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Pakistan leather footwear revenue up by 12%

Oct 1, 2018 / Pakistan
The first two months of the new fiscal year were marked by double digit rate growth in the country’s footwear exports, both in volume and value. A performance mainly driven by the leather footwear category

Tapestry posts strong results

Sep 28, 2018 / United States
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands reported results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year marked by strong revenue performance

Double-digit growth for Nike's revenue

Sep 26, 2018 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear giant has announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2018. Revenue grew by 13% in the last quarter pf the year. Year closed with a 6% increase in revenue

Bangladesh: leather footwear industry exceeds target

Sep 25, 2018 / Bangladesh
Despite a poor performance for the overall leather industry in the first two months of the new financial year, exports of leather footwear exceeded the target set for the period

Double-digit growth for Cambodia’s exports

Sep 25, 2018 / Cambodia
The country's garment and footwear industry recorded very positive growth reaching 4 billion US dollars revenue in the first half of the current financial year

Declining sales for Geox

Sep 25, 2018 / Italy
In the first half of 2018, the Italian-based brand Geox achieved revenue of 414 million euros, a decrease of 8.2% compared to the same period last year. Sales in Europe accounted for almost 75% of the total. However, this represents a decline of 9.5% year on year

Gladz, Go for it

Sep 24, 2018 / Portugal
A Portugal-based brand with shoes aimed to feminine and contemporary women who enjoy the harmony of gathering an affirmative and independent spirit with a refined touch of sophistication

World's most expensive shoes to be unveiled

Sep 24, 2018 / United Arab Emirates
The Passion Diamond shoes will cost 17 million US dollars and will be available at seven-star hotel Burj Al Arab

New President of Michael Kors Men's

Sep 21, 2018 / United Kingdom
The London-based fashion luxury group announced Andrea Pesaresi as the new President of Michael Kors Men’s. Mr. Pesaresi’s appointment will be effective from the 15th of October onwards

Skechers helps children in need

Sep 21, 2018 / Puerto Rico
Distribution of 15 000 pairs of shoes to children impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is the latest in the company’s donation of 15 million pairs of new shoes to kids worldwide

Micam closes its 86th edition

Sep 20, 2018 / Italy
Positive atmosphere at the latest edition of the Milan-based trade fair. Number of visitors has increased slightly compared to the previous edition

Yue Yuen announces more investment after drop in revenue

Sep 19, 2018 / China
During the first half of 2018, the Yue Yuen group recorded revenue of 4 769.4 million US dollars, representing an increase of 7.2%, compared to the same period in 2017. Profit attributable to owners of the group declined by 41.9% to 150.1 million US dollars

JackRabbit acquires Rhythm Running

Sep 18, 2018 / United States
Going back to the acquisition market, JackRabbit announced the company has acquired Nashville-based Rhythm Running. In addition, the company is opening new stores

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill signed into law

Sep 14, 2018 / United States
Last night President Trump signed the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) into law. The MTB will provide temporary tariff cuts for certain items not made or available in the US including 65 different types of footwear. The House and Senate passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support

Technology to cut down on defects

Sep 14, 2018 / Innovation
As digitalization becomes the new buzzword in the fashion world, new challenges appear for shoe manufacturers. To ensure businesses are ready to turn them into opportunities, the concepts developed by the Industry 4.0. have to become familiar to all decision makers
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