Nike recruits Alexandre Arnault and exits the S&P 100
Nike strengthens its board with Alexandre Arnault while leaving the S&P 100 after a stock market plunge of more than 40%. Key takeaways for the sector.
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Michael Murray to chair Hugo Boss after Frasers' stake grab
Frasers Group nears 48% of Hugo Boss and puts its CEO at the head of the supervisory board. What it means for the wholesale and multi-brand channel.
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Luar and Kenner debut their 'collab' in New York
Designer Raul Lopez presents a collaboration with Kenner at NYFW that points to a trend: designer footwear with commercial pull for the wholesale channel.
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Inditex makes its move at Zara: new director of Zara Woman
Marta Andreia Rodrigues takes over as head of Zara Woman after fourteen years at Inditex. The latest change in Zara's creative team that the wholesale channel should follow closely.
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Autry appoints a new CEO to drive its international expansion
Autry strengthens its leadership team with Danilo Piarulli, formerly of Golden Goose, to accelerate its brand evolution and its push into overseas markets. Key takeaways for the wholesale channel.
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Tendam boosts its profit by 28% in the first half
Tendam closes the first half with 744.9 million in sales and a net profit of 59.3 million. Analysis of what this means for wholesale footwear.
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Hugo Boss changes chairman after Frasers' takeover move
Stephan Sturm steps down as Hugo Boss chairman on 15 October after Frasers Group's rise to 47.89% of the capital. Key points for the wholesale channel.
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Nike launches a Halloween Air Force 1 in kids' sizes only
Nike reserves its new Halloween Air Force 1 exclusively for kids' sizes. A product move that squeezes stock and opens the door to alternatives in the wholesale channel.
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Fragmented retail: your brand must speak with one voice
Consumers no longer distinguish between channels. If your footwear store communicates differently on your website, marketplace and physical store, you lose sales and credibility.
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Inditex, Ysabel Mora and Lady Pipa: key moves in fashion
Inditex nears €20 billion in sales while Ysabel Mora and Lady Pipa integrate suppliers. Key takeaways for the wholesale fashion and footwear business.
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Polín et Moi strengthens its physical network with a store in La Vaguada
The footwear brand Polín et Moi opens a store in the La Vaguada shopping centre and consolidates physical retail as a growth lever in Madrid.
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American Eagle grows 7.5% driven by its Aerie brand
American Eagle posts 7.5% higher revenue in the second quarter thanks to Aerie, which lifts comparable sales by 19%. Key takeaways for the footwear wholesaler.
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Bimba y Lola grows 6% and accelerates its international expansion
Bimba y Lola closes the first half with 6% more sales and nearly half of its revenue outside Spain. What does this mean for the wholesale channel?
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