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Shoe Carnival reiterates sales and earnings outlook

Jan 15, 2016 / United States
The US–based footwear and accessories retailer announced the reiteration of its sales and earnings outlook for the fourth quarter ending on the 30th of January

APICCAPS with bi-monthly TV program

Jan 14, 2016 / Portugal
TV program What´s Up - Olhar a Moda (What´s Up - Look Fashion) launched by the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association (APICCAPS) in 2014 will be broadcasted every two weeks in several TV channels

Burberry with stable sales

Jan 14, 2016 / United Kingdom
The luxury British-based brand had a 1% retail revenue growth in the third-quarter, mainly driven by a minor recovery in China and improved demand in Europe

AAFA names Rick Helfenbein President & CEO

Jan 13, 2016 / United States
The American Apparel & Footwear Association Board of Directors announced that Rick Helfenbein, an experienced apparel and footwear executive and current AAFA Chairman, will take on the role of President and CEO starting on the 15th of February

Sales growth at Steve Madden

Jan 13, 2016 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of December

Brazilian footwear exports grew in November

Jan 12, 2016 / Brazil
According to data released by the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, footwear exports registered an increase of 4.7% in November in comparison with the previous month. From January to November, sales abroad declined by 11.3% compared to similar period last year

Traffic Shoes files for bankruptcy

Jan 11, 2016 / United States
The US-based shoe retailer and its related companies have filed for bankruptcy. Owner aims to  close stores and restructure costs

Karl Vögele sells Austrian stores

Jan 11, 2016 / Switzerland
The Swiss-based shoe retailer is refocusing its business model by concentrating in its 300 stores in the domestic market. An agreement to sell its 70 stores in Austria to Germany-based investment company, Lafayette Industrieholding was reached

Exhibition shows footwear designed for people with cerebral palsy

Jan 11, 2016 / Portugal
In total there are 12 prototypes of shoes, boots and sneakers, all designed bearing in mind the needs of people with cerebral palsy, and incorporating the concerns with the aesthetics

Under Armour launches connected fitness product portfolio

Jan 8, 2016 / United States
The US-based company announced its first connected fitness system, which includes a HealthBox Powered by the app UA Record and the brand’s first smart shoes

Crocs sues Evacol for patent infringement

Jan 7, 2016 / United States
The US-based company, famous for its clogs, has filed a lawsuit against a Colombian retailer, Evacol, claiming patent infringement

Kurt Geiger acquired by Cinven

Jan 5, 2016 / United Kingdom
One of Europe’s largest retailer of luxury footwear was sold to Cinven. Amount involved in the deal reached 245 million British pounds

Ferragamo consolidates revenue

Jan 5, 2016 / Italy
As of the 30th of September, the group has posted total revenue of 1 021 million euros, up by 7% at current exchange rates. Revenue growth at constant exchange rates was 1%

New Zealand’s view of the TPP

Jan 4, 2016 / New Zealand
Back in October the US and 11 Pacific countries have reached an agreement regarding the region’s largest trade deal in its history, the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Tata International to strength African footprint

Jan 4, 2016 / Africa
The global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group is planning to expand its presence in the continent by entering Angola and Ethiopia
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