World Footwear

Companies

Footwear business down at giant Belle

Jun 9, 2017 / China
The China-based group has reported declining revenue for its footwear business in fiscal year 2016/17. Sporstwear and apparel registered double digit revenue growth

Why choosing a footwear niche can be profitable

Jun 8, 2017 / World
Deciding how to approach the market is critical for footwear companies, as it can impact its manufacturing process and its marketing strategies

Schuh with 9% growth in profits

Jun 8, 2017 / United Kingdom
The Livingston-based company has revealed rising profits and sales while announcing full-year results. Schuh continues with its store expansion plan

Gola to enter Japan

Jun 8, 2017 / Japan
The British-based footwear brand is entering the Japanese market with its Spring / Summer 17 collection

Rihanna & Puma: a profitable partnership

Jun 6, 2017 / World
Partnerships between brands and celebrities have proven to be very profitable. Puma increased its results due to a partnership with Rihanna

Manjerica, deeply inspired by life

Jun 6, 2017 / Portugal
A Portuguese brand of leather goods, characterized by distinctive products, with a wide range of unique combinations of shapes, textures and colors

4 alternatives to leather

Jun 5, 2017 / World
Leather is probably one of the most used materials in the footwear and the apparel industry. However, new materials are becoming popular

The shoes that glow at night

Jun 5, 2017 / World
adidas is showing that it wants to be on the edge of innovation in the footwear industry. The brand is releasing shoes that glow at night. How will consumers react to it?

Cork and footwear, a perfect mixture

Jun 2, 2017 / World
Cork is a clever option for footwear producers who wish to create something unique and environmental-friendly. It can also be a very profitable opportunity

Stable sales at DSW

Jun 2, 2017 / United States
The Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer, announced financial results for the thirteen week period ended on the 29th of April. First quarter sales increased by 1.4%

How design is passing on to consumers

Jun 1, 2017 / World
Customization is a trend encouraging some footwear companies to offer new services to clients, in which they can design their own shoes

Sue Rechner new Merrell’s President

Jun 1, 2017 / United States
She will report directly to the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group President, Todd Spaletto, who recently joined Wolverine Worldwid  from The North Face

Why you should pay attention to Nike's manufacturing process

May 31, 2017 / World
Manufacturing is an essential part of any businesses. In the footwear industry, many companies focus on improving the way production works to increase margins and profits

Declining sales by Genesco

May 31, 2017 / United States
The Tennessee-based group has announced sales down by 1% during the first quarter of the year, as a result of numerous challenges

Sustainability is key for footwear companies

May 29, 2017 / World
Recycling, using eco-friendly materials and providing good working conditions. Are we there yet? What can companies in this industry do to be more sustainable?
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