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Rocky Brands reports 13.3 percent net sales growth in Q3 2026

US footwear company Rocky Brands (Rocky Brands) posted a 13.3 percent increase in net sales to 138.80 million dollars for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, up from 122.50 million dollars in the year-ago period. Net income rose to 12.80 million dollars, or 1.69 dollars per diluted share, compared to 7.20 million dollars, or 0.96 dollars...

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Reviving British shoemaking: Why footwear brand Lanx prioritises factory capacity over retail expansion

Around a decade ago, when Marco Vaghetti began researching Lancashire’s shoemaking history, the county’s manufacturing industry was already in steep decline. Once home to around 200 shoe factories, Lancashire had just a handful of manufacturers remaining. Eight years after founding Lanx, Vaghetti has established a footwear brand with its own...

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Deckers Brands reports Q2 revenue growth and appoints The RealReal CEO to board

US footwear and apparel company Deckers Brands (Deckers) has reported its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering performance above management expectations. Deckers also announced the appointment of Rati Sahi Levesque to its board of directors, effective December 1, 2026. Levesque currently serves as...

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Vivaia opens first Florida retail store at Orlando mall

Vivaia store at Orlando mall, Florida Credits: Vivaia Vivaia store at Orlando mall, Florida Credits: Vivaia Global footwear brand Vivaia has expanded its brick and mortar presence in the US with the opening of its first Florida store at The Florida Mall in Orlando. The launch follows the brand's West Coast debut at Westfield Valley Fair in San...

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Adidas Q3: Tariff refund and full-price sales drive growth

German sportswear brand Adidas has reported record top and bottom-line results for the third quarter of 2026, prompting the company to raise its full-year operating profit guidance. Based on preliminary figures, revenues increased 9 percent to a record 7.25 billion euros (8.14 billion dollars) in the third quarter. In currency-neutral terms,...

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Leanne Ford returns to fashion with debut boot collection: 'You’re not going to catch me in a kitten heel'

Leanne Ford knows exactly what she will and won’t wear. “I’m either comfortable and low-key or I’m dressed up! You’re not going to catch me in a kitten heel!” the interior designer and former HGTV host told FashionUnited. That all-or-nothing approach shaped her first footwear collection, four boots designed with Newport Beach, California-based...

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Urban Outfitters expands Ugg partnership for experiential retail platform

US lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters has reunited with Southern California-based global lifestyle brand Ugg, a division of Deckers Brands, for the return of its experiential retail platform On Rotation. Building on a 2025 collaboration, the partnership brings Ugg styles to the retailer’s Gen Z community through a seasonal activation focused on...

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Vivaia expands US retail presence with first California store at Westfield Valley Fair

Global footwear brand Vivaia has expanded its US retail footprint with the opening of its first West Coast location at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara. The launch marks the company's debut in California as it continues to grow its physical presence across key markets. The opening follows a period of international retail growth for the...

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Kate Vacovec to lead global commercial finance at Dr. Martens

UK footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced the appointment of Kate Vacovec as global commercial finance director. Vacovec will join the company in early October 2026 from US restaurant company Yum! Brands. Vacovec brings nearly 15 years of experience from her time at Yum! Brands, where she worked across several senior finance and broader...

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Spanish brand Munich refinances over 18 million euros of debt

Madrid – Munich, the iconic Barcelona-based footwear brand owned by the Berneda family, appears to have found some initial relief from its difficult financial situation. The company has successfully reached an agreement with its financial creditors. It has reportedly agreed on a new payment schedule for a debt of just over 18 million euros...

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Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform 'With Bouncing Soles'

British footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced further developments as part of its consumer-first strategy, including the launch of a new global brand platform titled 'With Bouncing Soles'. The initiative debuts alongside a refreshed e-commerce experience and the ongoing execution of the physical retail strategy outlined during the company's...

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Spanish fashion showcases its strength at Milanese trade show

Madrid – Invited by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the public Italian agency responsible for promoting the internationalisation of Italian companies and their exports, the FashionUnited Spain team had the opportunity to explore the various halls of the latest September edition of Lineapelle Milan. This international trade fair specialises in...