荐Dr. Martens CEO signals confidence with share purchase
Ije Nwokories purchase of 112,500 shares follows Dr. Martens’ return to profit growth in FY26, signalling confidence as the British footwear company prepares to move from stabilisation to scaling
荐Frasers Group launches offers for Hugo Boss and Accent
The UK-based conglomerate is seeking full control of the Australian retailer Accent Group and a larger stake in Hugo Boss through two separate takeover offers announced this month
荐Pakistan footwear exports rise despite weakness in the leather segment
Exports of Pakistani footwear increased in the first eleven months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, driven by strong growth in the other footwear segment. Leather and canvas footwear continue to struggle
荐Kohl’s appoints Elliott Rodgers as Chief Operating Officer
The US-based store chain has appointed Elliott Rodgers as Chief Operating Officer. With more than 20 years’ professional experience, he most recently was Chief Operations Officer at Foot Locker
荐French authorities fine Shein over consumer protection breaches
France has fined the China-based online retailer approximately 22 million euros over issues with returns, product information, and order confirmations. Shein will challenge the penalty
荐Shoe Carnival confirms name change to Shoe Station Group
The US-based footwear retailer has announced that it has received shareholder approval to change its name to Shoe Station Group. The ticker symbol will change accordingly
荐Asics to spin off the Onitsuka Tiger brand
The Japan-based company has announced that it will spin off Onitsuka Tiger brand to accelerate decision-making. This follows strong growth driven by tourism and the rising global demand for retro sneakers
荐FAIST Voices: meet MIND
Under the FAIST project, the Portuguese company MIND is leveraging its industrial CAD/CAM expertise to create product development, smart technologies and organisational and management tools focused on the footwear and related sectors
荐Designer Brands reiterates full-year outlook
The parent company of the DSW retail chain has reported a solid start to the year, with signs of stabilisation in the retail segment and increased profitability. Consequently, it has reaffirmed its full-year outlook
荐Caleres delivers solid first quarter
The US-based footwear retailer has reported strong first-quarter results, driven by growth across its brand portfolio, including the recently acquired Stuart Weitzman
荐Shoe Carnival reaffirms full-year outlook despite soft first quarter
The footwear retailer reported lower sales and a net loss in the first quarter of its fiscal year. However, it reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting a stronger performance during the back-to-school and fall selling seasons
荐Capri Holdings returns to profitability despite annual revenue decline
Despite lower revenue, the US-based luxury group behind Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo has reported a return to profitability in fiscal 2026, reflecting gains from its strategic turnaround initiatives
荐Chinese footwear exports decline in the first quarter
According to customs data and industry sources, China’s footwear exports fell in the first quarter of 2026, while the leather footwear segment showed mixed performance
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