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Italy with a steep drop in exports and domestic sales
According to Confindustria Moda Research Centre data for ASSOCALZATURIFICI in March footwear exports declined by 33.7% in volume and by 30% in value. In the first four months of the year, domestic sales were also down roughly by 30%
Australia: retail up by 16.9% in May
According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures, Australian retail turnover rose 16.9 %in May 2020, seasonally adjusted
Vietnam's footwear exports down by 6.7%
According to Xinhua, citing the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in the period run from January 2020 to June 2020 Vietnam registered 8.1 billion US dollars of footwear exports revenue, resulting in a decline of 6.7% year-on-year
New Generation: meet Flávio Ferreira
Flávio Ferreira has a background in Mechanical Engineering and works at Bolflex since 2015, but this being the family business he has been close to the growth and development of the company since a young age
Leather industry in Pakistan asks for double shifts
The Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PLGMEA) has urged the government to exempt export-oriented units in Punjab from lockdown restrictions on Saturdays besides allowing them to work in double shifts
JB Martin closes doors
JB Martin, born 99 years ago in Fougères and a historic player in the French footwear industry disappears as the brand was liquidated by the Paris Commercial Court at the beginning of June
Capri with 70% plunge in first quarter sales
During the first quarter Capri' stores were closed roughly 55% of the period. Given the significant store closures, the gradual recovery in revenue and low wholesale shipments, first quarter fiscal revenue should decline by 70%
T.M. Lewin to close all UK stores
Britain-based menswear brand T.M. Lewin will close all its stores permanently. The brand will remain on the online sphere, its restructurer said on Tuesday
Kering announces new additions to the Board of Directors and publishes Biodiversity Strategy
Kering’s shareholders have approved the appointment of Ms. Jean Liu, Mr. Tidjane Thiam and Ms. Emma Watson as Directors during their Annual General Meeting. The luxury group also published its biodiversity strategy and announces its targets
Singapore: retail sales down by 52.1% in May
According to the Department of Statistics in Singapore, the country's retail sales fell by 52.1% in May 2020 from May 2019. This was the lowest recorded decline since 1986 when data started to be compiled
Checklist to work with Influencers: are you ticking all the boxes?
After choosing the right influencer to work with your brand you will need to be clear about the strategy to implement. Today we bring you a golden checklist to work with influencers
Shoe Zone with new Finance Director
The UK-based footwear retailer announced the appointment of Peter Foot as Finance Director, with effect from the 6th of July onwards. Mr. Foot will replace Jonathan Fearn whose resignation has been accepted with effect from the 31st of July 2020.
VF creates new position of President Greater China
With a specific focus on advancing its stated strategy of growing its business in China, VF has created the new position of President, Greater China. VF will announce the leader appointed to this position later this summer
Deckers Brands appoints Victor Luis to its Board of Directors
US-based footwear, apparel and accessories group has appointed Victor Luis, former CEO of Tapestry, to its Board of Directors. Coinciding with this appointment, Deckers also announced that James Quinn has resigned from the Board
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