Companies
Vietnamese brands aiming to conquer the local market
Although the number of local brands is still very low companies are looking to conquer the potential of a 92 million people market
Marta Ponti continues to set standards
A brand of leather accessories produced in Portugal, with decades of valuable know how and experience, which is seen as a reference within the industry
Woodland plans global expansion
After announcing the intention to invest in Japan and Korea, now the company is looking into new markets, such as China, Russia and Canada
Revenue up by 7% at Under Armour
The growth in revenue, generated by both the wholesale and the direct-to-consumer segments, gives the company a good start into the new fiscal year
Strong sales growth posted by Hermès
The French-based luxury group announced strong sales growth in the first quarter (+14%), as a result of a strong momentum registered across all geographic areas
Executive changes at DSW
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer has announced new executive appointments
Wolverine with drop in revenue
The US-based footwear giant underlined that results were in line with the original outlook, despite the falls registered in their revenue. Store closures registered in 2016 will continue in the new fiscal year
Asics rewarded for sustainability efforts
The worldwide-known sportswear brand was been awarded with the EPA's ENERGY STAR and announces plans for new sustainability projects
adidas expects improvement in US margins while China margins stabilise
The Germany-based sportswear giant expects its operating margin in China to shrink slightly in the long term, while its US margin should grow markedly in the near term. This is the belief of the new Chief Executive Officer Kasper Rorsted
Steve Madden with 11.2% increase in sales
Net sales increased 11.2% in the first quarter of 2017, totaling 366.4 million US dollars, which compares to 329.4 million US dollars in the same period of 2016
There will be no space for those who position themselves ignoring sustainability
At least this is the belief of José Fernando Bello, Executive Chairman of the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), who discussed the pressing issues of the tanning industry with the worldfootwear.com
Skechers crosses the billion-dollar threshold
The company’s first quarter financial results set a quarterly net sales record, as Skechers announces its first billion-dollar-plus quarter
More than a brand, a lifestyle
The Portuguese-based company Pedro Almeida owns this contemporary brand based on a combination craftsmanship and design
Foot Locker updates outlook
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer updated its first quarter and full year 2017 outlook in light of the previously noted slow start to the fiscal year in February
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