WORLD FOOTWEAR weekly newsletter

5 May 2026



 



Highlights


World
Mira Groot from Rebel: understanding circularity in the Dutch footwear sector
May 1, 2026 / Netherlands

In today’s interview, we spoke to Mira Groot, Circular Economy Consultant at Rebel, a strategy and advisory firm operating at the intersection of the public and private sectors. We focused on the “Steps towards a circular shoe chain” project to better grasp the issues and potential solutions involved in achieving circularity in the footwear industry




Companies
Asos confirms sharp underlying profitability growth in the H1
Apr 29, 2026 / United Kingdom

The UK-based online fashion retailer reported a 51% increase in underlying profitability during the first half of the 2026 fiscal year. Declines in GMV and revenue were in line with expectations




Companies
adidas off to a strong start in 2026
Apr 30, 2026 / Germany

The Germany-based sportswear company has reported a strong start to 2026, with double-digit sales growth and increased profitability, driven by widespread demand for its products across markets




Companies
Crocs posts soft first quarter but raises full-year outlook
May 1, 2026 / United States

The US-based company reported a slight drop in revenue and earnings in the first quarter. However, stronger direct-to-consumer sales supported a modest increase in full-year guidance




Companies
Eject relaunches brand with new international focus
May 5, 2026 / Portugal

The Portuguese footwear brand Eject is returning to the market with the launch of its Spring/Summer 2026 REBORN collection. This marks a new phase for the company





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