All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 28, Issue 1+2
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ArticleHow a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
Zerow is a Tuscan-based marketplace established for the upcycling of fabric and leather leftovers. As the company’s name indicates, the “w” standing for waste, its purpose is to eliminate discarded materials and deadstock by transforming them into a resource. The company was founded by Alessio Troisi and Gabriele Rorandelli, who ...
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NNormal launches a shoe take-back and recycling program
NNormal, the trail running and hiking brand founded in 2022 by Kilian Jornet and Camper, has launched Take Back Box, a free collection and recycling initiative for NNormal shoes at the end of their lifecycle. The program allows customers to return worn footwear either at selected retail locations or via ...
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ArticleInditex’s Q3 sales beat market expectations
Inditex, the Spanish fashion retailer which owns the brands Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius and Oysho, reported a 4.9 percent increase in sales to €9.8 billion in the third quarter ended Oct. 30. The top line was up by 8.4 percent at constant currency rates compared with market expectations ...
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ArticleTod’s obtains postponement on ruling regarding advertising ban
A Milan-based court has granted a request by Tod’s to postpone a hearing on whether its advertising should be banned for six months due to concerns over alleged labor abuses within its supply chain. A hearing on the matter scheduled for Dec. 3 has been postponed to Feb. 23 after ...
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LVMH names a new head for its Fashion Group business
LVMH has appointed Pietro Beccari as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH Fashion Group. Beccari will replace Sidney Toledano who decided to step down after more than 30 years working with LVMH’s Chairman and CEO, Bernard Arnault. Beccari will combine his new responsibilities with those of Chair and CEO ...
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Luxury goods market seen rebounding in 2026
UBS believes that the luxury goods sector could enjoy an average organic sales growth of 5 percent in 2026 thanks to creative shifts and improving demand trends. “We are entering 2026 hopeful that the worst is over,” the Swiss bank said, after a consistently cautious stance on the sector since ...
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Giseli Dias enter retail partnership with Printemps New York
Giseli Dias started an exclusive retail partnership with Printemps New York. The initiative marks a “major milestone in the brand’s international growth,” the Brazilian luxury footwear brand commented. The brand is available at Printemps New York since Dec. 2 with additional styles and seasonal activations anticipated for 2026. Founded in ...
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Turkish inflation falls to four-year low
In November, Turkish consumer prices rose by 31.07 percent year-over-year, against 32.87 percent in October, the lowest level in four years, according to the statistics office Tuik. Month on month, inflation stood at 0.87 percent. However, independent economists at the Inflation Research Group (ENAG) claim that official data underestimates inflation ...
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ArticleGenesco cuts its full-year guidance
Genesco cut its full-year guidance after been hit by a “meaningful pullback” in consumer demand after the back-to-school season as well as a difficult market in the UK, which is affecting its Schuh banner. “We experienced a meaningful pullback in the back half of the third quarter, as consumers retreated ...
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HongShan Capital reportedly makes €2.5bn offer for Golden Goose
The Chinese fund HongShan Capital has made a €2.5 billion offer to buy Golden Goose, with the objective of signing a deal by Christmas, according to the Italian daily La Repubblica. If confirmed, the transaction would mark the fifth change of ownership in 12 years for the Italian sneaker ...
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Thirtheen brands asked to provide supply chain information to the Italian police
The Italian police visited 13 brands and asked them to provide documentation regarding their governance and the control of their supply chains as part of an investigation into alleged worker abuse at subcontractors, the Reuters news agency reported citing judicial documents. The companies concerned are Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Prada, ...
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Klarna rolls out Tap to Pay
Klarna on Dec. 3 introduced Tap to Pay, a new in-store checkout feature that allows consumers in 14 European countries to make contactless purchases directly through the Klarna app. The launch turns the app into a full NFC-enabled wallet, enabling users to pay in debit mode or set up flexible ...
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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 ...
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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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Baffin promotes Jessica Liut to Vice President, Marketing
Baffin, a Canadian brand of high-performance footwear and apparel founded in 1979, has promoted Jessica Liut to the position of Vice President, Marketing. ”This advancement represents a deserved recognition of leadership, and a strategic reinforcement of Baffin’s ongoing focus on brand growth, market expansion, and enhanced integration across commercial teams,” ...
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ArticleRG Barry Brands takes over Green Market Services
RG Barry Brands, an American footwear and accessories company, has reached an agreement in principle to acquire substantially all the assets of Green Market Services (GMS). The proposed transaction includes GMS’ licensed slipper businesses for Clarks, Timberland, and its existing private label business, as well as the GMS team ...
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Humanoid robots seen deployed globally over the next five years
Humanoid robots are set to be deployed globally in commercial applications across a range of industries over the next five years, according to the Japanese investment bank Daiwa. Robots are becoming viable options in handling repetitive and simple tasks, it noted. Over the next five years, there should be a ...
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Alohas opens a store in Copenhagen
The Spanish footwear and clothing brand Alohas has opened a store in Copenhagen as it continues its international expansion. In 2024, the brand launched stores in Barcelona and Madrid. Alohas opened its first foreign store in Paris in September 2024, followed by openings in Milan, Amsterdam, New York and ...
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Toms hires a new Chief Commercial Officer
Toms has hired Katie Wagner, a former Crocs and Heydude executive as its Chief Commercial Officer. She will oversee the brand’s global sales channels, including wholesale sales and operations, e-commerce and marketplaces. “Katie is unrivaled in building commercial relationships, laying a strong strategic foundation for sales and bringing ...
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Skechers President Michael Greenberg enters the Footwear News Hall of Fame
Skechers’s co-founder and President, Michael Greenberg, has been inducted into the Footwear News 2025 Hall of Fame. “Honoring his indelible imprint on the footwear industry, the accolade recognizes Greenberg’s many achievements, including his global retail vision which now encompasses 5,300 Skechers stores—key to the brand’s position as the world’s third-largest ...
