World Footwear

Companies

Grendene with net profit increase despite decline in sales

Mar 7, 2016 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company closed 2015 with declining net sales (-1.4%). Despite that, net profit for the period presented a two digits growth rate (+22.1%)

Wolverine Worldwide’s fourth-quarter earnings up by 33%

Mar 4, 2016 / United States
US-based footwear giant closed the year with revenue and earnings in line with expectations. The company is satisfied with the recently operated strategic reorganization of its operations

Crocs closes the year with declining sales

Mar 3, 2016 / United States
The US-based company has announced the results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year. Drop in sales has reached 9.0% in 2015

Profits up for Bata Pakistan

Mar 3, 2016 / Pakistan
Despite the decline in sales, the Pakistani arm of the footwear giant has posted positive growth for profits

Wolf & Son, like father like son

Mar 2, 2016 / Portugal
According to the brand’s own words this is “a loyal brand for all the noble pack leaders, who leave their mark as they walk the path”

German high street retailers with declining footwear sales

Feb 29, 2016 / Germany
According to the BDSE, the German Footwear Retailers' Association, last year was marked by a decrease in sales. Too mild temperatures in the winter months were pointed out

adidas wins legal battle over three-stripe design

Feb 26, 2016 / Germany
The European Union‘s top court recognized adidas claim over a rival company trying to trademark a shoe logo similar to the triple stripes

Fifth consecutive year of record earnings for Foot Locker

Feb 26, 2016 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer, reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year. Again, outstanding results marked the performance of the company

Kohl's to close underperforming stores

Feb 25, 2016 / United States
The Wisconsin-based clothing and footwear retailer plans to close 18 stores this year, while it seeks to cut costs and find the balance between its brick-and-mortar presence and the online business

Portugal consolidates footwear exports in 2015

Feb 23, 2016 / Portugal
In a difficult and complex international scenario, the Portuguese footwear industry closed the year with a slight increase in exports. According to APICCAPS a new record was established with sales abroad totaling 1 865 million euros

Centenário celebrates its 75th anniversary

Feb 21, 2016 / Portugal
Fábrica de Calçado Centenário was founded in 1941, in Cucujães (in the north of Portugal). Its Managing Director, Domingos Ferreira, has just received a public recognition for his professionalism and dedication to the industry and the community

DSW acquires Ebuys

Feb 17, 2016 / United States
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ebuys, a leading e-commerce off-price footwear and accessories retailer

Deckers to close stores after a challenging quarter

Feb 12, 2016 / United States
The US-based company specialised in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016

Michael Kors with 6.3% revenue growth

Feb 11, 2016 / United States
The global luxury lifestyle brand announced the results for the third quarter of the 2015 fiscal year

APICCAPS launches new Portuguese Soul platform

Feb 10, 2016 / Portugal
Last December, APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, launched the 10th edition of the Portuguese Soul magazine
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