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Get to know ShoeKonnect

Jan 5, 2015 / India

A group of students from Delhi University created ShoeKonnect, a social online pllatform aiming to link the footwear industry

India Internet Shoes Social

Mac DeMarco's old shoes sold for 21 100 US dollars

Jan 5, 2015 / Canada

The artist’s trainers, worn during its live tour in 2014 have been sold on ebay. Money obtained with the sale will benefit a non-profit music and mentoring programme for women

Canada Shoes Social

Hermès with solid results

Jan 2, 2015 / France

Sales for the third quarter were up by 10.6% (11.1% at constant rates), reaching 990.6 million euros

Companies France Leather Shoes

Crocs involved in legal battle

Dec 31, 2014 / India

Several Indian agency news are stating that the US-based firm is pursuing legal action against several companies over alleged trademark violations

Companies India Shoes

Nobrand’s distribution strategy for 2015

Dec 31, 2014 / Portugal

The Portuguese brand announced they will open their first flagship in Colombia, while reinforcing the presence in China and launching a new product line

Companies Exports Portugal Shoes

The challenges of the footwear industry under discussion in León

Dec 30, 2014 / Mexico

On the 24th and 25th of November the footwear industry gathered in the Mexican city of León to discuss the thematic Keeping one step Ahead: Meeting the challenges of the Footwear sector

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Under Armour signs deal with Andy Murray

Dec 30, 2014 / United States

The tennis player is being said to have officially terminated his association with sportswear giant Adidas and signed a four-year deal with the US-based company

Companies Shoes Social United States

World footwear production reaches new record

Dec 29, 2014 / World

According to the World Footwear Yearbook the production of footwear in 2013 crossed the 22 billion pair threshold for the first time

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Foot Locker with 15% growth in net income

Dec 25, 2014 / United States

The New York-based athletic retailer reported financial results for its third quarter ended November 1st, with net income reaching 120 million US dollars, or 0.82 US dollars per share. Sales for the quarter were up by 7%

Companies Shoes United States

Nike’s revenue up by 15%

Dec 24, 2014 /

The sportswear giant announced financial results for its second quarter ended 30th November. Strong consumer demand drove revenue growth across the portfolio. Net income with two digits increase

Companies Shoes

Portuguese footwear exports reach new record

Dec 23, 2014 / Portugal

According to the Portuguese Footwear Association, APICCAPS, exports of footwear will register in 2014 a new record as the industry’ sales abroad will cross the 1 850 million euros threshold

Exports Portugal Shoes

Italians worried about the industry's performance

Dec 23, 2014 / Italy

The Italian Footwear Association announced data revealing a serious risk of another decline in domestic footwear production. If this forecast reveals accurate, it will mean Italian production will be under the 200 million pairs threshold for the 3rd time in just 6 years

Exports Italy Shoes

Jordan' shoes sold by 33 thousand US dollars

Dec 22, 2014 / United States

A pair of Converse shoes allegedly worn by Michael Jordan when he played at the University of North Carolina were sold for 33 387 US dollars by Grey Flannel Auctions

Companies Shoes Social United States

Rihanna named global Puma ambassador

Dec 22, 2014 / Germany

Puma and singer, actress and fashion designer Rihanna announced a new multi-year partnership, kicking off in January 2015, with the Barbados-born personality becoming a global ambassador for the brand

Companies Germany Shoes Social