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Shoe Carnival integrated Algolia’s AI search module to improve conversion rate
Algolia, a provider of AI search solutions, serving over 18,000 businesses and 500,000 developers globally, said that Shoe Carnival has integrated its AI-powered search with Amplience’s Commerce Experience platform to redefine its digital shopping experience. “We’ve always wanted to deliver unique digital shopping experiences to our customers, but, before ...
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Keen enters trail running segment
US footwear brand Keen is entering the trail running market with the launch of its first-ever trail running shoe, the Seek, set to debut globally on July 25, 2025. The Seek combines Keen’s established reputation for comfort and durability with a lightweight, high-performance build aimed at recreational runners. Developed over ...
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Alegria launches the Alegance collection
Alegria, a California-based women’s comfort shoe brand, is launching Alegance, a collection of ballet flats, heels and loafers. The new collection is available from fall 2025. “After years of innovative development, we’ve found the perfect balance to integrate our robust, supportive footbed into a sleek, trim silhouette,” said Irene Chen, ...
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Coats Footwear launches Insole Solutions portfolio
Coats Footwear, a division of Coats Group PLC, has launched its Insole Solutions portfolio, described as “an important milestone in advancing sustainable innovation for the footwear industry”. The new eco-conscious range is designed for high-performance applications. The Insole Solutions range combines eco-friendly materials with cutting-edge performance. The products in the ...
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Cirql partners with Frasson to expand in Europe
Cirql, the Vietnam-based developer of sustainable footwear materials, announced a strategic partnership with Italy’s Frasson, a leading manufacturer specializing in supercritical foaming and injection molding. The collaboration marks Cirql’s official expansion into the European market and establishes Frasson as a certified development and manufacturing partner for Cirql’s recycled thermoplastic polyurethane ...
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Eurofins expands its Bangalore consumer product testing facilities
Eurofins has expanded its Indian testing laboratory for consumer products, including footwear, in Hongasandra, Bangalore. ”This strategic investment doubles the Bangalore laboratory’s footprint and offers enhanced capabilities, enabling a significant leap in compliance and performance testing tailored to the evolving needs of India’s textile, apparel, footwear, and leather goods markets. ...
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ArticleHumanoid robot launches likely this year
This year could be significant for the launch of humanoid robot models and application expansions, according to the Japanese investment bank Daiwa. It noted that production rates and cost reductions for key components have exceeded its expectations. Daiwa believes that 2025 will be a year for product launches while 2026 ...
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DSW installs Imbox Protection in nearly 500 US stores
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, the US footwear retailer owned by Designer Brands, said that it has launched “the largest retail partnership in North America” with Imbox Protection, a provider of an in-store shoe protection solution. The service is currently available in nearly 500 DSW locations across the US. “Using a ...
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ArticleAldo in license agreement with G.H.Bass
Aldo Product Services (APS), a division of the Canadian footwear group Aldo, has entered an exclusive seven-year licensing agreement with G-III Apparel Group regarding the G.H.Bass brand. Under this agreement, APS will design, manufacture, distribute, market and sell G.H.Bass footwear, bags, and small leather goods. The Canadian group will have ...
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ArticleCovision Media raises €5m in seed funding round
The Italian startup Covision Media has raised €5 million in a seed funding round. The investment will accelerate the company’s expansion as well as the development and global commercialization of its cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. The seed funding round was led by the Artificial Intelligence Fund of CDP Venture Capital, ...
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Sports Gear opens a factory in Portugal
Sports Gear, a Taiwanese group specializing in sports footwear and supplying major brands such as Adidas, Nike and Puma, has invested €15.3 million in a factory in the Portuguese town of Estarreja, the Portuguese daily Diário de Notícias reported. Inaugurated on March 7, the factory currently employs 20 workers, but ...
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Altofare reportedly to renegotiate its debt
Altofare, an Italian supplier of components to the luxury goods industry, including footwear, is preparing to renegotiate its debt with creditors, according to the news agency Bloomberg. The group has hired the consultancy KPMG and the law firm Chiomenti for advice on its debt, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with ...
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H.H. Brown launches the brand Align
H.H. Brown launched its newest brand, Align, whose collection ranges from sneakers and lace-ups to loafers and oxfords. The shoes include a premium dual-density footbed for optimal support, weatherproof leathers and sealed-seam construction for added durability, and slip-resistant outsoles for improved grip, the US footwear group said. Align’s spring/summer 2025 ...
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Tamaris launches men’s shoe collection
Tamaris, a brand of the German footwear manufacturer and distributor Wortmann Group, has launched its first men’s shoe collection. Under the new sub-brand TMRS Men, the women’s shoe brand is leveraging its brand awareness and expanding into an untapped segment. TMRS Men debuts with the spring/summer 2025 season in selected ...
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Klarna files for IPO in New York
Klarna has applied to list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KLAR” through a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The number of shares to be offered in the initial public offering (IPO) and the price range have not yet been determined, ...
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Wortmann invests €20m in an automated warehouse
The German footwear manufacturer and distributor Wortmann Group is expanding its logistics hub in Detmold with a fully automated warehouse with a shuttle system. With an investment of around €20 million, Wortmann aims to boost delivery efficiency and expand its capacity in the European market, allowing it to handle ...
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Garmont and Naglev enter a strategic collaboration
Italian outdoor footwear brand Garmont has announced a new collaboration with Naglev, a company renowned for blending technical innovation with sustainable craftsmanship. This strategic partnership aims to expand Garmont’s portfolio with a new line of high-performance footwear designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Naglev was founded in 2015 by Achille Morlin, who ...
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Dr. Martens selects Amperity to support data and marketing operations
Amperity, a British AI-powered customer data cloud, announced that Dr. Martens has selected its platform to support its global data and marketing operations strategy. “This strategic move enables Dr. Martens to recognize and engage customers consistently across all channels, driving significant performance improvements,” it added in a statement. “Selecting Amperity ...
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Klarna reportedly seeks over $15bn valuation in IPO
Klarna aims to raise at least $1 billion dollars from an upcoming initial public offer (IPO) in the US, the news agency Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. According to Bloomberg, the Swedish payment company aims to price its IPO in early April and is targeting a valuation exceeding $15 billion ...
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Vibram launches Megagrip Elite
Vibram has unveiled Megagrip Elite, the latest addition to its high-performance Megagrip outsole collection, engineered for maximum traction on steep, rugged terrain. “Competitive trail athletes require the ultimate grip,” said Fabrizio Gamberini, Vibram’s Global Chief Brand Officer and President. “This advancement reinforces our commitment to world-class performance and innovation in ...
