Companies

Seventh consecutive year of growth for Foot Locker

Feb 23, 2017 / United States

The New York-based specialty athletic retailer reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year (ended on the 28th of January)

Companies Foot Locker, Inc. Footwear Shoes United States

New Balance teams up with New Era Cap

Feb 22, 2017 / United States

The two brands launched a new collaboration for 2017 that will include limited-edition products for baseball players

Companies Footwear Partnerships Shoes United States

Vietnam is not concerned with the US dropping the TPP

Feb 21, 2017 / Vietnam

The Asian country is one of the main footwear producers and exporters, and the US the largest consumer market for shoes. In 2016 Vietnam's footwear exports to the US grew by 9%

Companies Exports Footwear International Trade Shoes TPP Trade agreements Vietnam

Fourth quarter growth boosts Ferragamo

Feb 18, 2017 / Italy

The Italy-based luxury brand reported revenue of 1.4 billion euros in 2016, a 1% increase on the previous year at current exchange rates (revenue down by 2% in constant rates)

Companies Fashion Footwear Italy Leather goods

Under Armour’s footwear revenue hits 1 billion US dollars

Feb 17, 2017 / United States

The Baltimore-based sports brand recorded revenue of 4.8 billion US dollars in 2016, up by 22% from the previous year, driven by strong performance in its footwear business

Companies Footwear Shoes Under Armour United States

New regulations for textiles and footwear in Argentina

Feb 16, 2017 / Argentina

The Bureau of Trade of Argentina published a resolution requiring the presentation of a Product Composition Sworn Declaration (DJCP) to the Bureau of Trade of the Ministry of Production by manufacturers and importers of textile and footwear

Argentina Companies Footwear Imports

Steve Madden acquires Schwartz & Benjamin

Feb 16, 2017 / United States

The New-York based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children announced that it has completed the acquisition of the privately held Schwartz & Benjamin, Inc.

Acquisitions Companies United States

Attendance at theMICAM up by 5%

Feb 15, 2017 / Italy

The 83rd edition of the Milan trade show has closed with and attendance of 44 610 visitors

Companies Footwear Italy Trade fairs

Aéropostale to reopen 500 stores

Feb 15, 2017 / United States

After filing for bankruptcy in May and getting acquired in September, the retailer has announced it will reopen stores in the US

Companies Footwear Retail United States

Skechers with record sales

Feb 13, 2017 /

The US-based company has announced quarter sales of 764.3 million US dollars, increasing by 5.8% from similar period in 2015. Record annual net sales of 3.56 billion US dollars were reported (+13.2%)

Companies Footwear Shoes Skechers

The farewell to GDS

Feb 10, 2017 / Germany

From the 7th to 9th of February the last edition of the GDS trade fair took place at the premises of Messe Düsseldorf. The Igedo Company will now take responsibility for the new shoe trade show at Areal Böhler as Gallery SHOES

Companies Germany Trade fairs

Freakloset, in the name of the customization

Feb 10, 2017 / Portugal

The Portuguese-based brand of customizable footwear has a portfolio of classic unisex models that promise to shake the market. At Freakloset you can choose the model, the color of the leather, the soles and laces

Companies Footwear Portugal Shoes

Hermès overperforming the sector

Feb 9, 2017 / France

The luxury group announced sales up by 7.5% in 2016, despite the difficult context. Hermès consolidated its revenue and passed the 5 billion euros threshold

Companies France Hermès Leather goods