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Hermès with acceleration in sales

May 9, 2019 / France
In the first quarter of 2019, the group's consolidated revenue amounted to 1 610 million US dollars, up by 16% at current exchange rates and by 12% at constant exchange rates, thanks to dynamic sales growth in group stores (+13% at constant exchange rates)

We made Coach cool again

The words are from Victor Luis, the man taking the reins of the Tapestry group, which announces itself as the first New York–based House of Modern Luxury Lifestyle Brands. The group's portfolio of brands includes Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade

adidas with successful start into 2019

May 8, 2019 / Germany
Germany-based giant announced revenue growth of 4% (currency-neutral) in the first quarter of the financial year. Net income from continuing operations increased by 16% in the period. Full-year outlook confirmed

Hungary retail sales grew by 4.9%

May 7, 2019 / Hungary
The country's retail sales growth slowed in March, but the pace remained robust, with data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office showing a 4.9% growth rate in the month

INLU, 100% Portuguese

May 7, 2019 / Portugal
INLU was first conceptualized in 2017 by a small creative team of women with backgrounds in business and fashion, sharing a common goal to create a new generation of bold and comfortable footwear easily fittting with unique styles

LVMH completes the agreement with Belmond

May 7, 2019 / France
The French-based luxury house has announced it closed the deal with Belmond. On the same occasion, dividends referring to 2018 results have been approved

Best quarter ever for Puma

May 6, 2019 / Germany
Puma's sales growth continued in the first quarter of 2019. Sales rose by 15.3% currency-adjusted to 1 319.3 million euros (+16.6% reported) compared to 1 131.1 million euros last year. CEO announces best quarter ever

Good quarter at Under Armour elevates outlook

May 6, 2019 / United States
The Baltimore-based sportwear giant reported first quarter results with revenue up by 2% (3% in currency neutral). Good performance in the quarter resulted in updated 2019 full year outlook

Ferragamo's Board of Directors confirms CEO

May 6, 2019 / Italy
Micaela le Divelec Lemmi has been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Florence-based luxury company

Xtep International to buy K-Swiss

May 3, 2019 / China
PRC-based sportswear enterprise Xtep International Holdings Limited announced plans to acquire E-Land Footwear USA Holdings Inc., the parent company for brands K-Swiss, Palladium and Suprabrands

Genesco with new stock repurchase authorization

May 3, 2019 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear specialty retailer announced today that its board of directors has authorized it to repurchase up to 100 million US dollars of the company's common stock

Tod's confirms dividend distribution

May 3, 2019 / Italy
In the same ordinary meeting which approved the Financial Statements for the year ended in December 2018, shareholders also confirmed the distribution of dividends

Stella to continue re-allocating production

May 2, 2019 / Hong Kong
The footwear giant announced the first results of the year. Revenue in the first quarter of the year was marked by a 6.1% increase compared to similar period last year

London leads opening of global luxury stores

May 2, 2019 / United Kingdom
Despite the current challenges within the UK retail market, London took the global top spot for luxury store openings in 2018, according to research from international real estate advisor Savills

Mimi Vaughn named Genesco COO

May 2, 2019 / United States
The US-based company announced Mimi Eckel Vaughn as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective from the 1st of May. In addition to her new role, Vaughn will continue as Chief Financial Officer until someone else is appointed
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