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C-Suite interview: Safety Jogger to launch a workwear collection in November
Safety Jogger, the leading brand of the Belgian footwear and apparel company Cortina, is diversifying into workwear after having entered the outdoor market with the Safety Jogger Adventure footwear collection launched in May.
Global footwear prices are expected to rise significantly due to higher costs
On average, global shoe prices will increase by 8.4 percent over the next six months, with a maximum rise of 9.8 percent forecast for Europe and a minimum surge of 5.7 percent expected in North America, according to a survey of experts published in the latest Business Condition Survey of ...
Brazilian, Indian footwear stocks outperform in a weak environment
In the first quarter of 2022, the share prices of footwear companies fell sharply, tracking global equity markets lower. But, the Indian and Brazilian companies that we monitor for our stock performance survey outperformed their peers over the period.
Brazilian exports at their highest since 2011
In February 2022, Brazilian footwear exports rose by 36.2 percent in volume to 13.58 million pairs and by 75.5 percent in value to $108 million, according to data released by the Brazilian footwear association, Abicalçados. In the first two months of 2022, exports rose by 40 percent in volume to ...
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Gupta Overseas: Sustainability embedded into the company from concept
Footwear design and manufacturing firm Gupta HC Overseas reveals why its quality over quantity ethos has been an integral part of its business and how this has led it to be one of the most innovative companies in the sector.
C-Suite interview: Safety Jogger to launch a workwear collection in November
Safety Jogger, the leading brand of the Belgian footwear and apparel company Cortina, is diversifying into workwear after having entered the outdoor market with the Safety Jogger Adventure footwear collection launched in May.
C-suite interview: Casteller to expand in the U.S., domestically to return to pre-pandemic levels
Casteller, the Spanish brand mainly known for its women’s shoes made with jute soles, aims to expand its presence in the U.S. as well as boost domestic sales to return to pre-pandemic levels. Despite recouping some of the revenues lost in 2020 because of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, ...
C-Suite interview: Bulgarian shoemaker VES profits from reshoring to Europe
In a recent article, we spoke to Turkish footwear manufacturers who benefited from the reshoring to Europe and the Mediterranean basin of production previously located in the Far East and other Asian countries. The move is motivated by the proximity of European markets, the need for brands to rapidly respond ...
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Everything in One Place: GORE-TEX brand Presents New Online Tool GORE-TEX ONE for Retailers and Brand Partners
With the new GORE-TEX ONE Portal, the GORE-TEX brand is taking collaboration with retailers and brand partners to the next level.
Latest Case Studies
How Dr. Martens is handling the refurbished market
With consumers starting to tighten their belts and seek value amid rising prices and inflation, the iconic British shoe and bootmaker Dr. Martens is looking to step into the refurbished product market with a trial repair and resale service.
How a fast-growing Italian footwear e-tailer started as a game for two Millenials
Quanticlo, an Italian fast-fashion online company founded eight years ago, reached €5 million in revenues in 2021, growing by 58 percent from its pre-pandemic level of 2019. The brand targets further growth by strengthening its presence in its core European markets and building up consumer awareness.
How Covid-19 has increased the signification of the Indian market for RAM
The disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the importance of the domestic market for the Indian footwear manufacturer RAM, and its weight in the company’s business is expected to remain above pre-pandemic levels even when the situation stabilizes. The company is also ready to take on its Chinese ...
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Turkish fashion retailers mull expansion in Russia
Low-cost footwear to increase market share in Russia this year
Deichmann sells Russian business
Germany faces ‘very difficult’ choices due to gas shortage
U.K. consumer confidence at record low
Boohoo names a new CFO
French footwear sales surge in May
Nike pulls out of Russia
Frasers hikes stake in Hugo Boss
Superfeet introduces hiking-specific Adapt insoles
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Gore’s new ePE Membrane: Part of the solution
The clothing industry has been waiting for a PFC-free membrane from market leader W. L. Gore & Associates. Now the time has come: The first ePE products will be launched as early as next fall with selected brand partners. What exactly is the new membrane made of, and what are ...
Saye sees 2022 sales reaching €8m on new model launches
Saye, a fast-growing Barcelona-based company specialized in sustainable footwear, posted sales of €5 million in 2021, up by 80 percent year-over-year, and expects the top line to reach more than €8 million this year. Growth will be supported by the launch of four new models in the coming months compared ...
How Dr. Martens is handling the refurbished market
With consumers starting to tighten their belts and seek value amid rising prices and inflation, the iconic British shoe and bootmaker Dr. Martens is looking to step into the refurbished product market with a trial repair and resale service.
Zalando cuts its FY guidance again
Zalando has further cut its full-year guidance as macroeconomic conditions deteriorated in the second quarter. The company had already issued a profit-warning in May with the release of its first-quarter results, which included the first decline in quarterly sales of the history of the German online fashion retailer.
EU to use trade agreements to promote sustainability
The European Commission said that it took ”a major step in making EU trade greener, fairer and more sustainable” thanks to a new plan to enhance the contribution of trade agreements in protecting the climate, environment and labor rights worldwide.
JD Sports’ FY earnings surge
In the full year ended Jan. 29, JD Sports Fashion’s basic earnings per ordinary share rose to 7.17 pence (8.4 euro cents) from 4.61 pence as revenue grew to £8.563 billion (€9.977 bn) from £6.167 billion. Adjusted earnings per ordinary share doubled to £12.84 pence (€14.90) from 6.44 pence.
C-Suite interview: Safety Jogger to launch a workwear collection in November
Safety Jogger, the leading brand of the Belgian footwear and apparel company Cortina, is diversifying into workwear after having entered the outdoor market with the Safety Jogger Adventure footwear collection launched in May.
