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Record Q1 revenues for Mizuno

Sports group Mizuno has reported revenues of more than $450 million for the first quarter of its current financial year. This covers the three-month period to June 30, 2026. Compared to the same quarter last year, this figure represents growth...

World Cup investment boosts H1 results for Dick’s Sporting Goods
Athletic footwear and retail group Dick’s Sporting Goods has reported sales revenue of $10.75 billion for the...
Music star launches new brand with Under Armour
Athletic footwear and apparel group Under Armour has entered into a new partnership with musician and record...
New cohort for Micam’s emerging designers slot
The organisers of the Micam exhibition, which next takes place in Milan from September 13-15, have announced a new ...
Materials developer to move footwear foam production to Asia
Trade union organisation GMB has issued a statement to express concern about cellular materials specialist...
Ecco strengthens leadership team
Footwear brand Ecco has strengthened its global leadership team with the promotion of Neal Taylor to executive...
JD Sports appoints new Chair
JD Sports has announced the appointment of Peter Agnefjäll as Chair of the Board, effective September 1, 2026.Mr...

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Cry for help

The industry body that represents footwear components manufacturers in Spain, AEC, says the entire sector is facing a crisis.Spain’s national association of footwear component manufacturers, AEC, has said the shoe industry there is in “an...

The beauty of calf leather
Calf leather remains a benchmark material in luxury footwear, valued...
Lasting trend
Beyond Beyoncé’s influence, the western boot was popular long before...
Mixed message
Luxury group Kering has set out its vision for the future. The...
TPU sole with rubber soul
BASF says Elastollan GripTec gives designers greater freedom and...
Supershoe helps athletes make history
Three athletes achieved world-firsts at the 2026 London Marathon....