World Footwear

Companies

Brown Shoe announces sale of Shoes.com

Dec 16, 2014 / United States
The US-based footwear company announced it has sold Shoes.com to SHOEme and that they are expecting the business to result in a gain in the fourth quarter of 2014, which will be considered a non-GAAP adjustment

Pacific Brands sells Brand Collective business

Dec 15, 2014 / Australia
Three agreements to sell the Brand Collective business in the footwear, apparel and sport categories were announced in November and have been completed on the 1st of December

DSW presents sales growth

Dec 13, 2014 / United States
Ohio-based company announced reported sales increasing by 5.8% to 669.9 million US dollars in the thirteen week period ended 1st November. Adjusted sales for the period increased by 7.2%

Ready to Fly presented by Foot Locker and Jordan

Dec 12, 2014 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer and the Jordan brand lunched its Ready to Fly campaign featuring NBA star Russell Westbrook


LaCrosse Footwear updates FY 15 guidance

Dec 12, 2014 / United States
Improved quarter revenue of the US based company results in guidance review

Genesco announces succession plans

Dec 11, 2014 / United States
The US based company has announced that James S. Gulmi, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retire from the role of CFO at the end of its current fiscal year

Stefano Caroti leaves Puma

Dec 10, 2014 /
Puma’s Chief Commercial Officer is to exit the giant sportswear business after seven years in the role

Ecco opens its largest store

Dec 10, 2014 / Denmark
The new store offers the whole brand’s collection with Ladies, Men’s, Kids, Outdoor, and Accessories as well as a brand new outlet, and is located in the brand’s hometown

Prada with massive drop in net income

Dec 10, 2014 / Italy
The Italy-based group has announced the financial results for the nine month's period, characterized by declines in revenue and net income

Shoe Carnival exceeds net sales expectations

Dec 9, 2014 / United States
Despite net sales increase of 8.0% in the third quarter, net earnings for the period deteriorated slightly

Salvatore Ferragamo with revenue growth

Dec 8, 2014 / Italy
As of the end of September the group has posted total revenue of 957 million euros, with a 5% increase at current exchange rates. Revenues growth at constant exchange rates has reached 6%

UGG opens first high-tech concept store

Dec 5, 2014 / United States
The new space is revealing of Deckers commitment to the Omnichannel consumer experience

Nike’s ladies only format arrives to China

Dec 4, 2014 / China
The US based sportwear giant opened its second women’s-only store in Shanghai. A 4 500 plus square-foot consumer store offering Nike’s products, including premium women’s running, training and sportswear styles

Changes announced at Pentland

Dec 4, 2014 / United Kingdom
Andy Rubin is to be promoted to the newly created role of Chairman of its brand management division, Pentland Brands. Andy Long, currently COO of Pentland Brands, will succeed Andy Rubin as CEO. Both will assume their new roles with effect from 1st January 2015

Puma commits to 100% PFC removal

Dec 3, 2014 /
German sportswear giant presented an action plan for the elimination of hazardous chemicals in its products and set milestones to achieve full transparency in its supply chain by the end of 2017
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