World Footwear

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Kering with double-digit drop in revenue

Jul 30, 2020 / France
The luxury group announced the results for the first half of the year, marked by double digit decline in revenue. Kering named this the toughest period they ever faced

Wolverine declares quarterly dividend

Jul 30, 2020 / United States
The Michigan-based footwear group has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 0.10 US dollars per share of common stock

Steve Madden: revenue down by 68.2%

Jul 29, 2020 / United States
The New-York based designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, announced financial results for the second quarter ended on the 30th of June 2020

Moda Made in Italy is cancelled

Jul 29, 2020 / Germany
The Munich event scheduled for September has been cancelled. Assocalzaturifici said that the German market, of fundamental importance for the Italian footwear industry, will now be served by the new digital opportunities

Board appointment at Shoe Zone

Jul 28, 2020 / United Kingdom
The England-based footwear retailer Shoe Zone PLC announced it has appointed Peter Foot to the Board of Shoe Zone as Finance Director

10 years of Portuguese Soul

Jul 27, 2020 / Portugal
In 2020 Portuguese Soul magazine celebrates one decade of spreading Portuguese creativity. This new edition is especially dedicated to people and brands that value the country abroad

Skechers with recovery on the horizon

Jul 24, 2020 / United States
The US-based footwear giant has announced second quarter results. Sales declined by 42.0% overall. However, Skechers is optimistic with growth in China, improvement in many markets and the jump on ecommerce

Foot Locker implements new organizational structure

Jul 24, 2020 / United States
The footwear giant announced a new organizational structure with several executive changes and senior management promotions implemented. The aim, according to Foot Locker, is to elevate the customer experience

Liberty Shoes expects 35%-45% drop in revenue

Jul 24, 2020 / India
India-based footwear firm is expecting up to 45% decline in its revenue in the current fiscal due to COVID-19. Amid coronavirus pandemic, footfall at stores has dropped significantly as customers are avoiding public places and encouraging social distancing

US: Healthy Workplace Tax Credit to go ahead

Jul 23, 2020 / United States
The National Retail Federation welcomed new legislation that would give businesses a tax credit intended to help defer the cost of employee testing, PPE, cleaning and other steps needed to make workplaces safe during the coronavirus pandemic

US: major retailers requiring customers to wear face masks

Jul 23, 2020 / United States
As numbers of daily new cases continue high in the US, many retailers are following the practice advocated by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and demanding customers to wear face masks in their premises

VF Corp to open multi-brand retail store In Milan

Jul 23, 2020 / Italy
The US-based group plans to open its first multi-brand store this fall. The location chosen was Milan (Italy). The store, inside a historic building at 11 Orefici Street, will feature collections from The North Face, Timberland and Napapijri with other VF brands

Is your store or brand ready for customers after COVID-19?

Premium ContentJul 22, 2020 / Coronavirus - Covid19
In the new normality of the post-COVID-19 the retailers' activities to promoting safety, protection and health measures for employees, customers and suppliers becomes key. Brand managers also have to think about several topics not to miss important opportunities for their businesses. Do you want to know more?

Open Your Mind campaign: initiatives in Portugal

Jul 22, 2020 / Portugal
Promoted by the European Commission, through the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and DG GROW (Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs), the campaign is presenting itself to young people

Tapestry with interim leadership changes

Jul 22, 2020 / United States
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced that effective immediately, Jide Zeitlin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from the Company and its Board of Directors for personal reasons
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