World Footwear

United States

Skechers net sales with dynamic growth

Oct 26, 2016 / United States
The United States- based footwear giant just announced another quarter sales record. A dynamic 10.1% growth in quarterly sales has been reported

US footwear imports drop by 6%

Oct 21, 2016 / United States
The United States, the world’s largest footwear importer, registered a 6% decline in footwear imports in the first half of the year, both in volume and value. The numbers came from the FDRA

FFANY announces retailer of the year

Oct 11, 2016 / United States
Shopbop.com was the company chosen. The online retail company will be recognized later this month at the shoe industry’s annual breast cancer fundraiser event, the FFANY Shoes on Sale

Foot Locker scholar athletes program kicks off

Oct 11, 2016 / United States
The Foot Locker Foundation, the charitable arm of Foot Locker, announced the launch of its 2016-2017 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program

NRF forecasts holiday sales to increase by 3.6%

Oct 6, 2016 / United States
The National Retail Federation (NFR) announced it expects sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6% to 655.8 billion US dollars

Steve Rendle to become new VF CEO

Oct 5, 2016 / United States
Current CEO Eric Wiseman to Remain Executive Chairman. The new CEO will start in his role effective from 1st January 2017

Strong sales reported by Nike

Sep 30, 2016 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear giant reported double-digit currency-neutral revenue growth internationally in the first quarter and a 6% revenue growth in North America

Skechers continues to strengthen its omnichannel strategies

Sep 28, 2016 / United States
The US-based lifestyle and performance footwear giant launched a new mobile app to streamline e-commerce and in-store experience for consumers

adidas listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Sep 24, 2016 / United States
The ranking puts the company among the best-in-class sustainability performers in the world for the 17th consecutive year

Nordstrom announces leadership shift

Sep 21, 2016 / United States
The US-based company appointed a new President of Nordstrom.com and will implement Strategic Shifts in its leadership positions

Teva and UGG unveil hybrid collection

Sep 17, 2016 / United States
The two brands, both divisions of the Deckers Brands group, have unveiled a new collection that takes cues from their iconic footwear heritage

Asics and Foot Locker together to launch student-designed shoe

Sep 16, 2016 / United States
The announcement was made following the first master class Fueling the Future of Footwear developed in partnership with Asics America

Shoe Carnival consolidates comparable sales

Sep 13, 2016 / United States
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories reported results for the second quarter ended on the 30th of July.  Comparable store sales increased for the eighth consecutive quarter

Declining sales at Genesco

Sep 13, 2016 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear, apparel and accessories retailer announced second quarter results. Sales are down from similar period last year and management underlines challenging environment

Wolverine completes debt refinancing

Sep 13, 2016 / United States
The Michigan-based company announced the completion of its debt refinancing activities, including the amendment of its senior credit facility and the redemption of its 6.125% Senior Notes due 2020 
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