All Footwear market articles
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ArticleRunning reloaded: These shoe brands race ahead of the rest
The running shoe market is undergoing a shake-up – and lifestyle is becoming a key to success.
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ArticleGlobal footwear production fell 6% in 2023
Nearly nine out of every ten pairs were made in Asia, while large disparities in consumption persist between emerging economies and developed regions.
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SponsoredRevolutionizing footwear retail
How one company is helping retailers to increase customer satisfaction, reduce returns, lower CO2, and merge in-store and online experiences.
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Infographics & DataExtra-EU trade in sporting goods by product category
We look at the value of sporting goods exports and imports outside of the EU by category, as well as some insights into the numbers by nation.
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ArticleGrendene exports slip by 51 percent in Q2
The Brazilian footwear maker Grendene posted a 15 percent decline in Q2 net income to 57.2 million Brazilian reais (€10.6m) from R$65.7 million for the period ended June 30. Ebitda was off by 13 percent to R$24.3 million but gross margin improved by 670 basis points to 40.9 percent from ...
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News briefs361 Degrees expands distribution partnership in Spain
Andalusian distributor, VC Sport, is to be the new distribution partner of technical basketball shoes from Chinese-based sporting brand 361 Degrees, according to CMD Sport. This is in addition to the brand’s technical shoes, which VC Sport has been distributing since 2017. Owner and head of the company, Roberto Canalesis ...
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News briefsSneaker re-selling platform WeTheNew announces €20 million capital funding round
French-based limited-edition sneaker re-selling platform WeTheNew has announced a €20 million capital funding round. The Series B funding round was led by C4 Ventures, along with Singular – the company’s historical investor – the investment arm of Chalhoub Group, Chalhoub Ventures & Acquisitions, and also supporting the venture is French ...
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News briefsTech company for shoe fitting secures €14 million in funding
SafeSize, the tech company that helps consumers find the perfect fitting shoes in physical and online stores, has raised €14 million in Series B funding, with the participation of Phaistos Investment Fund as well as existing investors Convent Capital and 3TS Capital Partners. SafeSize will use this capital to expand ...
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Case StudyHow Snipes’ unique retail experience helped the brand open nearly 700 stores worldwide
Snipes often describes itself as an “entertainment event company with a bit of retail.” Find out why, and read more on its shop philosophy
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News briefsOn launches a collection for “young movers”
Swiss running brand On has launched its first-ever footwear collection for kids and pre-teens. Inspired by the brand’s best-selling performance shoes, the new Cloud Play and Cloud Sky feature various biometric-informed features, including a combined velcro and lace closure system and a fortified toe cap for durability. Gérald Marolf, head ...
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Infographics & DataCrocs 2022 financial year revenue in detail
See how Crocs’ revenue for 2022 breaks down in our latest graphic.
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ArticleAlpargatas' Q4 reflects inflation eroding purchasing power
Alpargatas, the Brazilian owner of the flip-flop sandal brand Havaianas, reported a decline in sales volumes and a bottom-line loss in the fourth quarter of 2022, rounding out a year that fell short of management expectations as inflation cut into households’ disposable income.
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Infographics & DataGlobal leaders in branded casual footwear 2022
Found out who were the leading casual footwear brands in 2022 in our latest graphic.
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ArticleSkechers Q4 sales jump announced along with full year 2022 financial results
Skechers says it is planning to begin production in India, one of its fastest growing markets in the Asia Pacific region. Sales in the country displayed “particular strength” in the fourth quarter of 2022, as the company’s overall top line jumped by 13.5 percent to $1,878.8 million billion to reach ...
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News briefsAdidas chooses a unique strategy for latest product launch
Adidas organized a unique product launch and purchasing system for the final sneaker model in its collaboration with Latin artist Bad Bunny. The Last Forum – the latest model in its Forum sneaker line and the final in collaboration with the artist – was available only through the Adidas Confirmed ...
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News briefsOnline sales for China’s overall athletic footwear market down 22%, running footwear up 6%
According to NPD Group, e-commerce sales of athletic footwear in mainland China declined 22 percent year-on-year through August 2022. Running footwear, however, increased 6 percent and increased its market share from 19 percent to 23 percent. Sales of running shoes, which have high double-digit growth in the $90+ price range, ...
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ArticleNPD Q1 report sees U.S. footwear industry slowing down and market shifting towards new brands
Consulting firm NPD has released its latest figures for the first quarter of 2022 of the U.S. footwear market. Both the footwear industry’s sales and the revenue declined year-over-year in Q1. Sales were down 3 percent, unit sales were down 12 percent, while average prices were up 11 percent. Compared ...
