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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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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

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

Genesco with 8% increase in net sales

Dec 19, 2014 / United States
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

Dec 18, 2014 /
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

Dec 17, 2014 / Portugal
The Portuguese Footwear Association has published its second edition of the Portuguese Soul book

New Crocs CEO announced

Dec 17, 2014 / United States
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

Dec 16, 2014 / Mexico
Following the 5th edition of the World Footwear Congress held in León last November, we have spoken to Miguel Plascencia
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