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Alpargatas might be sold again

Jul 11, 2017 / Brazil
J&F Investimentos, the controlling shareholder of the Brazil-based casual footwear manufacturer, might be negotiating to sell Alpargatas

Puma invests in Canada

Jul 10, 2017 / Canada
The sportswear brand announced a reorganization of its Canadian business and a further investment into that market. The brand plans to centralize operations in a more efficient approach

Coach successfully completes tender offer to acquire Kate Spade

Jul 10, 2017 / United States
The New York-based design house of luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced tender offer for Kate Spade & Company

Deckers loss narrows

Jul 7, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear, apparel and accessories company has announced fourth quarter and fiscal year results for the period ended on the 31st of March. An improvement in results seems to support more optimistic perspectives

Patrik Frisk new Under Armour President and COO

Jul 7, 2017 / United States
The US-based sports brand announced Patrik Frisk will become the company's President and Chief Operating Officer effective from the 10th of July

Nike with new headquarters in New York

Jul 6, 2017 / United States
The wordwide famous sportswear giant unveiled its New York headquarters that will serve as the company’s hub for New York City and the Eastern United States

Abílio P. Carneiro, living since 1927

Jul 6, 2017 / Portugal
The roots of the company Abílio P. Carneiro & Filhos Lda., also known as Calçado Lisete, go back to 1927

Clarks brings shoemaking to its hometown

Jul 5, 2017 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear company announced it will open a new manufacturing unit at its headquarters in Somerset, creating up to 80 jobs in the process

Brazilian footwear exports on the high

Jul 4, 2017 / Brazil
According to the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, the country’s footwear exports recovered pace. From January to May, 49 million pairs were sold abroad, generating 441 million US dollars

CodeNoir, dynamic lifestyle

Jul 4, 2017 / Portugal
The company is based in Felgueiras, in the north of Portugal, one of the historic regions for the footwear industry in the county

Different color shoes, the new trend

Jun 30, 2017 / World
Having unmatching shoes is one of the trends in 2017, that will affect footwear and generate positive opportunities for producers

Why shoe design is still critical

Jun 29, 2017 / World
Though there are many ways footwear producers can add value to footwear, design still plays a key role in consumer decisions

Social media and e-commerce are mandatory for SMEs

Jun 28, 2017 / World
Consumers are increasingly buying their footwear online. Furthermore, they are also using the internet, particularly social media, influencers and blogs, to get information about trends and develop their own style

Footwear exports in Pakistan continue to decline

Jun 27, 2017 / Pakistan
May was marked by declines in the country’s footwear exports, both in volume and value. Poor performance across all categories of products

Farfetch to enter the Chinese market in force

Jun 26, 2017 / China
The online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch has raised close to 400 million US dollars from a deal with one of China's biggest e-commerce companies. This partnership will create a premier platform for luxury e-retail across China
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