World Footwear

Companies

Shoe Carnival’s earnings at upper end of guidance

Mar 28, 2018 / United States
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rising by 30.1% on an adjusted basis, hitting the high end of guidance. Same-store sales dipped by 0.5%

Vietnam: footwear with strong development prospects

Mar 27, 2018 / Vietnam
The idea was defended by Diệp Thành Kiệt, Deputy Chairman at Lefaso, the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association, in a two-day Vietnam Footwear Summit in HCM City

adidas: 1 million pairs of sneakers made from ocean trash

Mar 23, 2018 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear giant revealed that it has sold more than one million pairs of sneakers made ocean plastic with its partnership with Parley

Nike with robust earnings from digital sales

Mar 22, 2018 / United States
Nike reported financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter ended on the 28th February. Revenue growth was led by international geographies and Nike Direct globally

Kenneth Cole announces EMEA distribution deal

Mar 22, 2018 / EMEA
The American-based designer announced a regional footwear agreement with UK-based GBG Europe Footwear and Accessories Limited. GBG will grow Kenneth Cole's recognition in the selected territories

Kathmandu focus on international expansion

Mar 21, 2018 / New Zealand
The outdoor equipment retailer has returned to international expansion with the acquisition of a US shoe wholesaler about three years after closing its unprofitable British stores

New Generation: meet Pedro Sampaio

Mar 20, 2018 / Portugal
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

Mar 19, 2018 / United States
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

Mar 16, 2018 / United States
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

Mar 15, 2018 / UITIC
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

Mar 15, 2018 / United States
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

Mar 14, 2018 / United States
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

Mar 14, 2018 / United States
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

Mar 6, 2018 / 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

Mar 6, 2018 / United States
The US-based footwear giant gave more than 1.5 million US dollars to Children with Special Needs and Education
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