World Footwear

Shoes

Reebok plans 500 stores in China

Mar 30, 2017 / China
The brand focused on fitness and lifestyle footwear, apparel and equipment is aiming to open hundreds of stores in the Asian country over the next four years. 50 tores planned to open this year

VF focusing on supply chain agility and China growth

Mar 30, 2017 / China
The US-based company has presented its 2021 strategic growth plan during a meeting with investors and analysts. The new five-year plan will focus in digitalization and China

Endless acquires Jones

Mar 29, 2017 / United Kingdom
The UK-based private equity investor has acquired the business and assets of Jones Bootmaker

Lemon Jelly reinforces presence in children's segment

Mar 29, 2017 / Portugal
Portuguese exports of children's footwear have been increasing steadily in recent years and now amount to 150 million euros. Brand Lemon Jelly is now focusing on this segment as well

Shoe Carnival results in line with expectations

Mar 24, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has announced net sales of 1.0 billion US dollars in 2016, reflecting growth of 2%. Adjusted net income totaled 25.7 million US dollars

Solid performance by Alpargatas

Mar 23, 2017 / Brazil
The Brazil-based footwear manufacturer, known by its casual footwear, announced sales of 1.21 billion euros in 2016 (+0.4%). Profit with double digit growth rate (+30.8%)

Liago celebrates 30th anniversary

Mar 22, 2017 / Portugal
The Portugal-based footwear company has just celebrated three decades of existence with its eyes set on the future. Liago announced it will reinforce the commitment to its own brand by giving it a global dimension

Seventh consecutive year of growth for Portuguese footwear exports

Mar 21, 2017 / Portugal
Sales to foreign markets have grown again in 2016 and reached another historical maximum. Portugal now exports more than 95% of its footwear production to more than 150 countries

Belle expects double digit drop in profit

Mar 20, 2017 / China
China-based retailer should close its financial year with a drop of 15% to 25% in profit. Weaker sales in its footwear business should be one of the reasons

Pentland invests in SeaVees

Mar 17, 2017 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear company has announced it will be investing in the Californian casual lifestyle sneaker brand

Skechers with renewed partnerships

Mar 17, 2017 / United States
The Performance division has announced a multi-year partnership extension of title sponsorship of the Los Angeles Marathon. This follows the 5-year contract extension with Go Golf brand ambassador and PGA Pro Billy Andrade

Pou Chen with drop in sales

Mar 16, 2017 / Taiwan
The Taiwanese-based company and manufacturer for major international footwear brands has reported year to date sales. By the end of February consolidated sales of the company were down by 6%

adidas sets ambitious goal for North America

Mar 15, 2017 / Germany
The Germany-based company wants to expand sales in North America by 47% until 2020

DSW performance in line with expectations

Mar 15, 2017 / United States
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer announced financial results for the last quarter of 2016, and full year. Results were in line with the company’s guidance and marked by stability

Bata Zimbabwe focused on new growth strategy

Mar 14, 2017 / Zimbabwe
The company is expecting operational growth in 2017 to exceed 6%. This result should be driven by an expansion initiative, with new outlet openings across the country
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