Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jul 31, 2024 In 2023, world footwear production output fell by 6% to 22.4 billion pairs, the lowest in the last decade except for 2020 and 2021, during the pandemic. The figure was reported in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, recently published by Portuguese footwear association APICCAPS. World footwear production [...]read moreWorld footwear output down by 1.5 billion pairs in 2023
Dear Frances, the luxury British footwear label best known for its Balla mesh ballet flats, has added handbags to its product line-up for the first time. Dear Frances They’re available directly from its own webstore with prices ranging from £495 up to £1,250. Founder and creative director Jane Frances said that “expanding into handbags feels [...]read moreDear Frances adds handbags to existing footwear offer
Global threads producer Coats Group is making great strides in building its footwear division, introducing a “ground-breaking” new portfolio of ‘Running Solutions’ for the performance market. Coats Group It’s designed to “provide footwear brands with all the key structural components and performance threads they need to create high performance running shoes”. The “unique” offer aims [...]read moreCoats strengthens footwear offer with launch of performance-based Running Solutions
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jun 6, 2024 Four European textile, apparel, leather and footwear industry associations, acting jointly under the designation of TCLF Social Partners, have mapped out a course for their sectors between now and 2029, publishing a list of seven priorities. The latter translate into an overarching programme featuring sustainability, professional training, [...]read moreEuropean textile, apparel, leather and footwear industry associations set seven priorities for 2029
Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 15, 2024 Italian footwear specialist Nice Footwear, which has held the licence for the Ellesse sneakers’ development, production and distribution in Italy for 10 years, has announced it has now added the French market to the licence agreement, strengthening its collaboration with Pentland, the UK holding company that owns [...]read moreNice Footwear adds French market to existing Ellesse licence deal
The 2024 Cordwainers Footwear Awards is to take on added dimensions this year. Apart from the awards themselves to be presented at Saddlers’ Hall, in the City of London on 13 June, British luxury footwear designer Sophia Webster is to deliver the keynote speech. Cordwainers Footwear And designer/artist Barbara Hulanicki is to produce sketches of winning [...]read moreBarbara Hulanicki, Sophia Webster add headline appeal to Cordwainers Footwear Awards
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. With hiking season well underway and the trails calling, outdoor enthusiasts are probably looking for great deals on the right gear that will make an adventure the best it can be. This year spotlights REI’s [...]read moreREI is having a giant spring footwear sale with up to 70% off Allbirds, Hoka, On, Salomon and more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For all of you fitness fanatics out there, REI’s got something special just for you. Starting April 12 through April 15, REI Co-op Members can snag an extra 25% off already discounted fitness clothing and [...]read moreREI is having a huge fitness clothing, footwear and gear sale, now until April 15th
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 8, 2024 Levi Strauss, owner of Levi’s, Dockers and Beyond Yoga, has reported a 7.8% revenue drop for Q1 2024, down to $1.56 billion (€1.44 billion), with losses of nearly $10 million. On Thursday however, a few hours after Michelle Gass, the group’s CEO since January, announced these results, [...]read moreLevi Strauss tightens budget, stops footwear line, closes factory in Plock, Poland
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Mar 25, 2024 Italian fashion group OTB, owned by Renzo Rosso, has bought a majority stake in Veneto-based footwear producer Stephen through its Staff International subsidiary. Stephen has been a supplier to OTB for over 20 years. The company was founded in 1967 by Francesco Bertollo, and is currently run [...]read moreOTB buys majority stake in Italian footwear producer Stephen