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 ...
Caleres’ CFO steps down
Caleres’ Chief Financial Officer, Jack Calandra, will leave the US footwear group at the end of January to pursue other opportunities. ”His departure is not related to any disagreement with the company,” Caleres highlighted in a statement.
Shoe Zone issues a warning on its 2026 earnings
Shoe Zone issued a profit warning for 2026 after posting a slump in full-year sales and revenues, citing a tough consumer environment and government policies.
Genesco sees ‘meaningful’ earnings growth after strong holiday sales
Genesco lifted its full-year earnings per share guidance in the wake of strong holiday sales and forecast that “meaningful” earnings growth would continue in fiscal year 2027.
Primark’s sales suffered over Christmas
Primark’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), has cut its profit outlook due to a weaker sales performance at the discount clothing chain as consumers in both the UK and Continental Europe tightened their belts.
Next lifts guidance after bumper Xmas but warns of tougher 2026
Next lifted its full-year guidance after festive season trading was better-than-expected but warned that 2026 will be tougher amid “continuing pressures on UK employment”.
Birkenstock warns about the impact of US tariffs on its 2026 earnings
Birkenstock Holding, the UK-based parent company of the German sandal maker, warned that its operating margins for the full year ending Sept. 30, 2026 will be hit by adverse currency rates and higher US trade tariffs. The company still expects its top line to grow at a double-digit rate.