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Italian shoemakers saw their revenues decline again
Austrian footwear retailers plan to reduce budgets for spring/summer 2027
Tamaris rebrands Tamaris Comfort as Tamaris Wide Fit
European shoemakers call for stronger accountability in e-commerce
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C-Suite interview: Valleverde maintains its revenues stable in a weak market
Valleverde is one of Italy’s most famous footwear brands with over 40 years of presence in its home market. Following its bankruptcy in 2015, the brand was acquired by Silver 1, which owns several other labels, including Rafting, Goldstar, Biochic and Biomodex. The company has grown from €1.5 million in ...
C-Suite interview: Micam doubles incoming buyers, bolsters digital offering
Micam Milano has doubled the number of incoming buyers over the last three editions to roughly 200 buyers from over 50 countries, as the trade fair proceeds with plans to increase its international positioning, said Giorgio Possagno, General Manager of the Italian footwear association Assocalzaturifici.
C-Suite interview: How Spanish producers of espadrilles are moving to guarantee their future
Calzia, a consortium comprising over 40 Spanish producers of espadrilles based in Caravaca de la Cruz in eastern Spain, is facing a weaker market after a recent boom in sales.
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Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is looking for outdoor footwear companies
Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
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Cortina returns to its private label roots
Cortina is returning to its private label roots and doubling down on efforts to contain the price of its footwear after recently abandoning efforts to develop its SJ label as an independent brand.
How the Italian Trade Agency boost support to Expo Riva Schuh and the footwear industry
The Italian Trade Agency has significantly boosted its financial support for Italy’s footwear industry, with evidence of the increased funding seen in the sharp rise in the number of incoming buyers at the Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags trade fair held in Riva del Garda from June 13 to 16. ...
Why a veteran of the footwear industry has decided to launch three new brands
Joseph (Joe) Trybulec, the owner of Trybulec Enterprises and a business partner in Integra Trade Solutions, a US-based logistics company, has decided to launch three new brands covering different market segments.
Global luxury spending seen stabilizing in 2026
Worldwide luxury spending reached €1,443 billion in 2025 and is on a trajectory of gradual stabilization in 2026, according to the spring update of the Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, a report released by the consultancy Bain & Company in partnership with Altagamma, the Italian luxury goods industry ...
French footwear sales rise in May
In May, French footwear retail sales, in volume, rose by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 2.1 percent month-on-month, according to the Bank of France.
Experts are confident about global footwear sales growth
The short-term outlook for footwear sales volumes and price growth is positive, based on the findings of the latest survey of experts published in the latest Business Conditions Survey released by World Footwear.
VF Corp’s Vans problem outweighs its Q1 beat
Rocky Brands lifts 2026 revenue outlook as Q2 sales jump 12%
Boot Barn's Q1 net sales beat forecasts and tariff refunds boost margins
Hermès hit by disappointing Chinese sales
Coats footwear division set for growth after strong Q2
Deckers beats on HOKA growth, but shares drop 6%
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Prada’s net profit declines in H1
Rohde invests €1.5m in new automated packaging system
Ara Shoes creates Brand Director role, appoints Simon Stechel
Barefoot European Shoe Fair to be held twice a year from 2027
LVMH’s sales rebounded in the second quarter
Zegna posts strong sales growth in Q2
Superfeet launches new sport specific insoles
Bata India passes the 2,000-store threshold
Consumer confidence improves in the UK, stabilizes in Germany
US introduces new tariffs for 60 trading partners
VF 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.
Rocky 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 ...
Boot 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.
Hermès 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.
Coats 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.
Deckers 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.