Economic obstacles and geopolitical crises dampened the mood at Micam this week — but footwear brands and retailers attending the bi-annual show were focusing on fresh opportunity despite the uncertain climate. This edition of Micam, the largest international trade show, brought together 923 brands, 464 of which were Italian. The other 459 exhibitors came from outside Italy, with […]
There was no shortage of legal issues affecting the fashion and footwear industries in 2023. While trademark complaints made up the bulk of the legal dramas this year, other disputes involving nonpayment of services and alleged money laundering made headlines as well. From Adidas’ ongoing battle with Thom Browne to New Balance sparring with Golden Goose, FN rounds up 13 […]
With pandemic anxiety mainly a thing of the past, major corporations have begun upping their in-office requirements for employees. Just last week, Nike announced it was increasing its office requirement for its Beaverton, Ore. employees to four days a week, up from its three days a week requirement that had been in place since May of 2022. In a statement, […]
Italian footwear company ACBC is ready to conquer the U.S. market. The firm, which specializes in designing and manufacturing responsibly-made shoes, is gearing up to file for an initial public offering, or IPO, on the New York Stock Exchange in the first part of 2024 as it sets its sights on increasing its influence in America. Gio […]