Footwear
Deckers: sales increase to a new record
The California-based company announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of March 2019. Despite a small decline in sales in the last quarter the company hit a new record for annual revenue
Footwear industry leaders joined forces against tariffs
Last week, the leaders of 5 industry associations in the US signed a letter addressed to President Trump, opposing the proposed tariffs on shoes and other accessories coming from China
CCC with excellent quarter performance
Good sales results in March impacted the growth of revenue in the first quarter by nearly 60%. The sales dynamics in the segment of e-commerce had a significant impact on the achieved level of revenue
New Balance launches new platform for running shoes
Coming in summer 2019, the global athletic player New Balance will launch a reimagined product platform, called FuelCell, that is built to power up run
Asics releases 2018 sustainability report
The Japan-based sportswear giant has released its 2018 Sustainability Report, summarizing the company’s progress towards medium and long-term sustainability targets, its ASICS Sustainability Vision
Shawn Gensch as JCPenney's Chief Customer Officer
The US-based department store chain announced Shawn Gensch, a highly accomplished executive with 25 years of experience in marketing and finance, as Chief Customer Officer, effective from June onwards and reporting directly to CEO Jill Soltau
DSW with strong start to the year
The Ohio-based retailer has announced double-digit increases in both revenue and earnings for the first quarter of the new fiscal year
Crocs: first quarter exceeds expectations
The US-based company famous for its clogs has announced first quarter results. A good start to the year as Crocs exceeded all guidance metrics
Yue Yuen: profit down by 20.9%
In the first quarter of 2019, total revenue attributable to the Group’s footwear manufacturing activity increased by 6.4%. Production also increased in the period
Capri is in growth mode
The UK-based group announced double digit growth for fourth quarter's revenue. Capri Holdings is in growth mode and 2020 is expected to be an investment year for the group
Genesco's focus on footwear is succeeding
The Nashville-based company announced net sales up by 2% in the first quarter of the year, which follows the sale of Lids (Hats, Fan Gear, Sports Apparel, Jerseys, Sports Merchandise) to focus on footwear
Vapesol promotes design competition
The soles manufacturer based in Felgueiras, in the north of Portugal and at the heart of the footwear industry Cluster, is giving design students an opportunity to develop a prototype which will be at exhibition at Lineapelle
Leslie Gallin from FN Platform: People will continue to shop
Beginning in August 2019, MAGIC will move to a single venue, allowing its many shows to exist as curated neighbourhoods within one single campus. We took the opportunity to discuss this issue and others with Leslie Gallin
Gallery sets the bar high for the next edition
Setting itself as an early ordering event, Gallery is expecting a 27% increase in the number of exhibitors and product groups are set to grow by 35% in terms of floor space at the coming July event
VF Corporation completes separation of Kontoor Brands
At the end of last week, the branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories group has announced it has completed the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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