Companies
Vans donates 1 million US dollars for creativity projects
The California-based brand created the Vans Checkerboard Fund to support its commitment to champion and celebrate creative expression globally
A new business model for same-day delivery
Ohi wants to be the partner of small brands competing with Amazon and their one day delivery service. The service is only available in NY and LA for now
Top reasons to choose leather shoes
A new Portuguese Shoes by APICCAPS video recalling some of the main reasons to buy leather shoes. A contribution to the current discussions about sustainable materials and products
Genesco with flat net sales
The US-based footwear group reported third quarter results. Despite reporting flat sales, the management says results exceeded expectations
Vibram ceases sales to Amazon USA
Vibram USA has stopped selling its Vibram FiveFingers products directly to Amazon USA. It is all part of a strategy to fully support its retail partners, the brand says
Massimo Piombini leaves Balmain
The company's CEO has stepped down after two years in the job. A new CEO is expected to join Balmain in February next year
NSRA names Retailer of the Year
The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) named Molly and David Jackson as its 2019 Retailer of the Year and celebrated it during NSRA's leadership conference
Overcube: from the digital to the high street
The Portuguese-based marketplace, part of the Kyaia group, opened its first physical store in Lisbon
Nike: Thasunda Brown Duckett joins Board of Directors
The announcement was made last month by the athleticwear giant
Shoe Carnival with growing sales and profit
The US-based retailer announced third quarter results with increasing net sales and net income, with growth rates of, respectively, 2% and 14% in the quarter
Declining exports in India
The weak demand from key European countries impacted the performance of the exports of the Indian leather industry
Foot Locker rising revenue
The athletic footwear retail chain has reported revenue of almost 5.8 billion US dollars in the first nine months of the year, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year
Several bidders for sneaker brand Golden Goose
Permira and VF are amongst the list of interested. This follows Golden Goose owner Carlyle invitation for the submission of non-binding offers by mid-December
Cavalli has a new owner
Hussain Sajwani's investment company Vision Investments has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Italian fashion company from the fund Clessidra
Clarks calls in McKinsey to conduct business review
British footwear retailer Clarks has called in consultants from McKinsey & Co to conduct a review of the business and assess its options amid difficult trading-
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