World Footwear

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Designer Brands: net sales grow by 66.9%

Sep 1, 2021 / United States
The North America-based designer, producer and retailer of footwear and accessories, announced its financial results for the three months ended on the 31st of July 2021

Johanna W. Hanneke Faber joins Tapestry Board of Directors

Sep 1, 2021 / United States
New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced that Hanneke Faber has been appointed to Tapestry’s Board of Directors. The appointment of Ms. Faber to the Board brings the membership to eleven, including ten independent directors

Share of textile footwear exports decreased over last 2 years

Aug 31, 2021 / World Footwear Yearbook
Data is taken from the World Footwear 2021 Yearbook just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association

European exports increase market share over the last decade

Premium ContentAug 17, 2021 / World Footwear Yearbook
The conclusion is taken from the World Footwear 2021 Yearbook just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association

Net sales recovery at Columbia Sportswear

Aug 16, 2021 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear company reported second quarter and first half results: net sales increased by 79% and 35%, respectively. Net result at Columbia Sportswear is on positive ground

Franco Fogliato is leaving Columbia Sportswear

Aug 13, 2021 / United States
The Oregon-based company focused on outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment announced that Franco Fogliato, Executive Vice President, Global Omni-Channel, is resigning from his position, effective after a brief transition period ending on the 3rd of September

Alibaba with 34% revenue growth

Aug 13, 2021 / China
The Chinese-based ecommerce giant has announced results for the quarter ended on the 30th of June 2021. In the period, revenue of Alibaba totalled 205.740 billion Renminbi (31.87 billion US dollars), an increase of 34% year-over-year

Changes to the Board of Directors of Richemont

Aug 13, 2021 / Switzerland
In advance to its upcoming annual general meeting due to be held on the 8th of September 2021, Richemont has announced changes to its Board of Directors

Burberry reports growth acceleration

Aug 12, 2021 / United Kingdom
The luxury group announced comparable store sales with a strong rebound in the first quarter, rising by 90% in comparison to last year. Retail revenue reached 479 million British pounds (566 million euros)

Strong first quarter for Dr. Martens

Aug 12, 2021 / United Kingdom
Group revenue was up by 52% year on year. By channel, Dr. Martens saw recovery of its retail segment while ecommerce registered good growth against a very strong comparative and a strong wholesale performance. All regions saw good growth

adidas to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group

Aug 12, 2021 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear giant entered into a definitive agreement to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for a total consideration of up to 2.1 billion euros

Czech retail sales growth slows down in June

Aug 11, 2021 / Czech Republic
Data from the Prague-based Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) reveal that Czech retail sales increased at a softer pace in June

Geox is closing its Serbian factory

Aug 11, 2021 / Serbia
The Italy-based company is closing down its Serbian plant in Vranje. The decline in demand for formal men’s and women’s shoes is pointed as the reason for the closure

Rocky Brands: revenue up by 134.2%

Aug 11, 2021 / United States
The Ohio-based company has announced second quarter results marked by an increase in net sales of 134.2% (to 131.6 million US dollars). Wholesale segment increased by 195.0% and retail by 36.8%

Asia accounts for more than half of global footwear consumption

Premium ContentAug 10, 2021 / World Footwear Yearbook
In 2020 Asia’s consumption accounted for more than half (55.8%) of the grand total worldwide. After being the major manufacturing hub for the footwear world, now Asia is also playing a key role in the consumption side. Data is taken from the World Footwear 2021 Yearbook just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
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