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Strong first-half growth for On

Swiss group On has reported revenues of nearly 1.7 billion CHF (Swiss francs) for the first six months of 2026.This is equivalent to €1.8 billion and represents growth for the brand of 14% compared to the same period last year. Almost 92% of the...

Shoes & Leather Vietnam reports strong turnout
The 26th International Shoes and Leather Exhibition, incorporating the 26th International Footwear & Leather...
US shoe companies foot $5bn tariff bill
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has said the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) underscores ...
Retail division is Yue Yuen’s growth area
Footwear manufacturing group Yue Yuen has posted revenues of just under $4 billion for the first six months of...
A first signature shoe for Tyrese Maxey
Athletic footwear and apparel group New Balance has released a first signature shoe with basketball star Tyrese...
European encouragement for Under Armour
Athletic apparel and footwear group Under Armour has reported revenues of $1.1 billion for the first quarter of...
Brazilian footwear companies make ESG progress
Brazilian footwear association Abicalçados has said its members have made significant progress towards adopting...

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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...