World Footwear

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Argentina footwear industry new focus on Russia

Jan 23, 2015 / Argentina
High-level footwear exports to Russia could represent an opportunity for the Argentinian industry, according to Mr Horacio Moschetto, CIC’ Secretary (Chamber of the Footwear Industry)

adidas sells Rockport

Jan 23, 2015 / Germany
Agreement will reach a total of 280 million US dollars. The buyer is a new entity formed by Berkshire Partners and New Balance

Skechers plans to expand business in Europe

Jan 22, 2015 / Central Eastern Europe
The US-based company is launching a Central Eastern Europe subsidiary as part of a strategic plan to double sales in the region

Shoe Zone with solid earnings

Jan 21, 2015 / United Kingdom
UK-based retailer announced preliminary results for the 52 weeks period ended 4 October 2014. Despite the drop in revenue, earnings continued strong

Deckers announces new COO

Jan 21, 2015 / United States
The US-based company appointed David E. Lafitte as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective from the 2nd February 2015. Mr. Lafitte previously served as the company's general counsel and will replace Mr. Zohar Ziv, who retired from the company last week

New golf shoe by Puma with NASA tech features

Jan 21, 2015 / Germany
The Titantour by Puma is made with a state-of-the-art temperature regulating technology

Grendene’s net income up by 3.2%

Jan 20, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based footwear company, presented frozen net revenue (+0.5%) for the third quarter of the year. Net income is now recovering and grew 3.2% in the period

Target plans to discontinue Canadian operations

Jan 20, 2015 / Canada
Target Canada is seeking court approval to begin the liquidation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)

New leadership appointments at Pentland Brands

Jan 19, 2015 / United Kingdom
The UK-based company has announced a series of senior leadership appointments, including three new roles providing organisation-wide expertise

Genesco announces 10% sales increase

Jan 13, 2015 / United States
Genesco Inc. announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10% for the quarter-to-date period ended 3rd of January, from similar period last year

Vulcabras returns to positive net result

Jan 12, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company announced third quarter results, characterized by a recovery in net income, which reached 1.0 million euros

UGG raises 125 000 US dollars for charity

Jan 12, 2015 / United States
UGG partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fifth consecutive year, raising more than 100 000 US dollars for the organization

Macy’s and J.C. Penney announce closure of stores

Jan 9, 2015 / United States
The two US-based giant retailers announced they are shrinking their physical distribution network, by closing some of the stores currently in business

Modest sales growth for Steve Madden

Jan 9, 2015 / United States
The US-based fashion footwear brand announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31st December 2014 and updated its fiscal year 2014 EPS guidance

Get to know Guava

Jan 8, 2015 / Portugal
One of the most original Portuguese footwear brands with distinctive features such as asymmetric heels, vibrant colors and unique details
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