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Footwear brands need to Walk the Walk
One of the resounding messages to manufacturers from the recent industry trade shows is the importance of an authentic message and creating and telling a brand story – that should be synonymous with product and purpose.
Columbia Sportswear with record results
The Oregon-based company announced two digits growth for net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018, and in the full year. Operating income and net income also presented record increases
Vietnam: footwear exports up by 10.5%
The Asian country continues to step up its footwear exports, while it absorbs some of the business moving away from China. In 2018 Vietnam's exports crossed the 16 million US dollars threshold and growth reached double digit
Tomorrow’s challenges by Victor Luis
We spoke with Mr. Luis about the current state of the accessories market and the fashion world and went over the challenging momentum of today's markets. That was the starting point to go on a reflection about tomorrow's main challenges within the fashion industry
361 issues profit warning
Based on a preliminary assessment of the group accounts, 361º issued a statement announcing a decrease in net profit and advised caution to all when dealing with shares of the company
Micam closes with over 43 thousand visitors
The 87th edition of the international footwear show Micam, held at Fiera Milano (Rho) between the 10th and the 13th of February, closed with a total of 43 thousand visitors, in line with the February 2018 edition
Under Armour with another year of growth
US-based Under Armour announced revenue growing by 2% in the last quarter, with overall increase of sales for the whole year reaching 4%. Revenue in the financial year totalled 5.2 billion US dollars
Daniela Shoes: shoes for the daily life
With more than 30 years of existence, Daniela Shoes is a footwear brand based in Oliveira de Azeméis, in the north of Portugal, where the footwear industry has its deep roots
Luís Onofre appointed CEC's President
APICCAPS President was appointed President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). Entrepreneur and designer Luís Onofre will succeed the Italian Cleto Sagripanti and will take office by the end of May in Porto
In the words of Walter Rodrigues
We have visited Inspiramais in São Paulo last January and we talked to Walter Rodrigues, who coordinates the Design and Research Center of the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Manufactured Goods (Assintecal)
New Portuguese Shoes campaign
The Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) presented the new Portuguese Shoes campaign for 2019
Skechers announces record year
The US-based footwear giant announced a new fourth quarter 2018 sales record of 1.08 billion US dollars. The full year results also brought a record of sales (4.64 billion US dollars)
EU: Average retail trade rose in 2018
The volume of retail trade was down by 1.6% in the Euro Area, and by 1.4% in the EU28, in December 2018 compared with November 2018. However, the overall performance for the year 2018 (compared with 2017) is positive with increases in both the EU28 and Euro Area
Capri announces quarter results
A global fashion luxury group, Capri Holdings announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 (ended 29th of December 2018). Good performance marks a quarter in which the Versace acquisition was also completed
Crocs to relocate global headquarters
The US-based footwear maker is investing for growth with a state-of-the-art facility, central location and access to additional talent. The global headquarters of the brand will relocate to Broomfield, Colorado in 2020-
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