荐CTCP coordinates project to support the digitalisation of the Albanian footwear industry
The Portuguese Technological Footwear Centre (CTCP) coordinates The Digi4Wearables capacity-building project, which focuses on supporting the digitalisation of the footwear industry in Albania
荐Leather goods leads sales growth for Hermès
Herms bucked the trend facing other European luxury goods makers with a strong third quarter driven by improvements across nearly all of its divisions and especially in its leather goods and saddlery division.
荐Kering to overhaul leather goods category after profit warning
Kering Group’s Q3 sales fell 16% on a comparable basis to ?.79 billion in the third quarter of 2024, the company said on October 23, falling below market expectations of a 12% decline.
荐H&M showcases brand identity at New York pop-up
The Sweden-based fashion retailer will open a pop-up store in New York City’s Nolita neighbourhood to showcase “the very best of the brand’s fashion identity”
荐Stella Luna Stella International manages growth in third quarter
Footwear group Stella International has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the year, when revenue was up 0.6% to US$389.7 million.
荐adidas exceeds expectations with third quarter results
Preliminary results for the third quarter of 2024 show adidas with increased revenue and higher gross and operating margins. As a result, the company raised its full year guidance for the third time in 2023
荐Leather can win big in cities
As urbanisation only continues, Mike Redwood reasons that leather must find ways to appeal to city lifestyles.
荐International sales soar at SportsShoes.com
The UK-based footwear and outdoor gear e-commerce retailer has reported a 22% increase in international sales in the first half of its fiscal year, as compared to the same period of last year
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