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wsau.com > 02/25/2026 > shoemaker-steven-madden-withholds-profit-forecast-on-tariff-uncertainty

Shoemaker Steven Madden withholds profit forecast on tariff uncertainty

3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (377+ words) Feb 25 (Reuters) " Shoe and handbag maker Steven Madden on Wednesday withheld its 2026 earnings forecast, citing recent tariff uncertainty, in the first visible signs of fresh turmoil for companies as they "brace for Washington's next move following last week's Supreme Court…...

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wsau.com > 12/11/2025 > exclusive-prada-to-launch-930-made-in-india-sandals-after-backlash

Exclusive-Prada to launch $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals after backlash

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (530+ words) By Dhwani Pandya and Elisa Anzolin MUMBAI/MILAN, Dec 11 (Reuters) " Prada will make a limited-edition collection of sandals in India inspired by the country's traditional footwear, selling each pair at around 800 euros ($930), Prada senior executive Lorenzo Bertelli told Reuters, turning…...

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wsau.com > 10/30/2025 > puma-to-cut-900-jobs-as-sales-continue-to-decline

Puma to cut 900 jobs as sales continue to decline

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (156+ words) (Reuters) -German sportswear maker Puma on Wednesday said that it would cut a further 13% of its workforce globally, equivalent to 900 jobs by the end of 2026, as its sales continued to decline. The company had already cut 500 roles worldwide this year…...

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wsau.com > 09/22/2025 > gucci-offers-sneak-preview-of-demnas-styles-on-instagram

Gucci offers sneak preview of Demna’s styles on Instagram

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (119+ words) MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) -Gucci on Monday revealed the first styles by its new designer Demna on Instagram, the day before Milan Fashion Week kicks off with a scheduled presentation by the Kering-owned label. The debut at Gucci of the former…...

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wsau.com > 08/14/2025 > well-heeled-shoppers-shrug-off-price-hikes-for-birkenstocks-and-bugaboo-strollers-for-now

Well-heeled shoppers shrug off price hikes for Birkenstocks and Bugaboo strollers for now

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (513+ words) LONDON (Reuters) -Well-heeled shoppers around the United States seem " so far at least " willing to soak up price hikes for aspirational products from trendy Birkenstock sandals to Bugaboo prams, despite the impact of trade tariffs and belt-tightening elsewhere. German sandal…...

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wsau.com > 08/08/2025 > mexico-wants-adidas-to-pay-up-after-mexican-american-designer-launches-indigenous-inspired-shoe

Mexico wants Adidas to pay up after Mexican-American designer launches Indigenous-inspired shoe

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (290+ words) MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico is looking for footwear giant Adidas to pony up after a Mexican-American designer working with the firm, Willy Chavarria, launched a shoe inspired by a traditional Indigenous sandal, authorities said on Friday. Chavarria, who has been…...

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wsau.com > 06/05/2025 > bootmaker-dr-martens-to-cut-discounts-in-americas-and-emea

Bootmaker Dr Martens to cut discounts in Americas and EMEA

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (161+ words) (Reuters) " British bootmaker Dr Martens said on Thursday it will reduce discounts in the Americas and EMEA regions in the current financial year and expects adjusted pre-tax profit to be in line with market expectations. The Trump administration's steep tariffs…...

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wsau.com > 05/22/2025 > adidas-puma-expected-to-hike-sportswear-prices-following-nike-as-us-tariffs-hit

Adidas, Puma expected to hike sportswear prices following Nike as US tariffs hit

9+ mon, 2+ day ago  (623+ words) By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Adidas and Puma are likely to hike prices for running shoes and sportswear in the United States, following Nike's lead, analysts and investors said on Thursday, as U.S. tariffs on imports drive costs up for retailers....

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wsau.com > 05/21/2025 > steve-madden-sues-adidas-to-thwart-challenges-to-shoe-designs

Steve Madden sues Adidas to thwart challenges to shoe designs

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (375+ words) By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - Adidas, known for shoes with three parallel stripes, was sued on Wednesday by Steven Madden over its alleged effort to stop the American shoe company from selling fashion sneakers with two non-parallel bands... NEW…...

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wsau.com > 04/29/2025 > adidas-warns-of-higher-costs-from-u-s-tariffs-confirms-outlook

Adidas warns of higher costs from U.S. tariffs, confirms outlook

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (131+ words) (Reuters) -German sportswear maker Adidas confirmed its guidance for 2025 on Tuesday, but said it expected higher tariffs on imports into the U.S. to eventually cause higher costs for all its products for the market. The company, which released stronge... (Reuters) -German…...