All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 28, Issue 9+10 – Page 4

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    Crocs raises 2026 sales, earnings guidance after better-than-expected Q1

    2026-04-30T17:26:00Z

    Crocs nudged its sales and earnings guidance for 2026 slightly higher after turning in a better-than-expected performance for both its top and bottom lines in the first three months of the year. Revenues for the full year are now expected to be in a range of down 1 percent to ...

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    ANWR Group steps up financing for affiliated retailers

    2026-05-04T16:32:00Z

    With consumer spending subdued across European markets and geopolitical disruptions threatening on-time autumn/winter stock deliveries, ANWR Group is expanding financing options for its affiliated retail network through its in-house bank, DZB Bank. The German buying cooperative announced the measures on May 4. Two financial instruments are now available to shoe, ...

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    Berkemann hires new International Sales Manager

    2026-05-04T16:32:00Z

    The German comfort shoe manufacturer Berkemann Group has named Johannes Schnütgen as its new International Sales Manager. In his new role, Schnütgen will oversee the expansion of the company’s international business, focusing on core European markets as well as selected high-growth markets outside the region. He will also manage existing ...

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    Turkish inflation picks up

    2026-05-04T16:32:00Z

    Consumer prices in Turkey in April increased by 32.4 percent compared to the year earlier, after rising by 30.9 percent in March, according to data from Tuik. Compared to the previous month, consumer prices in Turkey rose by 4.2 percent after growing by 1.9 percent in March. However, independent ...

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    Crocs founder to release debut book on Sept. 15

    2026-05-04T16:33:00Z

    George “Boe” Boedecker Jr., the founder and creative force behind Crocs, will release his debut book, Croc: How I Invented the World’s Most Popular Shoe, Became a Massive Success, and Nearly Destroyed Myself – in 15 Easy Lessons, with HarperCollins Leadership on Sept. 15. “I’ve been a writer all my ...

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    Passt stores to be rebranded under Kybun Joya banner

    2026-05-04T16:33:00Z

    The Swiss comfort shoe manufacturer Kybun Joya is continuing its expansion in Austria as part of a broader strategy to unify brand management and strengthen its market presence under a single identity. The company announced that the Passt chain of stores, which it acquired five years ago, will be ...

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    Shoe Intelligence Executive Edition: Vol. 28 - 9+10

    2026-05-06T08:38:00Z

    Brazil footwear output declines by 1.9% in 2025 | Brazil renews footwear export program for 2 years | Clarks returns to profit after two years but warns of tough backdrop | Dr. Martens appoints General Managers for key markets and sets up an executive team | Shoe Zone expects to post a loss this year | Passt stores to be branded into Kybun Joya banner | Advance Capital Partners, Mass complete the acquisition of Leder & Schuh | ANWR revamps footwear trade show strategy, consolidates summer event | Semler completes its restructuring | Insolvency proceedings underway for Sutor Group companies | Lowa posts record results | Prada’s Q1 sales bolstered by Versace acquisition | Ferragamo names Fabrizio Freda as Special Strategic Advisor | Golden Goose opens it largest Asia-Pacific in Beijing | Crocs raises 2026 sales, earnings guidance after better-than-expected Q1 | Rocky Brands’ sales momentum continues in Q1 but tariffs squeeze margins | American Exchange Group to buy Allbirds for $39m | Jack Schwartz Shoes integrates Deer Stags into its portfolio | Sperry and Abercrombie & Fitch enter a global collaboration | Stella’s shipments decline in Q1 due to Ramadan celebrations | Yue Yuen warns of up to 55% profit drop as tariffs hit Q1 output | C-Suite interview: Micam doubles incoming buyers, bolsters digital offering