Footwearbiz

20/11/2025

OrthoLite has opened a new manufacturing site in Ninh Binh Province in north Vietnam. The development strengthens the group’s plan to localise its full product creation process and expand support for regional and global footwear brands.

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OrthoLite has opened a new manufacturing site in Ninh Binh Province in north Vietnam. The development strengthens the..read more

14/11/2025

This week in footwear: growth, innovation and heritage

From record revenues to royal visits, rapid product launches to mountaineering tests of historic leather boots, the past week has shown the diversity and dynamism of the footwear industry. Here’s what you might have missed:

On posts strong growth on ‘focus on excellence’

Athletic footwear brand On reported revenues of 2.25 billion Swiss francs ($2.8 billion) for the first nine months of 2025, up nearly 33% year-on-year. Co-founder and executive co-chairman Caspar Coppetti attributed the growth to the company’s “focus on excellence.”

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Royal visit highlights Edward Green’s export success

HRH The Princess Royal visited Edward Green ’s Northampton factory and viewed a pair of her own lasts from the 1990s. The family-owned company employs 60 shoemakers producing 200 pairs per week, exporting 80%, with US sales up 45% this year.

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Nike praised for rapid product development

Nike CEO Elliott Hill commended the launch of the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium running shoes, developed in eight months instead of the usual 18. Chief innovation, design and product officer Phil McCartney and his team tested and adjusted prototypes in Busan, South Korea, accelerating development.

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Vintage leather boots impress modern climbers

Twins Ross and Hugo Turner climbed Mera Peak with contrasting gear: Ross in modern equipment, Hugo in George Mallory replicas. Early data showed almost identical performance, with the leather boots keeping feet 2–3°C warmer. Crockett & Jones made the boot replicas.

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31/10/2025

This week in footwear: Coats moves into premium insoles, Puma announces more job cuts, Ugg drives Deckers’ growth, and RM Williams expands production in Adelaide.

Coats completes acquisition of OrthoLite

Coats Group has acquired insole specialist OrthoLite and its sustainable brand Cirql for $770 million (€720 million), strengthening its footwear division. CEO David Paja said it enables more integrated solutions, while OrthoLite CEO Glenn Barrett called it “the next era of growth.”

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Hundreds more jobs to go at Puma

PUMA Group will cut 900 more jobs by the end of 2026 after 500 already this year. First nine-month revenues fell 4.3% to just under €6 billion. CEO Arthur Hoeld said 2025 is “a year of reset.”

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Ugg leads Deckers’ Q2 growth surge

Deckers Brands reported Q2 net sales of $1.431 billion (€1.31 billion), up 9.1%. UGG rose 10.1% to $759.6 million (€696 million) and HOKA grew 11.1% to $634.1 million (€582 million). CEO Stefano Caroti said Ugg’s performance reflects strong international momentum.

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RM Williams expands Adelaide production

R.M.Williams has opened a second workshop in northern Adelaide, boosting capacity by 90% and adding a leather wallet line. Executive chairman Dr Andrew Forrest said the expansion preserves craftsmanship and supports homegrown skills.

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24/10/2025

In Case You Missed It – Footwearbiz, Week of October 20, 2025

A week of milestones and new directions in the footwear world – from a groundbreaking in East Java to a new creative chapter at Hermès, a tribute to Nike’s founder, and a plant-powered performance shoe from Topo. Here’s what you might have missed:

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Coats Rejo builds integrated factory in Indonesia

Coats Rejo Indonesia has broken ground on a €35.2 million footwear components site in East Java that will combine dyeing, finishing, and production in one facility. The plant will create 547 jobs by 2030.

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Grace Wales Bonner joins Hermès

Hermès has named UK designer Grace Wales Bonner as creative director for men’s ready-to-wear, following Véronique Nichanian’s planned departure. She will debut her first collection in January 2027.

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Nike renames HQ after founder Phil Knight

Nike’s Oregon headquarters is now officially the Philip H. Knight (PHK) Campus, honouring its co-founder. The site includes the LeBron James Innovation Centre and the Serena Williams Building.

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Topo launches weatherproof Phantom 4 WP

Topo Athletic’s new Phantom 4 WP uses eVent’s plant-based, PFAS-free stormST laminate, proving sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.

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21/10/2025

Coats Rejo Indonesia, part of Coats Footwear, has begun construction of a €35 million integrated footwear components factory in Pleret, East Java.

The facility will combine twisting, dyeing, yarn finishing, and structural component production in one site, creating 547 new jobs and incorporating sustainability measures like solar panels and zero-waste design.

The groundbreaking was attended by East Java governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa, UK honorary consul Ivy Kamadjaja, and managing director Nguyen Phan.

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Coats Rejo Indonesia, part of Coats Footwear, has begun construction of a new dyeing and finishing factory in Pleret,..read more

17/10/2025

The footwear industry continues to evolve. This week, we've seen advancements in sustainable materials, international trade developments, event relocations, and leadership changes. Here's what you might have missed:

🔹 Cirql Unveils Bio-Based, Biodegradable Midsole Foam
Cirql introduces Zero36, a midsole foam made with 36% bio-based content. It's fully biodegradable through industrial composting and produced using a patented, chemical-free process.
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🔹 CEC Advocates for Swift EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Ratification
The of European Footwear Industries (CEC) urges the European Union to promptly ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, emphasising its importance for the footwear sector.
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🔹 Outdoor Retailer Announces Minneapolis as New Venue
The Outdoor Retailer trade show will relocate to Minneapolis, with the first event scheduled for August 19–21, 2026, marking a new chapter for the exhibition.
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🔹 LWG Appoints David Wright as New Board Chair
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has named David Wright as its new board chair, signalling a new chapter in the organization’s leadership and sustainability direction.
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16/05/2025

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Footwear revenues fall for Ferragamo, as leathergoods surge

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FERRAGAMO

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Geneva talks deliver tariff breakthrough

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Hyrox events win support from Intersport

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INTERSPORT Deutschland Group

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500 jobs to go as Puma concentrates on ‘controllable factors’

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Acquisition: Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker

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Foot Locker DICK'S Sporting Goods

09/05/2025

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500 jobs to go as Puma concentrates on ‘controllable factors’

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PUMA Group

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3G Capital agrees $9.4 billion acquisition of Skechers

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SKECHERS

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Fire destroys Ecco Leather tannery in Dongen

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Commitment to China unchanged, Decathlon insists

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Decathlon UK

25/04/2025

In case you missed it, here's some of what happened in the in the last week: A

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Puma collaboration features Charles F Stead suede

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China appoints new chief trade negotiator

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Why athletic shoes are a challenge for automation

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Boat shoe collaboration from Jacquemus and Timberland

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Timberland JACQUEMUS

27/03/2025

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17/03/2025

SPONSORED
PAVIA JUSTICE COURT (Italy)
Bankruptcy of MORESCHI S.P.A.
The Italian company Moreschi S.p.A, active in the production and sale of high-quality shoes since 1946, based in Vigevano (PV), has been declared bankrupt by a ruling dated July 19, 2024. The receiver was allowed by the Court to begin the sale of the business branch through an auction.
This branch, which involves the activity of producing and selling and accessories, consists of:
The "Moreschi" and "Stemar" brands, currently registered and therefore exclusively usable by their owner;
Intellectual property rights, including designs, patents, model archives, internet domains, social media accounts, databases, etc.;
The store and showroom located in Milan, via Manzoni No. 12, owned by third parties and leased by Moreschi S.p.A., along with the furnishings present within;
Raw materials ( , etc.);
Finished products amounting to approximately 7,000 pairs of ;
Furnishings and machinery for production present in the industrial facility.

The auction will take place based on a minimum price set at Euro 1,737,650.00.?Online bids must be submitted, accompanied by a deposit equal to 30% of the offered price, by 21:00 (Rome time) on March 30, 2025, and will be examined at 15:00 (Rome time) on March 31, 2025, with an immediate subsequent start of the online bidding – only in the event of multiple valid bids – which will end at 16:00 (Rome time) on April 3, 2025. The award will be given to the best bidder without any possibility of additional increases (in derogation of Article 217 of the Italian Bankruptcy Code). The deadline for the transfer of the business branch is set for April 17, 2025, at the presence of an Italian notary.
The auction will take place based on a minimum price set at Euro 1,737,650.00. Online bids must be submitted, accompanied by a deposit equal to 30% of the offered price, by 21:00 (Rome time) on March 30, 2025, and will be examined at 15:00 (Rome time) on March 31, 2025, with an immediate subsequent start of the online bidding – only in the event of multiple valid bids – which will end at 16:00 (Rome time) on April 3, 2025. The award will be given to the best bidder without any possibility of additional increases (in derogation of Article 217 of the Italian Bankruptcy Code). The deadline for the transfer of the business branch is set for April 17, 2025, at the presence of an Italian notary.
Every appraisal, document and piece of information can be required at the Procedure email address [email protected] or at the email addresses [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].