Shoes
Italians worried about the industry's performance
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
Jordan' shoes sold by 33 thousand US dollars
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
Rihanna named global Puma ambassador
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
Genesco with 8% increase in net sales
The company reported results for the third quarter ended on the 1st of November 2014 characterized by net sales growth
adidas launches boot in honor of Leo Messi's childhood city
The giant sportswear has revealed adidas Messi mirosar10, a new pair of boots to celebrate the childhood of Leo Messi and his upbringing in Rosario, Argentina
Shoes are the main character in new book by APICCAPS
The Portuguese Footwear Association has published its second edition of the Portuguese Soul book
New Crocs CEO announced
The US-based footwear company announced Gregg Ribatt, an experienced industry's executive, as their new Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to take in the new role in late January 2015
Miguel Plascencia, President of the Organising Committee of the World Footwear Congress, live on World Footwear
Following the 5th edition of the World Footwear Congress held in León last November, we have spoken to Miguel Plascencia
Pacific Brands sells Brand Collective business
Three agreements to sell the Brand Collective business in the footwear, apparel and sport categories were announced in November and have been completed on the 1st of December
DSW presents sales growth
Ohio-based company announced reported sales increasing by 5.8% to 669.9 million US dollars in the thirteen week period ended 1st November. Adjusted sales for the period increased by 7.2%
Ready to Fly presented by Foot Locker and Jordan
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer and the Jordan brand lunched its Ready to Fly campaign featuring NBA star Russell Westbrook
LaCrosse Footwear updates FY 15 guidance
Improved quarter revenue of the US based company results in guidance review
Two Ten Footwear with record-breaking fundraising
During the foundation’s 75th anniversary celebration 2.7 million US dollars were raised
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-
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