Shoes
Why footwear startups could be a threat
Flexibility allows footwear startups to easily adapt to the market, but is it enough to pose a serious threat to established companies in this industry?
Challenges & opportunities in sourcing countries
With the demographic & economic changes that are occurring, will China remain as the main sourcing country for footwear?
Eco Friendly Shoes - a profitable opportunity
Many footwear startups and professionals have realized that following consumer preferences can be highly profitable. In fact, we’re not talking only about aesthetics and comfort, but other features that consumers are demanding in their shoes, such as eco-friendly materials
Smart Shoes - When design and comfort isn't enough
Footwear companies have been partnering up with technological agencies to create innovative shoes with features and functions that go well beyond design
Declining sales at Shoe Carnival
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories announced comparable stores sales results for the first fiscal quarter ended on the 29th of April and an updated outlook for annual net sales
Vietnamese brands aiming to conquer the local market
Although the number of local brands is still very low companies are looking to conquer the potential of a 92 million people market
Revenue up by 7% at Under Armour
The growth in revenue, generated by both the wholesale and the direct-to-consumer segments, gives the company a good start into the new fiscal year
Executive changes at DSW
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer has announced new executive appointments
Wolverine with drop in revenue
The US-based footwear giant underlined that results were in line with the original outlook, despite the falls registered in their revenue. Store closures registered in 2016 will continue in the new fiscal year
Asics rewarded for sustainability efforts
The worldwide-known sportswear brand was been awarded with the EPA's ENERGY STAR and announces plans for new sustainability projects
adidas expects improvement in US margins while China margins stabilise
The Germany-based sportswear giant expects its operating margin in China to shrink slightly in the long term, while its US margin should grow markedly in the near term. This is the belief of the new Chief Executive Officer Kasper Rorsted
There will be no space for those who position themselves ignoring sustainability
At least this is the belief of José Fernando Bello, Executive Chairman of the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), who discussed the pressing issues of the tanning industry with the worldfootwear.com
Skechers crosses the billion-dollar threshold
The company’s first quarter financial results set a quarterly net sales record, as Skechers announces its first billion-dollar-plus quarter
More than a brand, a lifestyle
The Portuguese-based company Pedro Almeida owns this contemporary brand based on a combination craftsmanship and design-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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