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Footwear production increased by 21.2% over the last decade

Premium ContentSep 8, 2020 / World Footwear Yearbook
Worldwide footwear production has increased by 21.2% since 2010 at an average yearly growth rate of 2.2%. This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2020 Yearbook launched by APICCAPS

Hungary: retail sales increased by 0.4%

Sep 8, 2020 / Hungary
According to information release by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, in July 2020, the volume of sales in retail shops grew by 0.4% compared to the same period last year

Shoe Carnival with record net sales

Sep 7, 2020 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has reported record net sales of 300.8 million US dollars for the second quarter exceeding the previous record set in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 by 4.6%

Augustha, redefining timeless elegance

Sep 7, 2020 / Portugal
Rethinking iconic styles with a bold confidence and empowering sensuality, Augustha creates beautiful, collectable pieces that will live in a woman’s closet forever. Get to know this Portuguese brand today

MICAM is expecting more than 5 000 buyers

Sep 4, 2020 / Italy
According to the organisers more than 500 exhibitors and over 5 000 buyers, primarily from Italy and Europe, have confirmed their participation in the next edition of MICAM due to take place from the 20th to the 23rd of September

Genesco: net sales down by 20%

Sep 3, 2020 / United States
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 decreased by 20%, mainly driven by store closures, a later start to back-to-school, lower store comps and lower wholesale sales. This was partially offset by digital comparable growth of 144%

Caleres: net sales down by 33.4%

Sep 2, 2020 / United States
The US-based footwear company has registered a decline of 33.4% in net sales in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Caleres expects the second half of 2020 to continue to be unpredictable

Capri appoints Hannah Colman as Jimmy Choo CEO

Sep 2, 2020 / United Kingdom
Company veteran Hannah Colman has been nominated as Jimmy Coo's new CEO. She started at the brand 24 years ago, as store manager at the brand's first boutique, in London

Timberland raises sustainability goals

Sep 2, 2020 / United States
Timberland’s products are now aimed to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030. To achieve it all products will be designed for circularity and made from natural materials sourced from regenerative agriculture

Geox announces first half results

Sep 1, 2020 / Italy
Preliminary consolidated sales in the first half of 2020 amounted to 243.6 million euros, down by 39%. The group's direct e-commerce channel recorded significant growth with more 40% compared with the end of June 2019

Ferragamo: revenue down by 46.6%

Sep 1, 2020 / Italy
The group's consolidated revenue was down by 46.6% in the first half of the current year. However, Ferragamo sees encouraging signs as revenue performance in July is increasing in China, Korea and Japan

Foot Locker with increase in sales

Aug 31, 2020 / United States
Comparable store sales in the period increased by 18.6%. Given the meaningful increase in sales reported, the Board reinstated the quarterly dividend program

Payless plans its comeback

Aug 31, 2020 / United States
The US-based discount footwear chain Payless is planning to open between 300 to 500 standalone stores over the next five years. This follows the company turning up from bankruptcy protection in January after closing all its 2 100 stores in the US

Première Vision turns digital

Aug 31, 2020 / France
The upcoming edition of Première Vision Paris will now be held in a digital format on the previously scheduled dates, from the 15th to the 16th of September

Crocs revenue down by 7.6%

Aug 13, 2020 / United States
Revenue of the brand totalled 331.5 million US dollars in the second quarter, a decline of 7.6% from the similar period in 2019. Given the unprecedent times related to COVID-19 the company is not providing third quarter guidance
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