No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), the company managing Ted Baker’s UK stores, went into administration in March. Following this, 15 stores were closed, and 245 positions at the store and head office were made redundant. Administrators from Teneo have now announced plans to shut all remaining UK stores within the next three weeks. Employees […]
By Amit Chopra In 2023, global footwear production decreased by 6% to 22.4 billion pairs, marking the lowest point in a decade, excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The industry remains heavily concentrated in Asia, where nearly 9 out of every 10 pairs of shoes are manufactured, accounting for 87.1% of global production. China […]
Metro Brands Ltd. (MBL), will unveil India’s first Foot Locker store this October. The store, located in an upscale Delhi mall, will follow Foot Locker’s ‘Store of the Future’ concept, featuring a bold storefront, unique in-store atmosphere, expanded selection of footwear and accessories, a focus on sustainability, dynamic digital features, and other technological innovations. This […]
BUILT TO PROVIDE THE MOST ENERGY RETURN YET Herzogenaurach, 11th July, 2024 – Today, adidas unveils the Ultraboost 5. Redesigned from the ground up, it gives runners the highest energy return yet* thanks to a new midsole construction that offers 9mm more Boost. The shoe is built for those looking to get more out of their run, […]
Ahmedabad: “Canvas, but not as you know it.” With this promise, Ludic, the footwear-first lifestyle brand, launches an exclusively designed, manufactured, all-home-grown, enhanced canvas sneakers collection. These sneakers are designed to fit the style and comfort needs of men and women – with shades that will complement every outfit, a style that will add to yours, and comfort […]
Chupps, a direct-to-consumer footwear brand has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Khairav Duggal as its chief executive officer (CEO). In his new role, Duggal will oversee all aspects of Chupps’ operations, including product development, sourcing, sales, strategic planning, and e-commerce. Commenting on his new role, Khairav Duggal stated, “I look forward to […]
PUMA India has signed cricketers Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy to strengthen its connection with Gen Z consumers. Riyan Parag, a 22-year-old right-hand batsman from Guwahati, stands out as the highest run-scorer among uncapped players in a recent cricket league and was part of the victorious Indian Under-19 team at the 2018 Under-19 Cricket […]
Footwear-focused lifestyle brand Ludic has launched a new collection of home-grown canvas sneakers. Designed and manufactured in-house, these sneakers cater to both men and women, blending classic and modern styles. The Enhanced Canvas Low sneakers merge timeless canvas design with unique details. Crafted from high-quality canvas fabric, suede, and leather panels, these sneakers feature extra […]
The General Court of the European Union, the second-highest court in the EU, has denied Nike’s trademark application and ordered the company to cover Puma’s legal expenses. Nike had sought to trademark “Footware,” a blend of “foot” and “software” or “hardware,” for a range of tech-related products. Nike can appeal this ruling to the European […]
THE RIVA DEL GARDA TRADE FAIR CLOSES WITH OVER 9,000 VISITORS, GROWTH FROM LATIN AMERICA AND EUROPE, ESPECIALLY GERMANY AND ITALY There are numerous voices flowing through the aisles that catch our attention at trade fairs. Those mentioned above are just a taste of what went on during the 101st edition of Expo Riva Schuh & […]
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