All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 28, Issue 15+16 – Page 3
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Genesco wins a proxy battle as shareholders re-elect all 9 board nominees
Genesco has won a proxy battle against activist investors as shareholders re-elected all nine members of the board during an annual general meeting held on July 21. Based on preliminary voting results provided by its proxy solicitor following the meeting, the US footwear group said that its shareholders voted to ...
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US introduces new tariffs for 60 trading partners
As the temporary 10 percent global tariff imposed under Section 122 reaches its 150-day legal limit, the US administration is replacing the levy with new duties of 10 percent or 12.5 percent on selected imports from 60 trading partners. The new tariffs, effective July 24, are imposed under Section 301 ...
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Consumer confidence improves in the UK, stabilizes in Germany
In the UK, consumer confidence improved to -17 in July from -23 in June, according to the GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer powered by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). It is the largest improvement in sentiment since November 2023. “Hot on the heels of the summer heat waves, July ...
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Bata India passes the 2,000-store threshold
Bata India has passed the 2,000-store threshold and is now targeting 3,000 outlets in the coming years by focusing on tier 3 and 4 towns thanks to a franchise-based approach. Bata India sells about 50 million pairs of shoes annually through a network of company-run stores, franchisees, multi-brand stores and ...
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News briefsSuperfeet launches new sport specific insoles
US insole maker Superfeet has expanded its performance range with three new sport specific lines, Cleat, Court and Sport, led by the Cleat Playmaker Elite and a Court Playmaker Elite expected later this year. The company is positioning the products as performance equipment, not comfort accessories. The Cleat Collection targets ...
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ArticleDeckers beats on HOKA growth, but shares drop 6%
HOKA revenue grew 7.7% and EPS topped estimates, but investors focused on tariff and margin warnings for the rest of the year.
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Zegna posts strong sales growth in Q2
Ermenegildo Zegna generated revenues of €987.3 million in the first half of 2026, up by a reported 6.4 percent compared to the year earlier and reflecting 9.3 percent organic growth. In the sole second quarter, revenues increased by 10.3 percent year‑on‑year to €517.1 million. Organic growth reached 11.0 percent, reflecting ...
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ArticleCoats footwear division set for growth after strong Q2
Coats Group said its footwear division was positioned for accelerated growth after a stronger second quarter and continued market share gains, despite a mid-single-digit decline in the global footwear market. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, expecting good earnings growth and a return to organic footwear growth in the second ...
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LVMH’s sales rebounded in the second quarter
LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division posted revenues of €18.146 billion in the first half of 2026, down by a reported 5 percent year-over-year and down by 1 percent organically. In the sole second quarter, sales were up 1 percent organically year-over-year. The group said that the division’s sales benefitted ...
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News briefsBarefoot European Shoe Fair to be held twice a year from 2027
Barefoot European Shoe Fair said that following its first two annual ”successful editions” it is ”taking the next logical step in its development” and that from 2027 onwards the event will be held twice a year. The third edition is scheduled from Jan. 29 to 31 and the fourth edition ...
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ArticleHermès hit by disappointing Chinese sales
In the first half of 2026, Hermès reported a net profit of €2.238 billion, roughly in line with the previous year. Revenues in the first half amounted to €8.163 billion, up by 6.1 percent at constant exchange rates and by 1.6 percent at current exchange year on year. In the ...
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ArticleBoot Barn's Q1 net sales beat forecasts and tariff refunds boost margins
Boot Barn posted a stronger-than-expected first quarter, with tariff refunds delivering a meaningful lift to margins and earnings. The western and workwear retailer said the tariff refunds provided a $14.7 million benefit in the first quarter and contributed 250 basis points to merchandise margin expansion and helped offset higher ...
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ArticleRocky Brands lifts 2026 revenue outlook as Q2 sales jump 12%
Rocky Brands has raised full-year revenue guidance after delivering a significantly stronger second quarter, reporting double-digit sales growth and a major improvement in profitability as demand accelerated across its footwear portfolio, while tariff refunds also provided a boost. The Ohio-based company said net sales in the three months to June ...
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Ara Shoes creates Brand Director role, appoints Simon Stechel
Ara Shoes has adjusted its organizational structure with the creation of a new Brand Director role. The German shoemaker has appointed Simon Stechel to the newly created position. Stechel is responsible for design, sourcing and product management. According to the company, bringing these functions closer together and streamlining decision-making ...
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Rohde invests €1.5m in new automated packaging system
The German manufacturer of slippers and sandals Rohde is investing €1.5 million in a new automated packaging system at its Schwalmstadt facility to shorten lead times and improve time-to-market. According to the company, the new system will automatically stack and pack shoe boxes into shipping cartons, selecting from three ...
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Prada’s net profit declines in H1
In the first half of 2026, Prada Group’s net income fell to €327 million from €386 million a year earlier on lower operating profits. Adjusted Ebit declined to €530 million from €619 million and the margin dropped to 17.4 percent from 22.6 percent, partly impacted by the acquisition of the ...
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ArticleVF Corp’s Vans problem outweighs its Q1 beat
Revenue reached $1.67 billion, flat year over year, and so the loss stood out more – VF Corp still raised full-year guidance to 2 percent or better growth.
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ArticleCrocs lifts its FY guidance after a record Q2
Crocs lifted its full‑year guidance after posting record second‑quarter results as stronger‑than‑expected trading across both its brands supported an improved outlook for 2026, although this was overshadowed by an underwhelming third-quarter forecast, sending shares in the company down sharply. The US footwear company now expects consolidated revenues to rise by ...
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TS Brand Management expands its sales team
TS Brand Management, a footwear company based in the German town of Pirmasens, has expanded its sales team, appointing Markus Roth as Senior Sales Manager for the Kangaroos and Cinque brands. An experienced footwear industry sales executive, Roth previously held various sales and key account management positions at companies ...
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Schuhe wie barfuß files for insolvency
The Austrian barefoot shoe retailer Schuhe wie barfuß Handels has filed for insolvency at the Feldkirch Regional Court. Based in Feldkirch, the company currently employs five people. Six creditors are currently affected by the proceedings, with registered claims totaling approximately €156,000, according to the Credit Protection Association of ...
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