Footwear
Puma with sales growth across all segments
The Germany-based company announced quarter one revenue up by 3.7%. Outlook for the full year was confirmed
NBA and Under Armour partner to launch NBA Fit App
The National Basketball Association announced today the launch of its first fitness app, in partnership with the sportswear giant. It will be available for download on the App Store and Google Play
Nike with management changes
The US-based company announced new appointments with an aim to drive continued innovation and strong consumer connections globally
Spanish footwear exports fall for the first time in the last 4 years
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, in the first quarter of the year the value of foreign sales decreased by 3% compared to similar period in 2015
The most expensive handbag
Diamond-encrusted Hermes Birkin was sold for over 300 thousand US dollars
Footwear could benefit from UNIDO’s new programme in Indonesia
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) has announced a new country programme for Indonesia. It will run in the period 2016-2020
Wenzhou and Li & Fung sign 80 million US dollars agreement
The footwear trade deal was announced at the end of the four-day trade promoting activity 2016 Hong Kong and Wenzhou Economic and Trade Investment Cooperation Week
Profitability above expectations at Genesco
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
The sportswear giant announced that the Germany-based Speedfactory facility will begin large-scale production in 2017
Manolo Blahnik expands in Asia
New stores to open in Japan, Singapore and Malaysia
DSW reduces sales and earnings guidance
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
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
The University of California, Los Angeles and the sportswear giant have set up a new 15-year performance footwear and apparel agreement
Louboutin loses battle for red protection in Switzerland
The French luxury footwear and fashion designer lost the exclusive rights over its distinctive red sole in a lawsuit-
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