荐H&M and Stella McCartney collaborate again after 20 years
The Sweden-based fashion retailer has announced a new collaboration with designer Stella McCartney, nearly 20 years after their debut partnership, with sustainability at its core
荐Genesco lowers its full year guidance
Despite reporting a solid third quarter, the US-based footwear company has lowered its full-year guidance, having witnessed lower sales trends during regular shopping periods
荐US: Thanksgiving Weekend attracts a record 203 million shoppers
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 202.9 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday weekend, up from 197 million last year and surpassing the record of 200.4 million set in 2023
荐Prada completes Versace acquisition
The Italy-based luxury group has completed its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for approximately 1.3 billion euros. The deal was announced in April
荐JBS Couros and Viva merge to form a leather mega-group
Brazilian companies JBS Couros and Viva have signed a binding memorandum of understanding to form a new group called JBS Viva. The new company will process over 20 million hides per year
荐Golden Goose delivers strong nine-month performance
The Italy-based luxury sneaker has reported a 13% year-on-year increase in revenue in the first nine months of the year, driven by the strength of its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel across regions
荐Dr Martens makes strategic progress in first half
Dr Martens has reported a steady first half for FY26, delivering higher full-price sales and improved profitability as the company continues to roll out its new consumer-first strategy.
荐Portugal maintains export growth trajectory in 2025
Data from the first nine months of the year shows that the Portuguese footwear industry is gaining ground in the main international markets, with year-on-year export increases of 3.8% in volume and 2.1% in value
荐Global fashion braces for a challenging 2026
According to the latest State of Fashion report, 46% of executives expect industry conditions to worsen in 2026. Tariff pressures and shifting consumer behaviour are key concerns, while artificial intelligence is seen as a major opportunity
荐Boot Barn achieves 500-store milestone
The California-based western and workwear retailer has exceeded its 500-store milestone, marking a major expansion across its national footprint
荐Dr. Martens reports narrower losses in the first half
The UK-based footwear company has narrowed its first-half losses as revenue has risen slightly and full-price sales have strengthened, thanks to the early success of its consumer-first strategy
荐Leather Naturally appoints two new members to its Management Board
The not-for-profit membership association representing the leather industry has appointed Jim Deheer (Loop Marketing) and Carla Vlez (Leather Cluster Barcelona) to its Management Board
荐Cal?ados Beira Rio set to close 2025 on a high
The Brazilian footwear manufacturer, whose brand portfolio includes Beira Rio, Moleca, and Vizzano, is set to finish 2025 on a high, with growth and global expansion marking its success
荐JD Sports lowers full year outlook amid challenging market conditions
Despite reporting a solid performance in the third quarter, the UK-based sportswear retailer has lowered its full-year profit outlook in light of recent weak macroeconomic and consumer trends
荐Crocs promotes Rupert Campbell to EVP and President of Heydude
Campbell joined Crocs in March 2025 as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Heydude brand. He has now been promoted to Executive Vice President and President of the brand