Footwear
New Generation: meet João Monteiro
With a background in Political Science and International Relations João Monteiro has been working in the Kyaia Group since 2012
Sales of performance shoes down by 5%
While the market for athleisure shoes is flourishing, sales of performance shoes are going down
World Footwear production resumed growth
The year 2017 was marked by positive dynamics across the worldwide footwear industry. After two years of stabilization, both production and exports started to growth. Data is from the World Footwear Yearbook 2018 now published by the Portuguese Footwear Association
Manu atelier expands from handbags to footwear
Turkish handbag label Manu Atelier has announced it will expand into the footwear sector, starting from its inaugural collection which will debut next Fall and will be presented during Paris Fashion Week in October
Ghana’s footwear manufacturing is suffering
At least this is the claim made by local representatives of the footwear manufacturing industry, who go further saying there is a risk of collapse under the pressure of inferior imported products. Government intervention is being asked for
Skechers profits down by 24%
Second quarter results for Earnings Per Share and Profits disappointed analysts. Profit in the period was down by 24%, whereas Sales continued to post positive growth
Nike Vaporfly 4%: boosting running economy
According to studies from both the New York Times and the journal Sports Medicine, Vaporflys do improve running times considerably, but questions are being raised: is this ethically acceptable?
Cambodia’s exports consolidate growth
According to the Cambodia Garment and Footwear Sector Bulletin issued by the International Labour Organization, exports of garment and footwear grew by 9.5% in 2017. Growth trend was consolidated in the first semester of 2018 (+11%)
Nike appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer
Sportswear group Nike has appointed Noel Kinder as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), effective from the 5th of September onwards
2026 World Cup: an open goal for adidas
The major competition for football national teams in 2026 will take place in North America and is likely to boost adidas’ sales closing the gap with Nike
Yue Yuen with revenue growth
Revenue posted by the Hong Kong headquartered footwear group increased by 8.9% in the first three months of the financial year
Attenta, enjoy a comfortable life
The Portuguese-based brand, focused on comfort, was born within Almol - Indústria de Calçado, Lda, a footwear company based in the north of the country
Reebok and CDFA partner to nurture new talents
The sportswear giant and the Council of Fashion Designers of America are combining efforts for the Fashion Future Graduate Showcase and New York Fashion Week: Men’s
Micam goes to South East Asia
The aim of Assocalzaturifici’s promotional roadshow is to present the 86th edition of MICAM, to be held at the Fiera Milano (Rho) from the 16th to the 19th September 2018. The roadshow will tour the nations of the South East Asian Association
Burberry confirms boost in sales
The London-based global luxury brand Burberry announced a 3% increase in sales in the first quarter of the financial year-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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