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Kenneth Cole launches a men’s footwear collection
Through a licensing agreement with Marc Fisher Footwear, the American fashion house Kenneth Cole has re-entered the men’s footwear segment with the launch of a fall 2025 collection. The 39-piece collection includes 17 items in the Kenneth Cole New York line and 22 in the Kenneth Cole Reaction line. The ...
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Rudholm Group expands RFID capabilities in Los Angeles
The Rudholm Group, a global provider of labelling and packaging solutions, announced a “significant investment” in its Los Angeles facility to expand RFID (radio frequency identification) production. “This expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to providing locally produced, cutting-edge RFID solutions for the US market while driving innovation in the apparel ...
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Caleres partners with the buy now, pay later provider Afterpay
Afterpay, a provider of “buy now, pay later” payments, has entered into an extensive partnership with Caleres. Through the partnership, shoppers in the US can use Afterpay’s Pay in 4 and Pay Monthly options to purchase Caleres’ brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Vionic, Bzees, Circus NY, ...
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ArticleGabor launches a new brand strategy, cuts jobs at its Portuguese plant
The German footwear manufacturer Gabor Shoes is revamping its brand identity for the spring/summer 2026 season in a bid to expand its international footprint and customer base. The new brand strategy, “Gabor One,” aims to unify its digital and physical presence across products, packaging and marketing materials, with a focus ...
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Boot Barn renews payment partnership with Affirm
Boot Barn Holdings, the parent company of Boot Barn, Sheplers and Country Outfitter, has extended its exclusive, multi-year partnership with Affirm, a payment network. The agreement allows consumers to continue using Affirm to pay both online across all three brands and in-store at over 450 Boot Barn locations nationwide. “Providing ...
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Ricosta launches the barefoot brand Qnuffs
The German children’s footwear manufacturer Ricosta is expanding its brand portfolio with the launch of a new barefoot shoe brand for children, Qnuffs. The new brand is Ricosta’s response to the growing demand for child-friendly barefoot shoes, according to the company. Qnuffs footwear combines features typical of barefoot ...
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Shoes dominate The Lyst Index in Q2
Six of the 10 hottest products in the second quarter of 2025 were shoes, according to The Lyst Index. The Row’s Dune sandals topped the ranking, followed by Skims’ Tank Top vest and Adidas’ Adicolor Classics Sprinter Shorts. Miu Miu’s suede loafer ranked 4th, followed by Vibram’s V-Soul flats and ...
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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 ...
