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ArticleVersace and Onitsuka Tiger debut footwear collab
The TAI-CHI Sakura drops this Thursday – and shows how far Japan’s heritage sneaker brand has traveled from the track.
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Legero expands men’s line for fall/winter 2026-2027 season
The Austrian footwear manufacturer Legero United, owner of the Superfit, Legero and Think! brands, is expanding its men’s offering with the launch of a new casual collection within its Legero Men line, set to debut for the fall/winter 2026-2027 season. According to the company, the Anzio collection features models ...
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OrthoLite’s Indian testing lab obtains Gold accreditation from SATRA
OrthoLite’s in-house testing laboratory at the OrthoLite India factory, in Ambur, Tamil Nadu, has achieved Gold Laboratory Accreditation from the SATRA Technology Centre. “It is the first and only facility in India to receive this high-level distinction,” said the US supplier of open-cell foam technology for footwear. SATRA is ...
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ArticleC-Suite interview: How Spanish producers of espadrilles are moving to guarantee their future
Calzia, a consortium comprising over 40 Spanish producers of espadrilles based in Caravaca de la Cruz in eastern Spain, is facing a weaker market after a recent boom in sales. Salvador Gómez, who is the president of Calzia and since the end of 2024 Secretary General of Fice, the Spanish ...
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Kane Footwear launches its first open-backed recovery shoe
Kane Footwear, a US brand of recovery shoes, launched the Revive OB, its first open-backed recovery shoe, designed for in-between activity moments. The Revive OB, meaning “Open Back,” is the third recovery shoe model in the Revive family, joining the Revive and Revive AC. “Unlike traditional slip-ons, the Revive OB ...
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Aldo names P3 Media as its digital marketing agency
Aldo Group has named P3 Media its digital marketing agency for its whole portfolio, including the brands Aldo, Sperry, G.H.Bass and Call It Spring. As the Canadian footwear company “continues to scale its digital commerce and performance marketing capabilities, P3 Media will collaborate closely with Aldo’s internal teams to accelerate ...
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Bruno Marc launches the Crafture Leather Collection
Bruno Marc, a US brand of men’s footwear, has launched the Crafture Leather Collection, a new lineup of men’s premium leather dress shoes “engineered for all-day comfort, durability, and modern versatility without luxury pricing.” “Crafture Leather is not designed for occasional use. It is modern luxury built for everyday ...
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Nike reenters the list of the hottest brands in Q4
After two years of absence, Nike re-entered the list of the world’s 20 hottest brands, according to The Lyst Index. Massimo Dutti, which is owned by the Inditex group, the owner of the Zara brand, also entered the classification in 16th position. “The entrance of Massimo Dutti (number 16) as ...
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ArticleGant brings footwear in-house, ends license deal with Hamm
Gant, a Swedish fashion brand with American roots, is bringing its footwear operations in-house, concluding its licensing partnership with Hamm Footwear GmbH, effective from the spring/summer 2027 season. The Swedish company said that with the establishment of Gant Footwear AB, “footwear operations will be consolidated under Gant’s ownership, giving the ...
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Cirql confirms the low carbon emission of its recycled TPU products
Cirql has published new life cycle assessments confirming lower carbon emissions for its recycled TPU products. The Vietnam-based provider of sustainable footwear materials announced the release of LCAs for its rTPU30 and rTPU50 materials, developed in collaboration with carbon-accounting specialist Carbonfact, with the findings intended to support brands facing tightening ...
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ArticleAI gains ground in DACH retail, but consumer concerns persist
Retailers across the DACH region, which comprises Germany, Austria and Switzerland, are increasingly adopting AI tools, but consumers remain concerned about data protection and privacy issues, according to a survey commissioned by VoCoVo, a company specializing in retail team communication. AI is becoming entrenched in brick-and-mortar retail and transforming it, ...
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ArticleWhy a veteran of the footwear industry has decided to launch three new brands
Joseph (Joe) Trybulec, the owner of Trybulec Enterprises and a business partner in Integra Trade Solutions, a US-based logistics company, has decided to launch three new brands covering different market segments. It has been a long-held dream for Trybulec to create an international fashion brand, and he is the sole ...
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ArticlePatricia 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. Founded in 2010 by Patricia Nash, last year the brand marked its 15th anniversary by reintroducing a footwear collection. ...
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Norda and Gnuhr launch the Gnorda collection
Canadian performance footwear brand Norda and Paris-based design label Gnuhr announced the launch of Gnorda, a collaborative 10-piece collection spanning trail running footwear, recovery footwear and technical apparel. The collection will be released globally on Jan. 29 via both brands’ direct-to-consumer platforms. More in our sister publication Outdoor Industry ...
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Bureau Veritas buys Italy’s Spin360
Bureau Veritas, a French testing, inspection and certification services group, has acquired Spin360, an Italian consulting firm specialized in sustainable innovation and development for fashion and luxury brands. Spin360 designed VCS (Verified & Certified Steps), a software package allowing the self-assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performances launched in ...
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Otto Group partners with Nvidia to improve supply-chain operations
Otto Group has unveiled a collaboration with Nvidia aimed at transforming the German retailer’s logistics operations through large‑scale intelligent robotics. The initiative centers on a new AI‑powered “Robotic Coordination Layer,” an “intelligent virtual navigation and communication system” that will manage all robot fleets on its 120 logistics sites, the ...
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ArticleTamaris launches the TMRS Men shoe collection in Germany
Tamaris, a brand of the German footwear manufacturer and distributor Wortmann Group, is launching its new sub-brand TMRS Men, its first men’s shoe collection, in the German market. TMRS Men originally debuted with the spring/summer 2025 season in selected markets, including France, Belgium/Luxembourg, Greece, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, ...
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Fitasy unveils custom-fit 3D-printed shoes
Fitasy has unveiled breakthrough technology enabling custom-fit 3D-printed shoes via smartphone scanning, designed to enhance foot health and reduce waste. The Indianapolis-based sport tech company, announced on Dec. 9 a patent-pending “scan-to-print” solution that allows consumers to create custom-fit 3D-printed shoes using only a smartphone. The process captures a precise ...
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Pantone names Cloud Dancer as 2026 color of the year
Pantone has revealed its 2026 colour of the year: Cloud Dancer, a soft white hue described as “billowy” and “balanced”. The announcement marks the first time the colour authority has selected white since it began naming annual trend-setting shades in 1999. According to the Pantone Colour Institute, Cloud Dancer represents ...
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Decathlon to launch Kiprun in the US
Decathlon will introduce its running brand Kiprun to the US market in April 2026, with initial distribution through specialty partners such as Running Warehouse and Run Moore. Lynsey Lambert, GM of wholesale for the Americas, will oversee the rollout. The lineup will launch with three franchises: Kipride for everyday ...
