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Footwear revenues down by 9% for Nike and by 17% for Converse

Tod’s extends blockchain to tell shoes’ stories

Sturdiest boot to date from Oboz

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Creative appointment at Salomon

Outdoor brand Salomon has appointed Nick Parkinson as its global brand creative director. He will be based at the company design centre in Annecy, near the French Alps. Mr Parkinson joined Nike in 2010 and worked in a number of design and art...

Collaboration expands footwear recycling solutions
ReBound Returns has partnered with Eso Recovery to expand circularity solutions for retailers and support Extended ...
New sales manager for Mammut
Swiss performance outdoor brand Mammut has announced the appointment of Jérémie Blondel as its new...
Chanel acquires majority stake in Grey Mer
Chanel has acquired a 70% stake in Grey Mer, a footwear company in San Mauro Pascoli, Romagna, while the...
Shoe division brings 7% growth for Inditex and partners
The footwear division of fashion group Inditex achieved sales revenues of €1.6 billion in 2024. The shoe...
Sports Gear opens first Portugal factory
Taiwan-based sports footwear multinational Sports Gear has inaugurated its first factory in Portugal, aiming to...
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection
Footwear and fashion retailer Forever 21’s US operating company has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing...

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Single-minded

Helen Kirkum combines sneaker culture with craftsmanship, using leftover shoes and deadstock to create unique designs. Viewing the industry through a new lens was imperative to UK-based designer Helen Kirkum when she launched her own...

Leather outsoles, not to be overlooked
Innovations in footwear might suggest that comfort, performance, and...
To repair is to care
A lowering of tax on shoe repairs in France should convince more...
The lasting demands of automation
Last technology developer Framas makes a case for automation in...
AI on its way into footwear factories
Research institution Inescop has shared details of some of the...
Work and play
With labour and skills shortages high on the list of challenges...