Shoes
Bread & Butter skips January edition
The planned edition of Bread & Butter is cancelled according to a communication posted on the event’s webpage entitled Reset & Reboot
New customs resource center for the US footwear industry
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the launch of a new customs resource center, aimed to help footwear companies and customs professionals with a better understanding of customs classifications
Genesco announces succession plans
The US based company has announced that James S. Gulmi, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retire from the role of CFO at the end of its current fiscal year
Stefano Caroti leaves Puma
Puma’s Chief Commercial Officer is to exit the giant sportswear business after seven years in the role
Ecco opens its largest store
The new store offers the whole brand’s collection with Ladies, Men’s, Kids, Outdoor, and Accessories as well as a brand new outlet, and is located in the brand’s hometown
Prada with massive drop in net income
The Italy-based group has announced the financial results for the nine month's period, characterized by declines in revenue and net income
Shoe Carnival exceeds net sales expectations
Despite net sales increase of 8.0% in the third quarter, net earnings for the period deteriorated slightly
Salvatore Ferragamo with revenue growth
As of the end of September the group has posted total revenue of 957 million euros, with a 5% increase at current exchange rates. Revenues growth at constant exchange rates has reached 6%
Kate Bosworth launches capsule shoe collection
Kate Bosworth will join Sarah Jessica Parker and Jessica Simpson in the group of celebrities with shoe lines, as she will launch a shoe capsule collection in collaboration with Matisse Footwear
UGG opens first high-tech concept store
The new space is revealing of Deckers commitment to the Omnichannel consumer experience
China’s national footwear consumption with upward trend
According to the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) the growth rate of sales on clothing, shoes and hats grew 10.5% in September
Nike’s ladies only format arrives to China
The US based sportwear giant opened its second women’s-only store in Shanghai. A 4 500 plus square-foot consumer store offering Nike’s products, including premium women’s running, training and sportswear styles
Changes announced at Pentland
Andy Rubin is to be promoted to the newly created role of Chairman of its brand management division, Pentland Brands. Andy Long, currently COO of Pentland Brands, will succeed Andy Rubin as CEO. Both will assume their new roles with effect from 1st January 2015
International Footwear Forum announced
On the last day of the World Footwear Congress, Jean Pierre Renaudin, CEC’s President announced the launch of a new forum to reinforce dialogue and commitment between worldwide footwear associations and confederations
Puma commits to 100% PFC removal
German sportswear giant presented an action plan for the elimination of hazardous chemicals in its products and set milestones to achieve full transparency in its supply chain by the end of 2017-
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