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Definitive Dongen closure puts Hot-Shop events in doubt

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B2C drives growth for Birkenstock

Footwear group Birkenstock has announced revenues of €1.7 billion for the first nine months of its current financial year, the period ending June 30, 2026. This is up by 10.7% on the same period a year earlier. Chief executive, Oliver Reichert, ...

Some growth for Bangladesh as new fiscal year begins
According to data from the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the leather sector recorded a 1.6% increase...
Market growth momentum maintains at Brooks
Performance running brand Brooks Running reported a record second quarter and said revenue increased by 14% year...
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...
Strong six months for Wolverine Worldwide
Footwear group Wolverine Worldwide has reported revenues of $964 million for the first six months of its current...

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The beauty of calf leather

Calf leather remains a benchmark material in luxury footwear, valued for its fine grain, softness and performance. This feature explores the qualities, sourcing challenges and craftsmanship behind this premium leather.In luxury footwear,...

Lasting trend
Beyond Beyoncé’s influence, the western boot was popular long before...
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...