Shoes

Nike is selling Hurley to Bluestar Alliance

Nov 1, 2019 / United States

The Oregon-based sportswear giant has reached a definitive agreement to sell the Hurley brand to Bluestar Alliance LLC. Transaction is expected to be complete in December

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Genesco appoints new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Oct 31, 2019 / United States

The US-based group announced the appointment of Brent Baxter as the company's new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding Paul Williams, who is retiring

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Crocs raises full year outlook

Oct 30, 2019 / United States

US-based Crocs posted a 19.8% revenue growth in the third quarter. The company now expects 2019 revenues to grow 11% to 12% and reach record levels

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Record-breaking amount raised by Skechers

Oct 30, 2019 / United States

During its 11th edition of the Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk more than 2 million US dollars in were raised for children with special needs and students

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Best quarter ever for Puma

Oct 29, 2019 / Germany

Best set of results posted in a quarter, both in terms of revenue and EBIT, was announced by Germany-based Puma. Footwear with 17% growth

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ABG to acquire Barneys New York

Oct 28, 2019 / United States

With the aquisition of the legendary luxury retail brand ABG will enhance its luxury footprint and consolidate its position in the contemporary fashion segment

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Mexico: tariffs on imports to remain

Oct 25, 2019 / Mexico

The decision follows a previous announcement indicating tariffs on imports from countries with whom Mexico has no free trade agreement could be eased

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Arezzo sets a deal to distribute Vans in Brazil

Oct 25, 2019 / Brazil

VF entered in a deal with Arezzo & Co. to handle Vans' suppliers, logistics, distribution, franchising, e-commerce and store expansion in Brazil

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Kids just wanna have fun

Oct 25, 2019 / Portugal

Watch the video and get a view of the Portuguese industry children's shoes

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Counterfeit Nike shoes seized in the US

Oct 24, 2019 / United States

The US Authorities recently seized 14 806 pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes. If genuine the shoes would have an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price of over 2 million US dollars

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Elisa Lanciotti elected new Chair of Assocalzaturifici Young Entrepreneurs

Oct 24, 2019 / Italy

During the 34th national convention of Confindustria Young Entrepreneurs in Capri, the Assocalzaturifici youth group elected Elisa Lanciottias Chair for the years 2019-2023

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Mark Parker to step down as Nike's CEO

Oct 23, 2019 / United States

The sportswear giant announced Board Member John Donahoe will succeed Mark Parker as President & CEO in 2020. Parker will become Executive Chairman of Nike

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Skechers achieves record net sales

Oct 23, 2019 / United States

In the third quarter of the year the US-based brand reported a new sales record of 1.354 billion US dollars

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Brazil: footwear production expected to grow 3% in 2019

Oct 21, 2019 / Brazil

Driven by the increase in shipments throughout the year, footwear production should grow 3% in 2019. The forecast was presented at an event recently held in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)

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