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Jobs at risk as Nike foam supplier offshores production
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (216+ words) UK footwear foam manufacturer Zotefoams, which supplies global brands including Nike, has reportedly entered a consultation phase which could see 100 jobs at risk as it looks to offshore production to Vietnam. Campaign group GMB alleges Zotefoams, based in Croydon in…...
JD Sports trims profit guidance as US sales and footwear demand lag
5+ day, 53+ min ago (70+ words) Just Style Stay ahead with unbiased news, expert commentary, and in-depth features on global topics. As a trusted provider of data and insights, Just Style collaborates closely with industry leaders and professionals to offer unique thought leadership and analysis. Gain…...
Kontoor Brands raises FY26 outlook as Wrangler, Helly Hansen push growth
1+ week, 5+ day ago (454+ words) Kontoor Brands has raised its full-year financial guidance for 2026 (FY26) after reporting strong second-quarter (Q2) results, driven by growth across its Wrangler and Helly Hansen brands and improvement in gross margins. Kontoor Brands, which owns well-known denim and outerwear labels, reported second-quarter…...
Mud Jeans files bankruptcy after failing to overcome debt burden
2+ week, 4+ day ago (344+ words) Mud Jeans, the Dutch sustainable denim brand, has filed for bankruptcy due to an overwhelming debt burden. Co-owner and CEO Dion Vijgeboom announced the decision on LinkedIn, stating the financial burden of historic debt ultimately proved “too great to overcome…...
Selective shoppers drive fall in UK online fashion parcel volumes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) UK fashion retailers faced a challenging second quarter in 2026, as “increasingly selective” shoppers drove a 14% year-on-year drop in online fashion parcel volumes. The data points to a marked shift in consumer behaviour, with customers narrowing their purchasing focus and heightening…...
ASICS to spin off Onitsuka Tiger into standalone business from 2027
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (321+ words) ASICS will transfer its Onitsuka Tiger business into a standalone group company from 2027 as the Japanese sportswear giant looks to support the brand's rapid global expansion and strengthen its position in the luxury lifestyle market. The company said its board…...
Shein to acquire sustainable apparel brand Everlane in $100m deal
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (248+ words) Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is reportedly set to acquire ethical apparel brand Everlane from its main stakeholder, L Catterton. Sources cited by Puck News on May 17, 2026, indicate that this agreement values the San Francisco-based apparel company at about $100m. Everlane’s board…...
ECCO and Spinnova launch footwear using protein-based fibre
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (324+ words) Danish footwear manufacturer ECCO has released the ECCO BIOM 720, a limited-edition shoe that makes use of a protein-based fibre derived from leather by-products. The company developed the fibre in partnership with fibre technology firm Spinnova, with the aim of advancing…...
Vivobarefoot unveils Gobi II Sneaker Leather with 98% natural materials
5+ mon, 1+ hour ago (301+ words) UK footwear brand Vivobarefoot has introduced the Gobi II Sneaker Leather, produced in partnership with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), which features an outsole constructed from NFW Pliant technology. The sneaker, now available for £170, uses 98% “natural materials” and aims to align…...
Why Europe Footwear Sourcing Is Returning to the Radar
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (130+ words) A wealth of over 14 years of editorial experience having worked on titles for the John Lewis Partnership and the ITP Group in Dubai, Hannah joined Aroq in 2014 as News Editor on Just Food before landing the role of News Editor…...