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COVID-19 pandemic fuels solo fitness

As many people change from classes into solo fitness, we could be witnessing a rise in demand for products for outdoor activities, individual sports or running

New Generation: meet Beatriz Vasconcelos from Névoa

Jun 22, 2020 / Portugal
In December 2018, Beatriz won the competition at ModaPortugal, in the footwear category. Névoa is the new brand of this young designer, which made her debut in the last edition of Micam in February

Brazilian footwear exports decreased by 66% in May

Jun 22, 2020 / Brazil
Data prepared by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) indicates that 2.7 million pairs were shipped in May, generating 23.9 million US dollars of revenue. This resulted in decreases both in volume (-64.7%) and in value (-66%)

50% of luxury firms may be at risk

Jun 22, 2020 / United States
Daniel Langer, Chief Executive of Luxury, Lifestyle and Consumer Brand Strategy from firm Équité, believes half of the luxury brands around the world will fail to survive the COVID-19 crisis

Buy Less, Buy Better

While we have been encouraged to stop overconsumption for many years now, this pandemic may have created the perfect opportunity for this shift in consumer behaviour to happen. What business tips arise from here?

Genesco: sales down by 44%

Jun 19, 2020 / United States
The US-based group has announced first quarter results marked by a decline of 44% in net sales. The sales decrease was driven by the closure of stores for the back half of the first quarter

Kurt Geiger to donate first month of store profits to the NHS

Jun 19, 2020 / Coronavirus - Covid19
The British-based retailer is set to give all store profits from the first month of trading after the lockdown to the National Health Service (NHS)

FDRA's Global Shoe Sourcing Digital Series

Jun 19, 2020 / United States
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) is running a digital series on Global Shoe Sourcing. The series will be held from the 27th to the 30th of July. We bring you all the info about the event

Retail Re-opening: Impacts on the Global Supply Chain

As the world became global the advantages of access to resources, reducing costs, increasing efficiency and universal reach are undeniable. Nevertheless, in a globalized economy not only gains but also risks spread rapidly

Is your company producing green goods in an eco-friendly way?

Jun 18, 2020 / Portugal
Today you have the opportunity to fill a questionnaire which will help you answering that question. The answers to the questionnaire will feed the implementation of European Union LIFE project GREEN SHOES 4 ALL

Matt Priest talks about FDRA and FFANY joining forces

Jun 18, 2020 / United States
This deal, which will place FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of New York) under the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) hierarchy, later in the year, follows years of talks about a possible union between the two parties

AAFA advocates for digital labelling

Jun 17, 2020 / United States
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is calling for the ability to provide digital labels. The association has sent a letter to the US Federal Trade Commission urging that the labelling requirements are updated

Retail Re-opening: Digital Presence

Digital presence and all that relates to online has been a main trend in the last few years. The shift from in-store to online shopping was boosted during the COVID-19 crisis and it seems to be here to stay

Hunter Boots CEO exits company

Jun 17, 2020 / United Kingdom
Hunter Boots announced that CEO Vincent Wauters is stepping down “by mutual agreement” at the end of July to pursue new opportunities. His exit comes as Hunter begins a strategic review

Is your store ready for customers after COVID-19?

As stores start to re-open and we all get used to a new normality, the retailers' activities concerning promoting safety, protection and health measures for employees, customers and suppliers become key
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