荐Kizik launches its first running shoe
The US-based hands-free footwear company has launched the Freedom Run model. This marks a major expansion of the brands proprietary hands-free technology into the performance running category
荐Lemon Jelly unveils first knit shoe
The Portuguese brand Lemon Jelly has just expanded its portfolio with the launch of the LJ GLYDE, its first knitted shoe designed for spring and an active lifestyle
荐Nike to cut 1,400 jobs in operations and technology
The US-based company plans to cut 1,400 roles in operations and technology under the next phase of its “Win Now” turnaround plan, as stated in an memo by COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy
荐Brazilian footwear industry outlook points to stability in 2026
The performance of the Brazilian footwear industry is expected to remain broadly stable in 2026, following a challenging start to the year marked by weak domestic consumption and falling export figures
荐Stella International posts modest first-quarter growth as it ramps up capacity
The Hong Kong-based group highlighted that it is ramping up capacity in Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam as part of its 2026 ‘investment year’, while reporting modest growth in the first quarter
荐Early Easter boosts UK retail sales but clothing and footwear lag
The early Easter resulted in stronger-than-expected growth in UK retail sales in March. However, this masked the ongoing weakness of discretionary categories, particularly clothing and footwear
荐China remains top US footwear supplier but market share hits 35-year low
China remained the largest supplier of footwear to the US in 2025, despite its market share falling to 35-year lows in both value and volume, according to the FDRA
荐Puma appoints first ever Vice President Creative Direction
The Germany-based sportswear company has appointed James Carnes to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Creative Direction. He will oversee creative direction, innovation and product excellence
荐Solid growth in 2025 for Decathlon
The France-based sports retailer has reported solid growth in sales and profitability in 2025, highlighting several achievements as well in sustainability and people-related areas
荐Uniqlo owner raises full-year outlook on strong first-half
The Japan-based fashion retailer has revised its full-year outlook upwards, following a strong first-half performance that was marked by Uniqlo’s growth at home and especially abroad
荐Vinted grows in 2025 as profits fall on higher investment
The Lithuania-based second-hand marketplace reported significant growth in GMV and revenue in 2025, despite a decline in profits due to increased investment in expansion, logistics, and payments
荐Dr. Martens restructures leadership to accelerate consumer-first strategy
As part of a restructuring aimed at simplifying the operating model in line with the new consumer-first strategy, the UK-based footwear company has appointed General Managers for all its major markets
荐H&M advances sustainability goals in 2025
The Swedish fashion group is making progress towards its sustainability targets, according to its latest report, with 91% of materials being sustainable and emissions down by up to 41%
荐MATA unveils AW26 collection, introducing women’s line for the first time
The Portuguese company unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection at the last MICAM. Focusing on waterproof performance, the collection marks the company’s entry into the women’s segment
荐Nike’s third-quarter profit slides on tariffs and rising costs
The sportswear company has reported a 35% year-on-year decline in third-quarter profit despite flat revenue, with higher tariffs and rising costs having a negative impact on overall performance