Shoemakers report strong results

Many shoemakers are celebrating positive growth during the past year

Several footwear companies have reported positive trading updates. Columbia Sportswear achieved second quarter sales of USD 614.4 million, up 2 per cent year-on-year. The company also benefited from a tariff refund worth approximately USD 78 million. Looking ahead, Columbia says that it expects full-year sales of up to USD 3.50 billion, representing annual growth of around 1 per cent.

Swiss brand On recorded strong first-half growth, with revenue reaching nearly CHF 1.7 billion (EUR 1.8 billion), an increase of 14 per cent year-on-year. Footwear remained the dominant category, accounting for almost 92 per cent of sales and growing by 11 per cent. The company also reported double-digit growth across all major regions, led by Asia.

Wolverine Worldwide reported first half revenue of USD 964 million, up 8.7 per cent year-on-year. Chief executive Chris Hufnagel described it as a strong start to the year and said the group had raised its full-year outlook as it continued to focus on profitable growth.

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This article was originally published on page 2 of the September 2026 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

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