Spartoo books a loss as revenues decline in H2
Spartoo, a French retailer of fashion items, posted a gross merchandise value (GMV) of €77.0 million in the first half of 2026, down by 7.7 percent year-over-year.
Next lifts forecasts after scorching UK summer but cautious on second half
Next again lifted full-year profit forecasts after a blistering British summer boosted sales. However, the UK fashion chain cut estimates for domestic second-half sales growth, citing worries over inflation, higher mortgage costs and a weak domestic jobs market.
Golden Goose’s sales accelerate in Q2
New store formats and retail concepts add cost as HSG and Temasek settle into Golden Goose’s ownership structure
Shoe Station comparable sales decline slows as it moves to improve assortment
Shoe Station Group said its comparable sales decline slowed to 2.7 percent in August as the US footwear retailer continues to correct problems with its product lineup at both its Shoe Station and Shoe Carnival banners that contributed to a 7.1 percent decline in comparable sales in the second quarter ...
Primark to offer home delivery in the UK as sales fall
Primark plans to introduce home delivery in the UK, after years of rejecting direct-to-consumer sales online.
Designer Brands sees “tremendous” potential for Topo Athletic
Designer Brands highlighted the “tremendous” potential of its Topo Athletic brand, which is on course for reaching annual sales of over $100 million in its 2027 financial year, as its Brand Portfolio segment continued to outperform in the second quarter of 2026.
Caleres lifts its earnings guidance after stronger-than-expected Q2
Caleres lifted its earnings guidance for the full year, after reporting profits above expectations in the second quarter of its fiscal year, as the strong showing of its Brand Portfolio segment outweighed the worse-than-anticipated sales performance of the Fashion Footwear business.
Genesco raises guidance for earnings, cuts sales guidance after better-than-expected Q2
Genesco raised its earnings guidance while cutting its outlook for sales after reporting better-than-expected results for both its top and bottom lines in its second quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Stella expects flat shipments in 2026
In the first half of 2026, Stella International Holdings reported a 1.5 percent year-over-year increase in revenues to US$786.7 million despite shipment volumes were flat at 27.5 million pairs. The top line benefitted from 1.8 percent growth in the average selling price.
Ecco shakes up its senior management after two years of losses
Ecco promoted Neal Taylor as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, replacing Casper Gram Hvejsel, who resigned after the Danish footwear, accessories and leather giant group posted its second annual loss in 2025.