Footwear
Weyco acquires Forsake brand
The Milwaukee-based company announced that it acquired substantially all of the operating assets and certain liabilities of Forsake, a distributor of outdoor footwear
Crocs files complaint to block imports and sale of trademark-infringing products
The Colorado-based brand famous for its clogs filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) seeking an investigation of unlawfully imported shoes into the United States in violation of its registered trademarks
Fosun Fashion Group to acquire Italian shoemaker Sergio Rossi
The global luxury fashion group FFG based in China announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Italian luxury footwear brand Sergio Rossi from Absolute Luxury Holding S.r.l., an independently-managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial V L.P.
Michael Ballack joins Skechers
Three-time German Footballer of the Year Michael Ballack has signed on to appear in Skechers marketing campaigns due to be launched in Germany and throughout Europe this year
Singapore retail sales up by 54%
Retail sales in the country surged by 54% in April on a year-on-year basis, compared with a revised 6.3% increase in March, according to data by the Singaporean Department of Statistics (SingStat)
Informa wants to streamline the shopping experience and create more opportunities for brands
After bringing you the latest about Informa's next editions of its US shows, today we bring you the second part of our conversation with Jordan Rudow, VP of Events. Read about her views on the trade shows and the footwear industry
Ara restructures its retail divisions
The Germany-based footwear group has announced a new umbrella brand, Salamander & friends, to join the retail activities of subsidiaries Salamander Germany, Schuhhaus Klauser and of Salamander International
New Generation: meet Alexandra and Susana from Noogmi
Susana created Noogmi, a brand of shoes for babies she designed for her son using a very Portuguese material: serge. The orders were quick to arrive and Alexandra came on board. Find out about Susana and Alexandra and the new brand Noogmi
Caleres names Jennifer Olsen Chief Marketing Officer
Jennifer Olsen has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Caleres, as announced by Diane Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of Caleres. Olsen, who will begin on the 28th of June, will oversee all brand marketing for Caleres including consumer analytics, media and creative
Informa announces new editions for its US events
The company organising footwear events such as Magic, Project and Coterie, recently announced a new calendar of events for footwear in the US. We have spoken with Jordan Rudow, VP of Events to learn more about the new dates and events
Düsseldorf is getting ready for Gallery FASHION & Shoes
The Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf is preparing the upcoming edition of Gallery FASHION & Shoes from 24-26 July 2021, along with the accompanying Showroom Concept from 22-26 July 2021
JD Sports is selling Sports Unlimited Retail
The British sports-fashion retail company is selling Sports Unlimited Retail to Iberian Sports Retail Group, its 50.02% owned subsidiary based in Spain. The deal should amount to 14 million British pounds (roughly 16.5 million euros)
Pakistan footwear exports decline in value, but grow in volume
During the first ten months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan exported 14.24 million pairs of footwear, resulting in exports revenue of 107.35 million US dollars. This translates in an increase of 18.90% in volume and a decline of 1.00% in value
JD Sports denies exit of Peter Cowgill
The UK-based retailer and distributor of branded sportswear and fashionwear has issued a statement to deny the comments recently made in the media with regards to the position of Peter Cowgill, its Executive Chairman
Capri: Jenna A. Hendricks promoted to Senior Vice President Chief People Officer
Global fashion luxury group Capri announced that Jenna A. Hendricks will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer effective from the 1st of June 2021 onwards-
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