8 October 2024
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Spain Retail: the future looks brighter for retail
Oct 7, 2024 / Spain
Fashion sales finally picked up in July and August and are back in the green, after a worrying March. The truth is that the prospect of better economic growth and recent falls in inflation and unemployment have reassured Spanish consumers and given them a sense that the future may be brighter. All in all, this has led retailers to stock up in the hope that sales will continue to rise in the coming months. If these factors remain in place, the footwear sector is likely to end the year on a positive note
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Brazilian footwear production grows between January and July
Oct 2, 2024 / Brazil
According to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados), footwear production grew by 3.9% between January and July of 2024, compared to the same period last year
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JD Sports posts first half sales growth
Oct 4, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sports retailer has reported an organic sales growth of 6.4% in the first half of fiscal 2025, as compared to the same period of last year. Full year outlook remains unchanged
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Bolflex receives patent for its vulcanization process
Oct 8, 2024 / Portugal
After years of study, research and testing, Bolflex, the Portuguese-based company specialising in the manufacture of soles, has successfully patented its vulcanization process
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Nike reports weak first quarter ahead of CEO change
Oct 3, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has reported a sharp fall in revenue and profits in the first quarter of its current fiscal year, ahead of the forthcoming CEO change
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