World Footwear

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Unpredictable close of the year for Brazilian exports

Nov 15, 2016 / Brazil
In October Brazilian exports increased both in terms of volume and vale, but currency instability continues to impact the Brazilian trade flows

Reebok introduces new Liquid Factory

Nov 15, 2016 / United States
Robotics and 3D Drawing are at the centre of the manufacturing process developed by the sportswear giant to produce footwear

Alibaba sets new Singles’ Day sales record

Nov 14, 2016 / China
The China-based ecommerce giant overcame its previous Singles’ Day sales record as online shoppers spent almost 18 billion US dollars’ worth of products in a single day at the online platform

Puma with robust quarter

Nov 14, 2016 / Germany
The Germany-based company announced an impressive set of results with double digits’ sales growth for the quarter. Net earnings nearly doubled (98%)

Cristiano Ronaldo launches new footwear campaign

Nov 11, 2016 / Portugal
The famous footballer has a footwear line with his name since 2015: CR7 footwear. Based on the footballer’s identity, image and lifestyle, the brand is aimed at customers in the premium and luxury fashion segment who value a relaxed and casual lifestyle

Michael Kors with disappointing results

Nov 10, 2016 / United States
The New York-based luxury lifestyle brand announced results for the second quarter, ended on the 1st of October, strongly marked by a drop in revenue and net income, despite a very dynamic expansion of its retail stores

Skechers launches joint venture in South Korea

Nov 10, 2016 / South Korea
The lifestyle and performance footwear brand announced it is transitioning its business in South Korea from a third-party distributor to a new joint venture with Luen Thai Enterprises

Germany stands out as the main European footwear importer

Nov 9, 2016 / Germany
Despite the dynamic growth in the amount of footwear imported by the UK in the first half of the year, Germany proved to be the largest importer across the region, standing head and shoulders above its neighbours and taking second place after the United States in world rankings

Clarks with new headquarters

Nov 8, 2016 / United States
The American branch of England-based Clarks has inaugurated a new corporate building in Waltham, Massachusetts

Coach maintains guidance

Nov 7, 2016 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories reported first quarter results for the period ended on the 1st of October. Stable sales marked the period

Reef with new Brand & Sales Director for EMEA

Nov 5, 2016 / EMEA
Fabio Marangoni was appointed for the role in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region

Bangladesh sets target of 5 billion US dollars for its leather industry exports

Nov 4, 2016 / Bangladesh
The new target is being set for 2021. The Ministry of Commerce reaffirmed this aim during the inaugural ceremony of the Leathertech Bangladesh 2016

Eureka's new store in Amsterdam

Nov 4, 2016 / Portugal
The Portugal-based brand just opened its first store in The Netherlands, expanding its international presence to another European country. After homeland Portugal, Luxembourg and Germany, a new geography was added

Results at Steve Madden top expectations

Nov 3, 2016 / United States
The New York-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced declining sales (-1.2%) in the third quarter. Net income totaled 43.8 million, up by 2.1%

Wolverine unveils customization workshop

Nov 3, 2016 / United States
The Michigan-based footwear giant has announced the Wolverine Workshop, a new customization service allowing customers to design their own Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots at wolverine.com and at the Wolverine Company Store in New York
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