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Tapestry reports full year results
The New-York based luxury group has reported fourth quarter results marked by a 52.79% decline in revenue. Declining revenues have impacted the three brands of the Tapestry's portfolio
Sales of shoe stores in the US down by 56%
According to data from the USA Census Bureau and the analysis of the WorldFootwear.com, growth of sales of the shoe stores in the US has been on the red since the beginning of year
Wolverine names Brendan Hoffman as new President
The omni-channel retail veteran is joining the Michigan-based company as part of the planned CEO succession transition. Hoffman is also joining Wolverine's Board of Directors
Retail Council of Canada and the Association of Footwear + Apparel Canada in partnership
According to both entities the aim of the new partnership is to work on building a united platform for the retail and supplier community, within the fashion category of footwear, apparel, and accessories
Deckers posts increase in net sales
The California based company announced first quarter results for the period ended on the 30th of June 2020. Skechers announced its net sales increased by 2.3% in the period
US remains by far the world’s largest importer of footwear
This is one of the conclusions of the World Footwear 2020 Yearbook, recently published by APICCAPS and containing a deep analysis of the footwear industry in 2019. The publication also contains Country Profiles for 84 markets
Changes at adidas Supervisory Board
Thomas Rabe is the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board – Igor Landau’s term of office ends after 16 years – and Christian Klein was newly elected to the Supervisory Board
Prada: sales impacted by the lockdowns
With falling sales across all geographies and after 40% of stores being closed globally from February to May 2020, Patrizio Bertelli, Prada Group CEO said he is confident in growth for the second half of the year
Asia dominates exports but Europe increased market share over the last decade
The Asian continent was the origin of most exports in 2019, with a world share of 83.9%. Asia’s export share has decreased slightly over the last decade, as is also the case with every continent but Europe
Famous Footwear in partnership with Ticket to Dream Foundation
Famous Footwear, a nationwide chain of retail stores in the United States dealing in branded footwear, is a division of the St. Louis-based Caleres and maintains more than 1 125 storefronts. Ticket to Dream is now its official national charity partner
Wolverine with better-than-expected revenue
The Michigan-based footwear company has reported revenue down by 38.6% in the second quarter. Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wolverine says these results were much stronger than expected
Sales drop and economic restrictive measures
We have compared the Stringency Index as determined by the University of Oxford with the year on year variation of clothing, footwear and leather goods sales and have found a connection. Check it out
Inspiramais turns into a digital event
As previously informed, Inspiramais Digital will be a 100% virtual event, with no visitor limit and with a particular focus on fashion
Kasper Rorsted confirmed as CEO of adidas for more 5 years
The Supervisory Board of adidas AG has extended the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Kasper Rorsted by another five years until the 31st of July 2026. Kasper Rorsted has been a member of the adidas Executive Board and the company's CEO since 2016
DW Sports chain goes into administration
The UK-based chain of gyms and sports retail has confirmed it will enter administration. At risk are 1 700 jobs. Company BDO has been nominated Administrator
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