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Indian leather and footwear industry to reach 47.1 billion USD by 2030

According to a strategic document outlining the trajectory of India’s leather and footwear industry, the sector’s turnover is poised for significant growth, projected to surge from approximately $17.3 billion presently to $47.1 billion USD by 2030. The Vision Document-2030, jointly published by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) and the Leather Export Promotion Council for […]

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Columbia Sportswear warns of a challenging year ahead

“I take pride in the accomplishments of our global workforce throughout 2023. We effectively executed our plan to reduce inventory, which contributed to generating over $600 million in operating cash flow for the year. The Columbia brand experienced robust growth in international markets, particularly in China and Europe, while facing challenges in the US market […]

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Geox’s Growth Slows in 2023

“After two years of robust expansion, 2023 signals a period of stabilization. Initial revenue figures indicate a 2.2% decline compared to the previous year at current exchange rates, while constant exchange rates reveal a marginal 0.3% uptick. This steady state comes amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions, elevated interest rates, and inflation, […]

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Skechers Reports Strong Performance in 2023

“Skechers’ achievement of a new annual sales record of $8.00 billion underscores the global acceptance of our products, the expansion of our loyal customer base, the strength of our partnerships, and the dedication of our team,” remarked Robert Greenberg, CEO of Skechers. In fiscal 2023, Skechers saw a 7.5% growth in sales, reaching $8.00 billion, […]

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H&M Releases 2023 Results – CEO Helena Helmersson Announces Departure

CEO Helena Helmersson highlighted improvements in the supply chain and cost management, leading to stronger gross margins and cash flow. Despite challenges like inflation and interest rates affecting consumer purchasing power, net sales in comparable markets rose compared to 2022. In the twelve months ending November 30, 2023, H&M achieved 236.0 billion Swedish kronor (20.9 […]

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CLE Chairman Sanjay Leekha to hand over baton to Rajendra Jalan

The outgoing Chairman expressed his gratitude to the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) members in a heartfelt message, reflecting on the impactful 2 ½ years he spent at the helm of the organization. Addressing challenges within the industry head-on, he shared the remarkable achievements made possible through collaborative efforts with the government and the unwavering […]

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How footwear industry is responding to post globalization era

By Enrico Cietta, Fashion Economist  The footwear production chain is undergoing a gradual yet consistent transformation, shifting away from a single global factory model to the emergence of numerous worldwide manufacturing centres. During the June edition of ERS, Enrico Cietta, President of the Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags Scientific Committee, delivered a captivating presentation that […]

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Deciphering the US Footwear markets dynamics

A Comprehensive Analysis – By: Shri Atul Kumar Mishra The footwear industry within the United States pulsates with vibrancy and dynamism, uniquely characterized by a fusion of high per capita income, the globe’s largest economy, and a longstanding tradition of housing some of the world’s premier footwear labels.  Flourishing on a diverse range of factors, […]

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Surprise, Surprise: Converse x pgLang Is Back

The Converse x pgLang partnership is back, this time with a plot twist. Debuting in a black colorway of the pgLang for Converse Chuck 70, the collaboration introduces a chance-driven experience that will randomly ship one of two new variations of the shoe when it is ordered on converse.com.  Founded in 2020 by Kendrick Lamar […]

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