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Double-digit growth for Golden Goose

Asian companies reported to be eyeing up acquisition of Puma

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Portuguese footwear export growth continues

Portugal’s footwear industry extended its positive momentum in September, confirming the recovery that began early in 2025. Between January and September, the country exported 53.3 million pairs valued at €1.32 billion, an increase of...

ASICS distances itself from Puma rumour
Japan-based sports group ASICS issued a statement on November 28 to respond to media reports linking it with a...
Falls continue for footwear sector in China
Shoe companies in China exported just over 6.75 billion pairs of footwear in the first nine months of 2025, the...
Footwear firm welcomes free apprenticeship proposal
The managing director of handmade footwear brand Tricker’s, Martin Mason, has welcomed a new proposal from...
CEC presses for reforms in EU India talks
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) said it has reiterated concerns about barriers facing exporters as talks ...
Confidence high at Dick’s Sporting Goods following nine-month results
Retail group Dick’s Sporting Goods has reported revenues of just under $11 billion for the first nine months ...
Distribution agreement for Dockers in Europe
Specialist Switzerland-based distribution group Orbico has signed a new partnership with Authentic Brands to...

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Another new start for Stuart Weitzman

For the third time in just over a decade, Stuart Weitzman is under new ownership. Re-establishing a good relationship with partner manufacturers in Spain could be the key to Caleres making a success of its acquisition of the high-end...

SMEs weigh data burden
Some of the world’s most beautiful shoes are made by highly skilled...
Shoes are a challenge for automation
Shapes, materials and colours in sports shoe uppers change...
ECCO Leather tannery fire
The footwear and leather group is focusing on resuming operations...
Hyping the Hyperboot
The CEO of Hyperice tells us how teaming up with Nike for a boot that ...
The importance of uppers and linings
Many people overlook the significance of footwear uppers and linings, ...