Shoes
JCPenney to close stores in 2019
The American department store chain announced plans to close 27 stores this year. The closures include 18 full-time department stores and 9 home and furniture shops
Ubik, specialist in children's shoes
Get to know Ubik, a footwear company based in Santa Maria da Feira in the North of Portugal and with roughly three decades of experience manufacturing shoes
Puma to be Formula 1's partner
Sports company Puma has announced a long-term partnership with Formula 1 to become the exclusive merchandise retail partner from the start of the 2019 season. This year, Puma stands and superstores will be present in 17 out of the 21 Grands Prix in the calendar
CCC increases sales by 25%
The Management Board of the CCC Group published preliminary financial data for the fourth quarter of 2018, marked by impressive sales growth. The importance of the e-commerce channel is growing
Bids for LK Bennett
The UK-based premium fashion chain retailing womenswear, leather footwear and accessories collapsed into administration earlier this month. Now, bids for the business start to be known
Pikitri, happy all the way
Get to know a Portuguese brand proudly guided by happiness of their customers and always striving to combine aesthetics and flexibility, in order to respond to the needs of children and the preferences of parents
New EMEA Director for Havaianas
Alpargatas, the owner of the Havaianas brand, appointed Scott Ziegler the brand's new Retail Director for the EMEA region
Deichmann acquires shoe chain KicksUSA
German shoe retailer Deichmann is investing in China and the US with several initiatives planned for 2019. The acquisition of shoe chain KicksUSA already took place
New Generation: meet Palazzo VII
Today we bring you the thoughts of Luísa and Carolina, the two lifetime friends behind the brand Palazzo VII
Nike reports strong growth
The Oregon-based sportswear giant reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter. Revenue increased by 7% totalling 9.6 billion US dollars (up by 11% on a currency-neutral basis)
Nine West emerges from Chapter 11 and renames business
The US-based retailer completed its financial and operational restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 under the majority equity ownership of CVC Credit Partners and Brigade Capital. Nine West renamed to Premier Brands
DSW rebranding strategy
DSW Inc. announced a 3-year strategic plan with new priorities and financial goals. The company is changing its name to Designer Brands to reflect strategy and business model
Skechers sponsors Los Angeles Marathon
US-based footwear giant returns as title sponsor for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, 24th of March. Skechers Performance Elite Athlete Weldon Kirui set to compete for record third victory at the race
Dick's Sporting Goods enthusiastic about the business
The US-based sporting goods chain reported falling sales and earnings for the fourth-quarter due to a calendar shift. For the full year, Dick’s Sporting Goods predicts consolidated same-store sales to be approximately 0%-2%
Under Armour names Chief Design Officer
19-year veteran Kasey Jarvis joins the Baltimore-based marketer and distributor of branded performance athletic apparel, footwear and accessories from Black Diamond Equipment-
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