Clothing & Shoes
Clothing & Shoes covers the latest developments, strategies, and trends across the UK apparel and footwear market. This section reports on brand performance, product launches, sustainability initiatives, and shifts in consumer demand affecting retailers from high street to luxury. Retail Sector’s Clothing & Shoes coverage provides analysis and business insight for fashion retailers, suppliers, and brand leaders, exploring how innovation, supply chain efficiency, and evolving shopping behaviours are shaping commercial success across the sector.
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Aug- 2023 -3 August
Zalando sees adjusted EBIT rise to €144.8m in Q2
European e-commerce retailer Zalando has reported an 87% surge in adjusted EBIT to €144.8m (£124.6m) during the second quarter of the year. The group said that its profitability was boosted by better order economics amid bigger average basket sizes resulting in lower fulfilment costs. In combination, this also led to…
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2 August
Sales growth of 62% is in the bag for colourful backpack firm ROKA London
* Revenue shot up from £3.72 million in 2021 to £6 million in 2022 and it is expected to exceed £9 million in 2023; * ROKA’s stylish and sustainable bags and backpacks have become a fashion item in their own right and it has recently captured the student market; *…
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2 August
VF Corp revenues drop to $2.1bn in Q1 FY24
American apparel and footwear company VF Corp has revealed that its revenues declined 8% to $2.1bn (£1.5bn) for the first quarter ending 1 July 2023, with its big four brands down 11%. It reported that Vans revenues fell 22% to $737.5m (£576m), while Timberland and Dickies revenues decreased by 6%…
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2 August
Dr Martens shares rise after Sparta Capital builds stake
Dr Martens saw its share price boosted at the start of this week (31 July) after it was targeted by activist fund manager Sparta Capital. According to a Sky News report over the weekend, the fund, launched by former Elliott Management exec Frank Tuil, has acquired tens of millions of pounds…
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2 August
Hugo Boss raises guidance amid strong Q2 sales
Hugo Boss has raised its full-year guidance after a 20% increase in group sales to €1.02bn (£880m) during the second quarter of the year ended 30 June 2023. The group now expects its sales to increase between 12% and 15% to €4.1bn (£3.52bn) and €4.2bn (£3.61bn) for the full year.…
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2 August
Scamp and Dude to open stores in Edinburgh and London
The independent fashion brand, Scamp and Dude, has announced its expansion with two new stores in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter and London’s Battersea Power Station, which are due to open this September. This follows a year of “exponential” growth for the brand after the retailer launched its flagship store in…
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1 August
Cotton Traders reveals year-long partnership with Alex Jones
British heritage fashion brand, Cotton Traders, has announced its new year-long partnership with broadcaster Alex Jones, its latest female celebrity ambassador this year. The campaign featuring Jones will launch on 3 September and will see her showcase her favourite pieces from the retailer through the seasons, whilst revealing her own…
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1 August
Skechers reports record revenues in Q2
Footwear retailer Skechers has reported record quarterly sales of $2.01bn (£1.56bn), a YOY increase of 7.7%. For the 12 weeks ended 30 June, it saw sales increase 17.9% internationally and a 4.6% decrease domestically. Direct-to-consumer increased 29.1% and Wholesale decreased 5.9%. On a constant currency basis, sales increased 9.1%. Wholesale…
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1 August
L Catterton eyes $8bn Birkenstock IPO
Private equity owner L Catterton is reportedly considering launching an initial public offering of German sandal retailer Birkenstock as soon as September, according to Financial Times. People familiar with the matter told the FT that L Catterton, who acquired a majority stake in Birkenstock in 2021, wants to value Birkenstock…
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Prada H1 net revenues up 22%
Prada has announced that its net revenues for the six months ended 30 June were €2.23bn (£1.92bn), up 22% compared with the same period last year. Alongside this the company posted an EBIT of €491m (£421m), an increase of 22% from the €304m (£261m) it posted last year. The company’s…
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