Shoes
Portuguese brands innovate while getting inspired by tradition
Cultural roots are the inspirational starting point for footwear brands in Portugal. Lazuli, Pelcor, rutz and Green Boots are examples of this recent trend
United Kingdom with frozen footwear imports
In 2013, the British industry maintained the same levels of imports as registered in 2012. Exports grew at two digits
US based Brown Shoe announces net income recovery
The company reported consolidation of net sales for the first quarter (0.4% change over the previous year). Net income improved from a 10.8 million USD loss in 2013 to a 15.4 million USD earning in 2014
UK designer presents shoe collection with hydraulic heels
Silvia Fado created the Kinetic Traces line, whose shoes result from a combination of design, technology, engineering and hydraulics
New footwear event for private label in Spain
The first edition of the Co-Shoes Workshop will take place in Alicante in October
Lily Cole launches limited edition footwear line
The soles of the shoes are made from Amazonian wild rubber from the Sky Rainforest Rescue project area and the line is launched in collaboration with Veja
TOMS looking for new investors
The ethical footwear company, which donates a pair of shoes for each one it sells, is working on investment options to grow and expand
FDRA announces industry awards at its 70th anniversary event
Wolverine Worldwide and its Merrell brand have been honored with two key awards from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA)
Palladin Consumer Retail Partners acquires AEROSOLES
With this operation the U.S. based private equity firm takes on its portfolio of investments one of the leading companies in the comfort footwear business
Foot Locker announces two digits growth
New York based retailer presented sales up by 14.0% and net income growing at 17.4% during the first quarter of the year
Bata India announces expansion plan
According to international press, Bata India will open nearly 100 rural stores over the next 12-18 months, and over 120 stores in urban areas
Japanese designer creates the fondue slippers
The PVC shoes can mold to the feet like a second skin, using a process similar to dipping food in melted cheese
Church & Co invests in the UK
The historic British footwear company will double the size of its Northampton factory after acquiring two plots of land
Grendene announces stable net sales and declining net income
The Brazilian group announced 1.6% variation in net sales, but with mixed performances in domestic and foreign markets. Net income is down 5.7%-
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