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Experts are confident about global footwear sales growth
Revenues of Italian footwear manufacturers drop by 0.9% in the third quarter
How a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
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C-Suite interview: Blusun enters second year looking to ramp up sales, expand outside of Europe
When Dirk Pfeffer and Silvia Brindlmayer set up their barefoot footwear brand Blusun last year, they knew what they wanted and what they did not. At the heart of their vision were shoes featuring high quality materials, reasonable prices and a sustainable and socially responsible supply chain. Pfeffer and Brindlmayer ...
C-Suite interview: Velasca aims to double its store network by end 2028
In less than a year, Velasca, a Milan-based footwear and apparel retailer, has opened 10 shops, bringing the number of locations to 30 worldwide. By the end of 2028, the goal is to double that number to 60.
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Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is looking for outdoor footwear companies
Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
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How a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
Zerow is a Tuscan-based marketplace established for the upcycling of fabric and leather leftovers. As the company’s name indicates, the “w” standing for waste, its purpose is to eliminate discarded materials and deadstock by transforming them into a resource.
How an Italian startup is proving to be the perfect fit for leading fashion brands
Measmerize, a startup established to offer sizing solutions for fashion brands, has built up a portfolio of about 40 clients, including high-profile fashion houses, thanks to customized AI algorithms proposing size and fit recommendations to end-users.
Id.Eight plans to double its sales and is open to new investors
Id.Eight, an Italian sneaker startup that uses waste materials, is aiming to double its revenues this year and continue expanding internationally.
Experts are confident about global footwear sales growth
The short-term outlook for footwear sales volumes and price growth is positive, based on the findings of the latest survey of experts published in the latest Business Conditions Survey released by World Footwear.
Global branded casual footwear market grew 3.5% in 2024
The international branded casual footwear market grew by 3.5 percent in 2024 to $17,016 million from $16,447 million in 2023, with balanced growth from the US and global sales. The US branded casual shoe market rebounded 3.9 percent to $7,024 million from $6,763 million, while revenues from outside the US ...
Brazilian exports hit by US tariffs
In August, Brazilian footwear exports fell by 0.5 percent year-over-year in volume to 7.64 million pairs and by 9.1 percent in value to $77 million after the US introduced a 50 percent import tariff on Brazilian goods on Aug. 7. The US is Brazil’s main export market.
Birkenstock targets extra €1bn in revenues in 3 years
VF Corp’s outdoor brands drive Q3 gains as transformation advances
H&M posts a higher operating profit in Q4
Dr. Martens sees flat sales as pivot to full pricing continues
Ferragamo posts DTC sales growth in Q4
Patricia Nash Designs enters footwear partnership with El Roma Consulting
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VF Corp CCO to step down
Sergio Rossi’s Creative Director leaves
LVMH posts slight organic sales growth in Q4
Debenhams upgrades its guidance
German consumer confidence improves but remains low
Anta Sports buys a 29.06% stake in Puma for €1.5bn
Norda and Gnuhr launch the Gnorda collection
Bureau Veritas buys Italy’s Spin360
Esgano appoints a new Customer Care and Sales Manager
German trade association BTE appoints new Managing Director
Birkenstock targets extra €1bn in revenues in 3 years
Birkenstock Holding, the UK-based parent company of the German sandal maker, expects to generate €1 billion of incremental revenues over the next three years, representing a 13-15 percent growth of the top line, at constant exchange rates, to September 2028.
VF Corp’s outdoor brands drive Q3 gains as transformation advances
VF Corp returned to modest growth in Q3 FY26 as TNF and Timberland delivered solid gains, helping offset continued weakness at Vans and supporting margin expansion and debt reduction.
H&M posts a higher operating profit in Q4
H&M Hennes & Mauritz posted an operating profit of SEK 6.364 billion (€603m) in the fourth quarter ended Nov. 30, up by 38 percent from the year earlier, a result the company attributed to an improved customer offering, an improved gross margin and good cost control.
Dr. Martens sees flat sales as pivot to full pricing continues
Dr. Martens has forecast flat full-year revenue after a fall in third-quarter sales, as it faces continuing challenges in the UK and US with cost-conscious consumers reluctant to pay full price for its iconic footwear and tariffs weighing on costs.
Ferragamo posts DTC sales growth in Q4
Salvatore Ferragamo’s sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 fell by a reported 3.2 percent year-over-year, and by 2.0 percent at constant exchange rates, to €282 million due to a decline in the wholesale channel. However, direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales grew by 6.3 percent at constant rates marking an acceleration from ...
Patricia Nash Designs enters footwear partnership with El Roma Consulting
Patricia Nash Designs, a vintage-inspired US brand known for its leather handbags and accessories, has entered a partnership with El Roma Consulting to support the expansion of its women’s footwear collection.