Spanish footwear exports jump in value against 2019
Spanish footwear exports from January to July 2023 were up significantly in value on pre-pandemic 2019, according to the latest data from the General Directorate of Customs. Read More...
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Leather UK launches “A Guide to Buying Leather” for Gen Z
Industry trade body Leather UK has announced an online resource aimed at helping younger Gen Z consumers understand the misconceptions and the truth about leather. Read More...
Kenya to ban footwear imports from 2024
The Kenyan government has announced a ban on footwear imports from 2024 in order to support the local leather industry. Read More...
Dr Martens to pilot repair service in the UK
Footwear brand Dr Martens has announced a shoe repair service, launching in the UK in October before expanding to continental Europe. Read More...
Profits soar for Zegna in first half results
The Zegna Group has announced its financial results for the first half of 2023, achieving a profit of €52.1 million, up by 147.9%, with a margin of 5.8%. Read More...
Strong results continue for Inditex in H1 results
Spanish fashion group Inditex has reported its fiscal results for the first half of 2023, when net income was up by 40.1% to €2.5 billion. Read More...
Birkenstock files for IPO after months of speculation
Following months of speculation, footwear brand Birkenstock has confirmed that it will trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Read More...
Sales fall for Designer Brands in second quarter
Designer Brands has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, with a net sales decline of 7.8% to US$792.2 million. Read More...
Birkenstock opens new factory in Germany
Footwear manufacturer Birkenstock has begun operations at its new production facility in the Berlin-Szczecin industrial park near Pasewalk, Germany. Read More...
Growth for Shoe Carnival in Q2 despite tough market
Footwear retailer Shoe Carnival has reported its second quarter financial results, when net sales fell by 5.7% year-on-year to US$294.6 million. Read More...
