Global footwear production rose by 6.9% in 2024 | Colombia is poised to increase its exports | German online retail rebound continues, footwear sales accelerate | Micam to host 870 brands | Birkenstock’s sales lifted by higher volumes and average selling price | Gabor launches a new brand strategy, cuts jobs at its Portuguese plant | Sabu reports steady performance for 2024 after a record 2023 | Zalando’s Q2 revenues grow by over 7%, earnings remain stable | Id.Eight plans to double its sales and is open to new investors | Skechers surprises with strong Q2 | Genesco raises sales outlook as Journeys momentum continues but margins under pressure | Saucony, Merrell fuel growth for Wolverine in Q2 | Wolverine launches a junior board | Crocs expects sales decline in Q3; omits full-year guidance | Weyco’s revenues decline in Q2 as US tariffs hit consumption | Allbirds cuts its sales guidance but still sees growth in Q4 | How Stanbee uses innovation to cut component costs, improve athletic shoe performance | Yue Yuen’s manufacturing business underpins revenues | Alpargatas’ Q2 earnings surge | Azzas 2154’s adjusted footwear sales rise slightly | Grendene’s Q2 sales driven higher by exports