Companies
New Generation: meet Pedro Sampaio
With a degree in business management training, Pedro Sampaio belongs to the second generation working at Mazoni, a footwear company based in Felgueiras, in the north of Portugal
Genesco’s quarter boosted by Journeys
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 increased by 5%, totaling 883 million US dollars, much driven by a 11% increase in the Journeys Group
New high in DSW annual revenue
The US-based company reported increasing revenue in the last quarter and in the full year, despite falling earnings in the fourth quarter with the impact of the charges to write down and exit its Ebuys business
UITIC to present shoes made without stitching
In a joint press conference held in Hong Kong, during APLF, the UITIC Executive Committee, APICCAPS and CTCP, announced the first speakers of the 20th edition of the UITIC Congress, taking place in Porto, from the 16th to the 18th May
VF to acquire Altra
The North Carolina-based company, specialised in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, and ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. announced they have signed a definitive purchase agreement for the Altra footwear brand
Nordstrom invests in digital technology
With the aim to further integrate technology across its business, Nordstrom announced it has closed deals to acquire two leading retail technology companies: BevyUp and MessageYes
Caleres reports a set of good results
The US-based company announced increases in sales, margins and earnings for both the fourth quarter and the complete year
Leather industry claims policy support in Bangladesh
A 5 billion US dollars aim was set for exports of leather and leather goods to be achieved by 2021. Shareholders from these industries claimed policy support to help achieving it
Skechers gives back to community
The US-based footwear giant gave more than 1.5 million US dollars to Children with Special Needs and Education
Tunisia’s leather and footwear facing rough times
The country's authorities recently organised a meeting to discuss the challenges faced by the country’s leather and footwear industry
Tod's project aimed at fast-moving fashion
The Italian luxury group will use multiple collections throughout the year to engage better with customers, following many fashion brands which are already adapting their strategies to the fast-moving market
Endless sells footwear retailer to Pavers
The private equity investor has sold UK-based footwear retailer Jones Bootmaker to Pavers Limited. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed
Target and Hunter with limited-edition collection
The Minneapolis-based discount store retailer and the British-based brand known for its iconic Original Wellington boot have set up a partnership to issue a spring lifestyle collection celebrating families, fun and the outdoors
Âme Moi, grab your soul and use it
This is the motto of the Portugal-based luxury accessories brand
Crocs with strong quarter
Revenue in the fourth quarter reached 199.1 million US dollars, growing by 6.2%, contributing for results above guidance, with a loss reduction-
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