Footwear
Obuv's parent company increases its share capital
The company announced the increase in its share company by saying that funds from the additional issue will be used to implement the company’s strategy for the business’s digital transformation and financial services development
Under Armour to lay off 600 employees globally
US-based sportswear maker said it will lay off about 600 employees from its global workforce, given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in its business
vanHaren to take over 43 Brantano shoe stores
Part of the German Deichmann SE group, one of Europe’s largest shoe retailers, vanHaren has 143 stores in The Netherlands and 16 shops in Belgium, whose network of locations will increase with the acquisition
Footwear production increased by 21.2% over the last decade
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%
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
Retail turnover up by 3.2% in Australia
In July 2020, Australian retail turnover rose by 3.2%, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures
Shoe Carnival with record net sales
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
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
Euro Shoes with positive feedback
The August edition of Euros Shoes covering an area of 7 000 square metres and presenting the Spring-Summer 2021 collections of manufacturers from several countries came to an end amidst positive feedback
Genesco: net sales down by 20%
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%
Inspiramais with successful digital edition
The event dedicated to fashion materials design was held between the 25th and the 27th of August in its first 100% virtual format. According to the organization, during the 3 days of Inspiramais the 150 digital stands received 40 thousand visits
Caleres: net sales down by 33.4%
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
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
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
China with declining market share
In 2019, the Asian country was the source for almost two out of every three pairs of shoes exported. However, China's market share has been declining. This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2020 Yearbook launched by APICCAPS-
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