World Footwear

Companies

Deckers loss widens

Aug 2, 2015 / United States
Net sales for the first quarter up by 1.1% in reported basis. Gross margin was down and net loss aggravated in the period

GDS whets the appetite for the new season

Aug 1, 2015 / Germany
The statement comes from the GDS trade fair organization, after the summer edition of the event, which took place between the 29th and the 31st of July in Düsseldorf

Nike plans new shoe factory in Indonesia

Jul 31, 2015 / Vietnam
According to Indonesia Investments, a local investment and development company, the sportswear giant is consolidating its presence in the country, setting a new manufacturing facility

Steve Madden’s net income continues to fall

Jul 30, 2015 / United States
The designer and marketer of footwear and accessories for women, men and children announced sales increase of 9.4% in the second quarter. Notwithstanding net income deterioration was registered

Under Armour announces strategic partnerhips in Germany

Jul 28, 2015 / Germany
The US-based company has set up a multi-year partnership with FC St. Pauli and announced the extension of its partnership with Austria Ski Federation OESV

Get to know Macosmi

Jul 27, 2015 / Portugal
In business since 1997, Macosmi is a good example of the reinvention process operated by the Portuguese footwear industry main players

Asics announces organizational restructuring

Jul 27, 2015 / Japan
The Japan-based company has announced an optimization of its global operations through the restructuring of the organization and the hiring new management leaders. The aim is to boost its Center of Excellence

Solid sales growth at Hermès

Jul 24, 2015 / France
French-based company announced sales increase by 21% at current rates and 9% at constant rates. The group’s consolidated turnover for the first semester totaled 2 299 million euros

Revenue up by 2.7% at Wolverine

Jul 22, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear giant has announced the second quarter results. Growth continues. Company reaffirms full-year guidance

Superfeet is now completely owned by its employees

Jul 20, 2015 / United States
The Washington-based insole maker has announced that its employee stock ownership program (ESOP) has purchased the balance of the company’s shares now making it 100% employee owned

Get to know Xperimental Shoes

Jul 20, 2015 / Portugal
A new Portuguese brand born in September 2012 created by two identical twins, Ana and Célia

Yue Yuen's revenue continues to grow

Jul 17, 2015 / China
One of the world's leading footwear manufacturers increased total revenue by 7.4% in the first six months of the year

Düsseldorf Fashion Sourcing to run in parallel with tag it!

Jul 16, 2015 / Germany
A new private label show for clothing and textiles will be held during the tag it! trade fair between the 29th and the 31st of July in Düsseldorf

Nike presents Flyease

Jul 16, 2015 / United States
The new model was announced by the US-based company as the result of a new shoe technology, "the first of its kind". Shoes will help the lives of people with disabilities

Canadian owner of Nine West’ stores fills for bankruptcy protection

Jul 14, 2015 / Canada
Toronto-based importer, wholesaler, and retailer Sherson Group sought bankruptcy protection last week, according to filings
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