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TCF POST Desk ALBIZZATE, Italy — Vibram, the Italian outsole specialist, has launched Vibram XS Dura, a new rubber compound designed for runners moving between pavement, gravel, dirt roads and light trails rather than staying within traditional road- or trail-running categories. The launch reflects a broader footwear shift as consumers increasingly seek one versatile shoe … Read more
TCF POST Report COPENHAGEN — PUMA and Copenhagen-based running brand SAYSKY are bringing Scandinavian design and performance technology together in Back to Business, the final chapter of their collaboration, reflecting the growing convergence of running, lifestyle and everyday fashion. The collection is built around runners who carry their passion for the sport into every part … Read more
TCF POST Report NEW YORK — Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), the New York-based house of iconic handbags and lifestyle accessories built around Coach and Kate Spade New York, closed fiscal 2026 with record net sales of roughly $8.0 billion, as a 23% full-year surge at Coach more than offset continued weakness at Kate Spade. Company’s … Read more
TCF POST Report FP Movement and Brooks have teamed up for a small footwear capsule. While the press release leans into some familiar promotional flourishes, the collaboration itself seems like a reasonable extension of a partnership that’s apparently been building for a while through joint run days. “Exclusive” is doing a bit of extra work. … Read more
NITI Aayog releases “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub,” spotlighting Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) among priority sectors for export growth and jobs TCF POST Special Report New Delhi, 13 August 2026 — NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, has released a landmark report, “Key … Read more
TCF POST Report SEATTLE — Brooks Running posted a record second quarter, with international markets accelerating sharply and momentum building across the brand’s core categories. The company said international markets accelerated further, up 39% in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, with the latter region up 10%, as the performance running brand’s footwear, apparel and … Read more
TCF POST Report Rockford, Mich. — Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE: WWW), the footwear conglomerate behind Merrell, Saucony, and Sweaty Betty, posted second-quarter 2026 results that topped internal expectations, prompting management to raise full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter. Total revenue reached $506.4 million for the period ended July 4, 2026, up 6.8% year-over-year (6.1% on … Read more
TCF POST Report WEST PALM BEACH, FL. — U.S. Polo Assn., the apparel, accessories, and footwear brand tied to the United States Polo Association (USPA), posted $2.7 billion in retail sales in 2025, a record year that has pushed it to No. 22 overall on License Global’s 2026 Top Global Licensor ranking and kept it … Read more
TCF POST Report CHICO, Calif. — Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLU) reported second-quarter 2026 results on August 12 that read as a study in contrasts: margins expanded, losses narrowed, and Adjusted EBITDA turned modestly positive — but the underlying business kept getting smaller, and the balance sheet quietly slipped into negative equity for … Read more
TCF POST Report BEE CAVE, Texas — Gatsby’s Clothier, a family-owned luxury menswear retailer in the Hill Country Galleria, has expanded its offerings to include made-to-measure clothing, Lucchese boots, and additional luxury brands. The store already carries suits, sport coats, tuxedos, casualwear, and accessories from brands including Johnnie-O, Vuori, and Mizzen+Main. With the expansion, customers … Read more