World Footwear

Shoes

Converse presents the Andy Warhol Collection

Jan 23, 2015 / United States
The debut of the new line results from a partnership of the footwear brand with the Andy Warhol Foundation

Americans buy 7.5 pairs of shoes per year

Jan 22, 2015 / United States
The number has been released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) while announcing their ApparelStats 2014 and ShoeStats 2014 reports

Skechers plans to expand business in Europe

Jan 22, 2015 / Central Eastern Europe
The US-based company is launching a Central Eastern Europe subsidiary as part of a strategic plan to double sales in the region

Vince Camuto dies at age 78

Jan 22, 2015 / United Kingdom
The footwear legend behind Nine West and Camuto Group has passed away today at his home

Shoe Zone with solid earnings

Jan 21, 2015 / United Kingdom
UK-based retailer announced preliminary results for the 52 weeks period ended 4 October 2014. Despite the drop in revenue, earnings continued strong

Deckers announces new COO

Jan 21, 2015 / United States
The US-based company appointed David E. Lafitte as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective from the 2nd February 2015. Mr. Lafitte previously served as the company's general counsel and will replace Mr. Zohar Ziv, who retired from the company last week

New golf shoe by Puma with NASA tech features

Jan 21, 2015 / Germany
The Titantour by Puma is made with a state-of-the-art temperature regulating technology

Portuguese footwear exports continue to grow

Jan 20, 2015 / Portugal
According to APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, during the first eleven months of the year the industry managed to increment sales abroad by 8%

Americans worried with tensions at US ports

Jan 20, 2015 / United States
Matt Priest from the FDRA, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, is concerned with the  impacts of a work stoppage at the West Coast ports, the key US entering points for footwear imports

Grendene’s net income up by 3.2%

Jan 20, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based footwear company, presented frozen net revenue (+0.5%) for the third quarter of the year. Net income is now recovering and grew 3.2% in the period

Target plans to discontinue Canadian operations

Jan 20, 2015 / Canada
Target Canada is seeking court approval to begin the liquidation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)

New leadership appointments at Pentland Brands

Jan 19, 2015 / United Kingdom
The UK-based company has announced a series of senior leadership appointments, including three new roles providing organisation-wide expertise

Roswell Historical Museum honors Robert Chewning

Jan 14, 2015 / United States
Robert Chewning sold shoes in Roswell for more than 60 years. He owned Chewning Footwear until he was 95

Genesco announces 10% sales increase

Jan 13, 2015 / United States
Genesco Inc. announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10% for the quarter-to-date period ended 3rd of January, from similar period last year
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