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Italy’s GDP growth is expected to be subdued in Q4
Italy’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2025 is not expected to be “particularly strong” although data available to date does not indicate an economic contraction either, said Claudio Vicarelli, an executive with the statistics institute Istat, in a parliamentary hearing on the budget. Preliminary figures ...
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EU countries reach an agreement to reduce CO2 emissions 90% by 2040
European Union ministers with responsibility for climate have reached an agreement to cut net carbon dioxide emissions 90% by 2040, said the Danish Climate Minister, Lars Aagard. Denmark currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Council. The agreement provides for some flexibility in reaching that goal. For example, the ...
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Wolverine appoints a new head for its Work Group division
Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Justin Cupps as President of its Work Group. Cupps will oversee the brands Wolverine, Bates, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, HyTest and Merrell Work. He will report directly to Chris Hufnagel, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Worldwide, and join the company’s executive team. Cupps ...
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Paul Green ends production at its Austrian HQ
The Austrian footwear brand Paul Green has announced it will cease production at its headquarters in Mattsee, near Salzburg, citing a persistently difficult economic environment, declining consumer spending and recently introduced US tariffs on shoe imports. The company said that despite extensive efficiency measures, the high costs of local ...
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Havaianas tops The Lyst Index in Q3
Havaianas’ Top flip-flips were the hottest fashion item in the third quater, and Nike placed two shoe models among the world’s top ten most appealing products, according to The Lyst Index. Saint Laurent’s Le Loafer ranked as the second-hottest fashion item, while The Row’s Eel loafer ranked fourth. The Nike ...
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ABG names SVP for Reebok
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has appointed of Daniel Schachne as Senior Vice President in charge of Reebok. In his new role, Schachne will lead ”Reebok’s global growth strategy, working closely with licensing partners, retailers and brand ambassadors to sharpen its focus on sport and culture on a global scale. Alongside ...
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ArticleCoats’ footwear division posts 4% drop in revenues
Coats Group, the British manufacturer of industrial threads and footwear components, has reported that in the four-month period running from July 1 to Oct. 31 revenues at its Footwear division fell by 4 percent year-over-year at constant exchange rates, reflecting a ”cautious customer ordering patterns given the ongoing market uncertainty.” ...
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Scarpa adds three new managers
Scarpa, the Italian brand specializing in the production of technical footwear for mountain and outdoor activities, has strengthened its organizational structure with three new managers. Enrico Bucciol takes on the role of Chief Product Officer, acting as a point of reference for product development and innovation. Carlo Maria Ferrero takes ...
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ArticleMetro Brands launches the sport performance format MetroActiv
The Indian footwear retailer Metro Brands is expanding into the sports performance segment with a new concept, called MetroActiv. ”Following the successful introduction of global athleisure and lifestyle brands such as Foot Locker, Fila, and New Era, Metro Brands Limited now expands its portfolio into the sports performance segment with ...
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ArticleBirkenstock to open a new production facility in Germany
Birkenstock is set to open a new manufacturing plant in Wittichenau, in the Saxony region, dedicated to the production of its signature cork-latex footbeds. The company has acquired the former Maja furniture factory in the Brischko district for around €18 million. The 78,000-square-meter production and logistics complex has been ...
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ArticleAllbirds expects sales to stop falling in Q4
Allbirds has confirmed it expects the sales contraction it has seen this year to end in the fourth quarter, when it is forecasting that revenues could rise by as much as 9 percent. “In the near term, we believe we are well positioned to drive improved topline trends in the ...
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ArticleWolverine grows in Q3 as Saucony, Merrell and Sweaty Betty drive momentum
Saucony sprinted, Merrell climbed – and Wolverine Worldwide followed suit: thanks to strong demand for products from its lead brands, the group significantly increased its sales and profits in the third quarter of 2025. The running shoe brand, the outdoor specialist and the premium activewear brand Sweaty Betty were among ...
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ArticleZalando Q3’s revenues surge with About You acquisition
Zalando reported third-quarter revenues of €3.02 billion, a 26.5 percent year-on-year increase, driven by the consolidation of About You and solid performance in its sportswear and lifestyle categories. On a pro-forma basis, as if About You had been part of the group in the prior year, revenues grew by 7.5 ...
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ArticleSteve Madden sees improving financial results after tariffs hit Q3
Steve Madden expects to deliver stronger financial results in the fourth quarter, after “substantial pressure” on both sales and earnings in the third quarter of 2025 from new tariffs on goods imported into the US. “Fortunately, while we continue to see negative impacts from tariffs, we believe the worst is ...
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ArticleWeyco’s Q3 sales, earnings fall as price increases don’t keep up with volume decline, tariff impact
Weyco’s sales in the third quarter of 2025 inched down by 2 percent to $74.3 million, as selling price increases did not entirely offset a 7 percent decline in volumes attributed to reduced business with one large customer. Weyco noted that this customer had failed to adopt its new pricing ...
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ArticlePrimark could be spun off by its parent company
Associated British Foods (ABF) is mulling a split of its Primark and global food businesses under a review of its group structure, as it looks to unlock value in a tough consumer environment. ABF’s Chief Executive, George Weston, said the group’s “unique and exceptional food business” had been “less well ...
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ArticleJimmy Choo's revenues slip but the brand sees opportunity in casual footwear
In the fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 27, Jimmy Choo, the luxury footwear brand owned by Capri Holdings, posted revenues of $131 million, down by 6.4 percent on a reported basis and by 9.3 percent in constant currency. Revenues came in at the bottom end of the group’s guidance of ...
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Haglöfs reorganizes sales team in Southern Germany, Austria
The Swedish outdoor specialist Haglöfs has reshuffled its sales team in Southern Germany and Austria as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its Central European sales structure. Bavarian-born sales expert Max Hagl has taken over sales responsibilities in Bavaria, succeeding Lisa Wendl, who will leave the company in December. ...
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ArticleMarc O’Polo opens shoe showrooms in Stephanskirchen and Hamburg
The Swedish-German fashion label Marc O’Polo is accelerating its European expansion with the opening of two shoe showrooms in Stephanskirchen, its Bavarian hometown, and Hamburg. The Stephanskirchen showroom, located at Hofgartenstraße 2, covers 120 square meters, while the Hamburg site covers approximately 150 square meters. Both locations are ...
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ArticleClosed’s future is secured
After approximately two months of intensive investor negotiations, the German fashion label Closed has found a new owner. The German Federal Cartel Office has approved the sale of the insolvent brand to Capital-Home, the investment company of the entrepreneurial Böck family, majority owners of the Marc O’Polo Group. Under the ...
