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Dr Martens shifts to consumer-focused GM structure

Dr Martens has announced a strategic restructuring, adopting a General Manager model for its key markets and forming a new Executive Team to accelerate strategy execution.The market-level structure is designed to bring decision-making closer to consumers. Internal promotions include Nick Duff as UK GM, Nathalie Schneider as France GM, Kristin...

01 April 2026
DE Adidas senior director joins Leather Working Group board
US GOAT group reaches wider sneaker audience
31 March 2026
GB Double the space for Footasylum in Manchester
US Nike creates design programme for 3D-printed Air Max
30 March 2026
GB Flagship RM Williams store opens in London
US Dick’s begins Foot Locker layoffs as integration continues
27 March 2026
DE Circular footwear partners meet at adidas HQ
US Brooks Running reshapes leadership structure
26 March 2026
CH Chief executive to leave On
GB Gymshark manager takes top role at Footasylum
25 March 2026
CN Record results boost Anta’s confidence about competing globally
US FDRA warns oil price surge to squeeze footwear margins
24 March 2026
US Joola launches first Pickleball shoe
US Football boot launches from New Balance
23 March 2026
CH On launches full-scale circular program for footwear
FR New owner for Kickers amid Groupe Royer strife
20 March 2026
HK Tariffs affect growth for Stella International
US Caleres beats Q4 estimates
19 March 2026
CN Market volatility hits Lanvin Group figures
CN Footwear supply chain stalls as tariff uncertainty continues
18 March 2026
BR Around 75% of total production in Brazil will be at BF Show in May
US Scarpa sets out US transition plan
17 March 2026
IN Gold standard for OrthoLite lab in India
DE Adidas launches Single Shoe service
16 March 2026
GB Coats hits 2026 sustainability targets early
US Double-digit growth for Dick’s Sporting Goods
13 March 2026
ES University tie-up will help footwear sector find new talent, AEC says
IT Ferragamo to double down on brand message
12 March 2026
NL Soles4Souls expands through acquisition
US Reebok plans its ‘resurgence’ in football
11 March 2026
US Genesco reports sixth consecutive quarter of growth
US Gifts of shoes from President Trump
10 March 2026
US Capsule collection expands NikeSkims offering
ES Positive outcome at Futurmoda
09 March 2026
US Vibram partners with Natural Selection Tour
PK Pakistan leather sector calls for separate HS code on used footwear
06 March 2026
CN A difficult year for footwear in China
DE Adidas confirms record results for 2025
05 March 2026
DE Puma and Shincell launch collaboration on running foam
DE Additive prices to increase by up to 20%, BASF announces
04 March 2026
CH On expands reach with record profit
GB Jermyn Street neighbour invests in Tricker’s
03 March 2026
JP Thom Browne reveals sneaker collab with Asics
GB Dr Martens chief product officer steps down
02 March 2026
US Wolverine Worldwide posts 2025 revenue growth
ES Footwear machinery manufacturers prepare for Futurmoda
27 February 2026
CH More LightSpray factories on the way, On promises
DE Puma reports deficit after reset year
26 February 2026
KR On says Korea factory represents a ‘monumental milestone’
DE Deichmann invests in future with modern headquarters
25 February 2026
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DE Seventies’ football boot inspires leather golf shoe
24 February 2026
IT Green light at Mipel and Micam for ‘almost revolutionary’ recruitment plan
DE Footwear and leathergoods optimism in short supply in Germany
23 February 2026
IT Micam under way
US New Balance continues global double-digit expansion
20 February 2026
US The mayor who owns 90 pairs of Lucchese boots
GB Australian shoe brand takes next steps in London

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