025, driven by its acquisition of About You and progress in its B2C and B2B strategy pillars
荐FAIST Voices: meet Vapesol
Part of the FAIST consortium, Vapesol is focusing on product development to bring more sustainability and circularity to the sole manufacturing process
荐Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation Soles4Souls has acquired a European footwear and apparel reconditioning company with the aim of expanding its global circular solutions capabilities
荐Puma swings to loss in 2025 following strategic reset initiatives
The Germany-based group swung to a net loss of 643.6 million in 2025 euros due to weaker sales and margin pressure following its strategic reset to streamline distribution and reduce promotions
荐Frasers Group becomes Puma’s second-largest shareholder
The UK-based conglomerate has acquired a 5.77% stake in the sportswear group, establishing itself as the second-largest shareholder behind Anta Sports
荐adidas posts record 2025 revenue
The Germany-based group has reported a record revenue in 2025, driven by double-digit growth key product categories and markets. Despite tariffs and currency headwinds, continued growth is expected ahead
荐On posts record annual revenue
The Switzerland-based sportswear group has surpassed the 3 billion Swiss francs (3.3 billion euros) revenue mark in 2025, thanks to strong performance across channels and regions
荐Golden Goose reports full-year double-digit revenue growth
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported a 15% net revenue growth in 2025 as compared to the previous year, driven by the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business
荐VF Corp reports modest growth in the third quarter as turnaround progresses
The US-based company has reported modest revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by improved performance in the Americas region and a return to growth in its direct-to-consumer channel
荐Next rescues British footwear brand Russell & Bromley
The UK-based fashion retailer acquired the Russell & Bromley brand out of administration for 3.8 million British pounds (4.4 million euros), retaining just three stores. This could put 440 jobs at risk
荐Anta Sports to acquire 29% stake in Puma
The China-based group has announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Groupe Artmis, the investment firm of the Pinault family, to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma for 1.5 billion euros