World Footwear

Companies

Rihanna and Puma get together

Sep 17, 2015 / Germany
The Puma by Rihanna collection is being released under the singer’s FENTY label. Rihanna’s first style for Puma sold out in just three hours

Aerosoles with new CEO

Sep 16, 2015 / United States
R. Shawn Neville was named new Chief Executive Officer of the footwear giant

Truworths in talks to buy footwear chain Office

Sep 16, 2015 / South Africa
South African fashion retailer Truworths International confirmed the existence of talks with privately owned shoe chain Office, a British-based retailer

Hermès launches online platform focused on men

Sep 16, 2015 / France
The French-based luxury fashion house launched a new male-orientated online platform. The website Le MANifeste D'Hermès will focus on taking the brand to its male consumers

Birkin authorizes Hermès to continue using her name

Sep 11, 2015 / France
The France-based company reiterated its commitment to the ethical treatment of crocodiles in its partner farms. Actress Jane Birkin satisfied with the company's efforts

Steve Madden announces executive promotions

Sep 9, 2015 / United States
The NY-based company has appointed Amelia Newton Varela as President and Karla Frieders as new Chief Merchandising Officer

Chinese footwear exports gain value

Sep 8, 2015 / China
According to statistics recently released by CLIA, Chinese footwear exports grew in value in the first 6 months of the year, despite a decline in volume. Chinese economy total exports slump of 8% in July triggering a nightmare on stock markets worldwide

Another billion on the way

Sep 8, 2015 / Portugal
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years profound changes will occur in the international economy and consumer markets, as a result of more women becoming active in the labour markets

Bradco celebrates 10 successful years

Sep 7, 2015 / Portugal
A sophisticated company, producing bracelets for watches, which has been focusing on its constant technological evolution, in the optimization of working methods and in the modernization of its production

Hermès presents solid growth

Sep 5, 2015 / France
The group’s consolidated turnover for the first semester reached 2 299 million euros, an increase of 21% at current exchange rates. Excluding currency impact, the growth amounts to 9%

Bata India incorporates new subsidiary

Sep 4, 2015 / India
Way Finders Brands will trade in footwear, apparel and accessories in the wholesale and B2B segments

Caleres reiterates full-year guidance

Sep 4, 2015 / United States
The US-based company announced solid second quarter results and reinforces the guidance for the current year

Shoe Carnival with growing sales

Sep 3, 2015 / United States
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories reported results for the second quarter ended on the 1st of August, with sales up by 2.6% in the period

Skechers Performance sponsors the LA marathon

Aug 31, 2015 / United States
The two California-based companies have teamed up for the city’s biggest running event, now the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, to be held on the 14th of February 2016

CCC with 21.5% revenue growth

Aug 31, 2015 / Poland
The Poland-based company has announced the results for the first semester of the year marked by dynamic revenue’s performance
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