Balena CEO: Putting ‘end-of-life’ first unlocks fashion material innovation
Specialising in high-performance compostable and recyclable thermoplastics, Balena focuses on durable goods, particularly in the fashion sector. "Our mission," said…
Footwear
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In data: Sports Direct is the most visible online footwear firm in the UK
Analysis by search marketing platform Salience revealed that Sports Direct leads the online footwear industry, boasting a 21% increase in…
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Shoe Carnival snaps up Rogan’s Shoes for $45m
Shoe Carnival's acquisition of Rogan's Shoes is expected to generate approximately $84m in sales and $10m in operating income for…
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Crocs delivers strong Q3, slashes forecast as HeyDude brand slacks
Crocs brand revenues of $798.8m, increased 11.6% or 11.1% on a constant currency basis in Q3, fuelled by Asia revenue…
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Start-Rite shoes welcomes ‘agile’ investor to support growth ambitions
This funding by Reward will catalyse business transformation and drive revenue growth for Start-Rite along with aiding the shoe-maker in…
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Fitflop bags US$30m revolving credit from Aurelius
The funding issued by Aurelius Finance Company (AFC), a member of Aurelius Group, will support Fitflop's plan of action moving…
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Allbirds announce net zero carbon footwear
Allbirds has announced M0.0NSHOT, a footwear product with a reported 0.0 kg CO₂e carbon footprint. The company compares this to…
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US footwear industry asks Biden to eradicate tariffs on kids shoes
The US footwear industry organisation says children's shoe prices have reached the highest in over 70 years, which is causing…
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Brands back consumer-facing transparency programme
Columbia Sportswear, H&M, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger are among the names backing a transparency programme that aims to provide a consistent way for brands, retailers and…
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Shoe Zone widens H1 loss on Covid impact
Announcing its interim results for the six months to 3 April, Shoe Zone said statutory loss before tax amounted to GBP2.6m…