All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 28, Issue 17+18
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Prologis to buy Segro
The American warehouse and logistics operator Prologis said that it has reached an agreement to buy its UK peer Segro for about $18.8 billion. Under the terms of the recommended acquisition, Segro shareholders will receive 0.0920 new Prologis shares for each share held. Shareholders may elect to receive cash in ...
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ArticleZalando issues a sales warning
With the release of its second-quarter results, Zalando warned that its sales growth in 2026 could be slower than previously forecast, pushing the share down by about 13 percent on the day. The German online fashion and lifestyle retailer reported that in the second quarter gross merchandise value (GMV) rose ...
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ArticleFerragamo’s sales rebound in Q2
Salvatore Ferragamo’s total sales in the first half of 2026 fell by a reported 1.3 percent year-over-year, but rose by 1.9 percent at constant exchange rates, to €467.8 million. In the sole second quarter, revenues amounted to €259 million, up a reported 2.4 percent and by 4.6 percent at same ...
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ArticleOne in two Germans is cutting back on clothing and accessories
German consumers continue to cut back on spending, with clothing and accessories remaining the category most affected, as “rising prices, geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing financial pressures continue to affect the daily lives of many consumers,” the latest Idealo Savings Report 2026 showed. However, “saving no longer simply means doing without. ...
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Next lifts its guidance again as a hot UK summer boosts sales
Next lifted its profit guidance for the third time this year after second quarter full-price sales smashed estimates due to the hotter British summer and the release of pent‑up demand in the Middle East and Northern Europe. The British fashion retailer now expects pre‑tax profit of £1.24 billion (€1.44bn) for ...
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Dr. Martens appoints a new board member
Dr. Martens appointed Alia Gogi as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from Sept. 1. ”Alia has significant international retail and commercial experience, with a strong track record across consumer brands, omnichannel growth and Asian markets,” the British shoemaker said. Gogi was most recently President, Asia at Sephora, part of ...
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ArticleWeyco's profits surge on tariff refunds
Weyco posted a sharp rise in second‑quarter profit driven by strong performances from its Florsheim and Bogs brands after the recovery of previously paid US tariffs delivered a major boost to margins. The company recognized $15.3 million in tariff refunds during the period, which lifted the gross margin to 70.4 ...
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ArticleJimmy Choo’s profitability increases in Q1
In the first quarter ended June 27, Jimmy Choo’s revenues totalled $179 million, up by a reported 10.5 percent and by 9.3 percent on a constant currency basis, compared with the previous year. The luxury footwear brand, which is owned by Capri Holdings, saw its sales rise in all regions. ...
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ArticleCanada Goose to sell Baffin to Royer
Canada Goose has agreed to sell the Canadian performance footwear brand Baffin to the Québec-based footwear manufacturer Royer, marking a strategic move to streamline its business and sharpen its focus on the Canada Goose brand. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in ...
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JD names a new Chairman
JD Sports Fashion, a British retailer, has appointed Peter Agnefjäll as Chair of the board, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Darren Shapland, who has served as interim Chair and will remain on the board as an independent director. Agnefjäll built his career over almost two decades at the Swedish furniture ...
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Lloyd appoints a new CFO
The German shoemaker Lloyd has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer to support its strategic development. On Aug. 3, Robert Puster took over from Thomas Schmies, who left the company at the end of July at his own request for personal reasons. Puster has extensive experience in financial management ...
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ANWR Order Summer 2026 opens with new trade fair format
The German footwear buying group ANWR is set to open its ANWR Order Summer 2026 trade fair with a revamped format. The event will run from Aug. 10 to 13 at the Mainhausen campus and will showcase around 400 brands presenting their spring/summer 2027 collections across the exhibition halls ...
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Birkenstock opens 3 stores in Spain and in the US
At the end of July, Birkenstock opened three stores in Spain and in the US. On July 28, the German footwear company opened its second store in Madrid. With the new location, Birkenstock now has three directly-operated stores in Spain. The store is the brand’s 51st retail location in Europe. ...
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ArticleVida buys the New York brand Donald Pliner
New York-based Vida Shoes International has acquired the Donald Pliner brand, including all associated intellectual property and brand assets. The transaction closed on July 20 but no financial details were released. “For more than 52 years, Vida has specialized in developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing footwear,” said Solomon Dabah, the ...
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ArticleGenesco names a new head for its British unit Schuh
Genesco appointed Tomas Petersson as President of Schuh, the British affiliate of the American footwear group. Petersson succeeds Colin Temple, who is retiring after a 38-year tenure with the business, including the last 15 years as President. ”A proven consumer brand and omnichannel executive, Petersson brings extensive high-impact global leadership ...
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EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese nylon yarn
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 60 percent to 67.6 percent on imports of polyamide yarn (nylon) from China into the European Union. The move follows an investigation that found imports of polyamide yarns from China were entering the EU at dumped prices, harming domestic manufacturers. According ...
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Alexandre Arnault quits Birkenstock’s board
Birkenstock Holding, the UK-based parent company of the German sandal maker, announced the resignation on Aug. 6 of Alexandre Arnault as board director due to professional commitments To fill the vacancy, the company is approaching potential independent candidates. ”Once a suitably qualified individual has been identified, such person shall be ...
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Sportup relaunches the L’Alpina brand
Sportup is relaunching the L’Alpina brand that it bought in 2025. L’Alpina is being positioned as an premium activewear and lifestyle label with a focus on trail running. Founded in 1946 in Milan, L’Alpina was an established brand in technical mountain clothing. It presented its first apparel collection under ...
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Shoe Zone confirms its improved full-year guidance after a positive July
Shoe Zone said that trading continued positively throughout July and as a result of this, cash and equivalents as at July 25 stood at approximately £7.0 million ahead of the original budget. The British footwear retailer continues to expect an adjusted loss before tax of no greater than £1.0 million ...
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Michael Weyergans launches footwear industry consultancy
Michael Weyergans has launched a new consulting and expertise network for the footwear industry, Weyergans Business & Footwear Consulting, aimed at supporting companies with strategy, product development and international sourcing. Weyergans has more than three decades of experience in the footwear industry. He spent 17 years in management positions ...
