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Falls across all categories for Puma in H1

New footwear system from Nike targets hybrid athletes

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Columbia ‘particularly pleased’ with footwear’s contribution

Columbia Sportswear’s second quarter sales rose 2% to $614.4 million, compared to second quarter 2025, with the company benefitting from a tariff refund of around $78 million.Of this amount, $62 million was recognised in earnings, and $15 million...

A strong showing for leather and shoe companies at Colombiatex
A strong showing for leather and shoe companies at Colombiatex Companies from Bogotá’s footwear and leathergoods...
Peru possibilities for Brazilian suppliers
Brazil's footwear and leather industry will be represented by 13 companies at the Expo Detalles exhibition, which...
Mammut under new ownership
Swiss outdoor brand Mammut has announced that Chinese private equity firm CPE is acquiring the brand from Jacobs...
Right foot forward for Steve Madden
Footwear group Steven Madden has reported a 19% increase in revenue for the second quarter, to $665.9 million.The...
Footwear still top for adidas, but apparel brings H1 growth
Sports group adidas has posted first-half revenues of €13.3 billion, growth of 10% year on year.Footwear was the...
Naples to host preview event for Lineapelle and Simac-Tanning Tech
The organisers of the Lineapelle and Simac-Tanning Tech exhibitions, in partnership with Italy’s national tanning...

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Lasting trend

Beyond Beyoncé’s influence, the western boot was popular long before her 2024 album Cowboy Carter. A look at autumn-winter 2026-2027 collections suggests the trend will continue for a long time yet. The western boot trend endures. The ...

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....
Complex combinations
Technology provider Trinamix has developed a system that can see...
Raw material quest
Leather’s appeal remains strong for Turkey’s footwear industry, in...