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In a move that signals an evolution of its global growth strategy, leading UK-based footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum has announced a strategic partnership with Apparel Group, the Dubai-headquartered retail conglomerate. The agreement is designed to accelerate Footasylum’s presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), marking the...
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Earlier this year, Californian-born footwear brand Toms, long-recognised for its signature Alpargatas shoe and social-impact ethos, entered a new phase of reinvention. To oversee that transition, the company appointed industry veteran Jessica Alsing as its new chief executive officer, marking the latest step in its ongoing repositioning. Known...
Earlier this year, Toms found its new chief executive in Jessica Alsing, the first woman to helm the global footwear brand. Her appointment marked the beginning of a new phase defined by growth, innovation and a renewed take on philanthropic giving, the latter a core pillar in the brand’s legacy. Upon her appointment, Alsing underlined a focus...
Luxury fashion house Prada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Indian government corporations, LIDCOM and LIDKAR, to launch the “PRADA Made in India x Inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals” project. The agreement was finalized yesterday at the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai. The collaboration will create a limited-edition...
Sneakers remain relevant in 2025, particularly within the streetwear scene, even as classic shoe models gain popularity among younger consumers. We reviewed the year with Berlin-based sneaker expert Amadeus Thüner and discussed the top releases, highlights and wishlists for 2026. Which sneaker releases impressed you most this year? The “Sneaker...
Canadian cold-weather footwear and apparel specialist Baffin has named Jessica Liut as vice president of marketing to reinforce its leadership team as it looks to focus on brand growth, market expansion, and enhanced integration across commercial teams. Liut, who joined Baffin in 2020, most recently served as director of marketing, and is...
Spanish brand Alohas continues its journey to becoming a global brand, accelerating its efforts to coincide with the start of the Christmas 2025 season. Alejandro Porras' company has made new advances across the three strategic pillars that support its growth strategy: customer experience, product, and international footprint. Founded in 2015 as...
Performance and lifestyle brand Saucony is set to launch its newest collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist and Griselda Records founder Westside Gunn. Known for his creative take on music, art, and fashion, the collaboration sees Gunn apply his signature aesthetic to Saucony’s ProGrid Triumph 4 sneaker, marking his debut footwear...
Kiprun, the running and trail brand from global multi-specialist sports brand Decathlon, is entering the US market with new shoes and distribution channels next year. The running brand, which launched in 2008 and is present in 70 countries, has become one of Europe’s emerging performance running brands, trusted by Olympians, World Champions, and...
American footwear brand Toms has named former Crocs and HeyDude executive Katie Wagner as its new chief commercial officer to strengthen its global growth strategy. Wagner has been brought on to oversee the brand's global sales channels, including wholesale sales and operations, e-commerce, and marketplaces. In addition, she will partner closely...
Footwear and accessories firm RG Barry Brands (RGB) is set to acquire the assets of Green Market Services Co. Inc. (GMS), including the licensed slipper divisions for Clarks, Timberland, and their existing private label businesses. For RGB, the takeover of the licenses aids in wider efforts to position the company to meet high-growth lifestyle...
Clarks has made its return to London’s Tottenham Court Road with a new store concept. Dubbed ‘Clarks Canvas’, the modernised retail setup intends to offer customers a contemporary environment complete with an updated logo and a fresh interior. The store itself, spanning two floors, houses dedicated shopping areas for women’s, men’s and kid’s, as...