World Footwear

Companies

Under Armour forecasts revenue of 7.5 billion US dollars by 2018

Sep 22, 2015 / United States
During its biennial Investor Day meeting, held last week, the US-based business has announced more details of its long-term growth strategy, highlighting the new 2018 net revenue target

Get to know Flex&Go

Sep 21, 2015 / Portugal
A brand, whose motto is Go Your Way, dedicated to manufacture and market comfort shoes, always bearing in mind fashion and design

Nine West in sourcing agreement with the Camuto Group

Sep 21, 2015 / United States
The agreement aims at providing production and sourcing for the Nine West, Bandolino and Anne Klein footwear brands

Manchester United’s Nike revenue declines

Sep 21, 2015 / United Kingdom
The England-based football team has announced full year results for the financial year ended on the 30th of June 2015. Revenue related to Nike's licensing decreased in the period

Weak Asia Pacific performance impacts Prada’s results

Sep 18, 2015 / Italy
The Italy-based group announced the first half results, market by 4.2% revenue growth at current exchange rates. The first semester was marked by difficulties felt in the Asia Pacific markets

Alibaba teams up with US Postal Service

Sep 18, 2015 / United States
The ecommerce giant will work with the US post office on cross-border e-commerce, with an aim to speed up delivery of merchandise ordered by US consumers on Alibaba’s international online platforms

CEO and CFO leave Clarks suddenly

Sep 18, 2015 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear retailer has lost its Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer who left business with immediate effect. No official reason is known

Jimmy Choo with sales up by 3.3%

Sep 17, 2015 / United Kingdom
The luxury shoes manufacturer presented the semester’s results, marked by slight growth on comparable sales in what they called a challenging and uncertain scenario

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
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