World Footwear

Shoes

Hermès with solid growth

Jul 21, 2017 / France
The France-based luxury group announced consolidated revenue of 2.7 billion euros in the first six months of 2017, up by 11% at current exchange rates and by 10% at constant exchange rates. The group recorded solid increase in sales across all geographical areas

Retail sales up by 3.2% in the US

Jul 20, 2017 / United States
According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales in the US in June were essentially unchanged over May on a seasonally adjusted basis, but up by 3.2% unadjusted from June 2016

Puma raises guidance

Jul 19, 2017 / Germany
The Germany-based sporstwear giant has updated its guidance for the full year after announcing its second-quarter results

New Italy-Vietnam footwear technology centre

Jul 18, 2017 / Vietnam
The facility, inaugurated at the Lefaso Centre in Binh Duong, was set up as part of a new collaboration between the two countries and aims to promote research and development of leather-shoe products

Overstate, inspired by the urban lifestyle

Jul 13, 2017 / Portugal
A young brand born in Guimarães, one of the most important regions for footwear manufacturing in Portugal, within a family business, where the art of shoemaking was passed on from generation to generation

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
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