All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 28, Issue 11+12 – Page 4
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Schuhhaus Klauser names new Managing Director
Schuhhaus Klauser GmbH & Co KG has appointed a new Managing Director. Jens Küpper is succeeding Christian Hoppe at the helm of the German footwear retailer to drive its strategic realignment, restructuring and further development, the Wuppertal-based company said in a statement. Küpper, 48, has served since late 2019 ...
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Most of Sutor’s stores remain open
Approximately 36 out of 42 Sutor stores are set to remain open following the acquisition of the insolvent German shoe retailer at the start of the year by Steffen Liebich, a Berlin-based investor, and the subsequent insolvency proceedings under self-administration. According to German media reports, the company managed to ...
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Dr. Martens's Senior Independent Director steps down
Dr. Martens announced that Lynne Weedall, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees, has informed the board of her intention to step down at the conclusion of the 2026 annual general meeting on July 15 after almost six years on the board. Weedall will therefore not ...
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ArticlePidigi sees Sympatex takeover as a ‘strategic milestone’ for its international expansion
Pigidi sees the acquisition of Sympatex as “a natural evolution” of the long-standing relationship between the two companies and “marks a strategic milestone in Pidigi’s international growth path,” unlocking “strong industrial and commercial synergies across footwear, apparel and technical applications.” A previously reported, Pidigi, an Italian family-owned company, ...
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Temu fined €200m by the EU
The European Commission has fined the Chinese online retailer Temu €200 million for having allegedly sold illegal products to European consumers. “Today, the European Commission issued a fine of €200 million to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The company failed to diligently identify, analyse, and assess the systemic ...
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Ferragamo launches €53m share buyback
Salvatore Ferragamo announced an up to €53 million share buyback that will run until Oct. 22, 2027. The Italian broker Intermonte views the buyback as positive, as it indicates shareholder confidence in the group’s future prospects.
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ArticleGenesco raises earnings guidance and unveils new cost savings plan
Genesco raised its earnings guidance and maintained its expectations for sales in fiscal year 2027 as it announced a new cost savings plan and turned in what it described as better-than-expected results in the first quarter. The US footwear company now expects to report adjusted earnings per share of $2.00 ...
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ArticleJimmy Choo plans to return to profitability this year
Despite higher losses in the fiscal year ended March 28, Jimmy Choo, the luxury footwear brand owned by Capri Holdings, is expected to return to profitability in the current financial year as sales pick up. In the fourth quarter, Jimmy Choo posted revenues of $140 million, up by 5.3 percent ...
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The Lanvin brand has a new CEO
Lanvin Group, the Chinese luxury goods firm that owns the Italian shoemaker Sergio Rossi, has appointed Barbara Werschine as Chief Executive Officer of the fashion brand Maison Lanvin. She joins Lanvin after serving as CEO of Eric Bompard. Werschine previously served on the executive committee at Hermès as Director of ...
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Kiprun launches its first 3D printed shoe
Kiprun, the performance running brand of the French group Decathlon, has launched its first 3D printed shoe, Kipnext 3D. The model is currently sold in limited quantities in some Decathlon stores in China at around $250 a pair. The shoe combines a knitted upper with a 3D printed midsole produced ...
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Orva hires a new CEO
Orva, US provider of e-commerce merchandising solutions for brands, has appointed Stephanie Fox as Chief Executive Officer. ”With more than two decades of experience scaling retail and e-commerce brands, Fox will help strengthen Orva’s marketplace capabilities, operational infrastructure and brand partnership model to support continued growth across the digital retail ...
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PDF NewsletterShoe Intelligence Executive Edition: Vol. 28 - 11+12
Birkenstock posts higher revenues and lower profits | Zalando maintains its full-year guidance | Golden Goose continues to grow at a double-digit pace | Geox’s sales contraction accelerates in Q1 | Ferragamo’s sales continue to be dragged down by the wholesale channel | Minelli to close down May 30 | Dr. Martens’ profits stride ahead as turnaround plan gains traction | Jimmy Choo plans to return to profitability this year | Shoe Zone sees tough trade ahead as H1 losses widen | Genesco raises earnings guidance and unveils new cost savings plan | Hoka drives Deckers Brands to record revenues and earning in FY2026 | Shoe Carnival pauses rebanner strategy, plans to close underperforming stores | The North Face leads VF Corp back to full-year revenue growth | Sperry expands into Benelux and DACH region | Boot Barn’s momentum continues after Q4 sales jump 19% | Wolverine Worldwide Q1 2026: revenue up 11%, guidance raised | Steve Madden lifts its sales guidance on Kurt Geiger’s momentum | Weyco’s sales steady in Q1 as market, tariff uncertainty continues | Fitasy offers the possibility to buy only one shoe via its on-demand platform | Yue Yuen’s profit drops by more than half as bottlenecks and tariffs erode margins | Azzas 2154’s Q1 footwear, accessories sales fall 7% | Alpargatas’ sales momentum continues in Q1 | Grendene’s sales decline on lower shoe prices | Coats holds guidance as OrthoLite lifts Ebit margin
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