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Sales rebound at Genesco
The Nashville-based footwear group has announced the results for the second fiscal quarter ended on 31st of July 2022.Sales at Genesco increased by 42% from similar quarter last year, which generated revenue of 555 million US dollars
JD Sports raises full-year guidance
The UK-based retail group reported record profit before taxes and exceptional items of 439.5 million British pounds (515.1 million euros) in the first half of the fiscal year ended on the 31st of July. The figure registered is above pre-pandemic levels
Diane Randolph joins Shoe Carnival's Board of Directors
The retailer of footwear and accessories appointed Diane Randolph to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board will now be composed of 7 directors (5 are independent)
Prada and Theaster Gates launch Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab
The three-year collab initiative aims at amplifying the work of emerging and established artists of colour through awards and public programming. The space will be located in Chicago
Chinese group exhibition debuts at Micam
15 Chinese brands will participate at MICAM with the organisation of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts
Hermès opens apprenticeship training centre
The École Hermès des savoir-faire, now open within the leather workshop of Fitilieu, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who aspire to develop their craftsmanship in leather work. The course is accredited by the French National Education authority
Dick's Sporting Goods to hire up to 10 000 seasonal associates
The Pittsburgh-based sporting goods retailer announced it will hire the largest number of seasonal associates in its history for the 2021 holiday season
Lenzing CEO steps down
The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG, a leading producer of wood-based cellulosic fibres, has come to a mutual agreement with its longstanding Chief Executive Officer Stefan Doboczky to end his contract
Record results for Inditex
In the second quarter 2021, between May and July, the Spanish-based fashion group registered revenue, profit and cash generation with historic highs
Sam Edelman debuts kids collection
The new Sam Edelman Kids footwear collection designed exclusively in-house for the fall 2021 season. The assortment appeals to create a "Mommy and Me" moment for customers
Getting ready for the 2021 Global Footwear Sustainability Summit
The new edition of the event will be held virtually from the 20th to the 22nd of October, between 8h30am and 1pm (CET - Central European Time). Workshops & Mingling sessions will also be part of the event
China enters the top 10 of footwear importers
The Asian country is the number one producer and exporter of footwear in the world and holds the position of indisputable leader. Last year, China made its debut as one of the main footwear importers. Data is taken from the World Footwear 2021 Yearbook released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. The publication gives you the most complete picture of the footwear industry
Troy Sicotte is the new President of Mountain Hardwear
The brand, which is part of the Columbia Sporstwear portfolio, has announced Troy Sicotte as the new President of Mountain Hardwear
JD Sports adds Bert Hoyt as Non-Exec Director
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, announced Bert Hoyt has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Appointment is in place since the 8th of September 2021
Centenário: 80 years dedicated to the footwear industry
The history of Centenário begins in 1941 when Camilo Ferreira had the idea of opening a shoe factory. His dream of making quality footwear made him ride his bike up and down the hill, every day, for 15 years, to join his team
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