World Footwear

Companies

Profitability above expectations at Genesco

May 27, 2016 / United States
Despite a 2% decrease in sales the company manage to consolidate profitability and to increase earnings from continuous operations

Speedfactory will expand adidas production capabilities

May 27, 2016 / Germany
The sportswear giant announced that the Germany-based Speedfactory facility will begin large-scale production in 2017

DSW reduces sales and earnings guidance

May 26, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced financial results for the quarter with a decrease in comparable sales. The company adjusted their guidance based on current state of the business

CodeNoir with new production unit

May 25, 2016 / Portugal
The company recently opened a new production unit in Castelo de Paiva. The new plant already has a working team of three dozen people and the company is still recruiting to further strength it

UCLA and Under Armour announce agreement

May 24, 2016 / United States
The University of California, Los Angeles and the sportswear giant have set up a new 15-year performance footwear and apparel agreement

Ferragamo’s net profit up, despite declining sales

May 23, 2016 / Italy
The Ferragamo Group posted first quarter revenue of 321 million euros, registering a 2% decrease (current and constant exchange rates) over the 327 million euros recorded in similar period last year

Record net sales by Shoe Carnival

May 20, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer has reported results for the first quarter ended on the 30th of April. Record net sales of 260.5 million US dollars were registered

Sales at Nordstrom below expectations

May 19, 2016 / United States
The Seattle-based upscale fashion retailer confirmed that first quarter sales were not in line with expectations, impacting the set of results for the period

Nike and HP get together for 3D printing

May 18, 2016 / United States
Sportswear giant Nike continues focused on 3D printing technology with an aim to deliver innovative products and has signed a deal with information technology company HP

Iguaneye invites everyone to free their feet

May 16, 2016 / Portugal
The rubber-made models of this new brand of footwear, manufactured in Portugal, are adaptable to all types of flooring. The brand's moto is #freeyourfeet

Alibaba announces reinforcement of anti-counterfeiting measures

May 13, 2016 / China
The China-based ecommerce giant and the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) announced the expansion of their IACC MarketSafe program

Toms to donate 3 million pairs of shoes

May 13, 2016 / United States
The initiative occurs integrated in the partnership with Children International and is aimed to assist kids in need

Goodyear with new line of shoes

May 12, 2016 / United States
Goodyear Licensed Products, part of the Akron-based company famous for cladding the paws of top race cars and consumer vehicles, has introduced a new line of shoes

Vans and Nintendo in collaboration

May 12, 2016 / United States
The new sneakers line is aimed at the game lovers and is part of Vans intense activity of partnerships with pop culture entities

Under Armour and Bryce Harper continue together

May 12, 2016 / United States
The Baltimore-based company has extended its partnership with Bryce Harper, one of baseball’s brightest young stars
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