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Puma uplifts full-year guidance

Apr 13, 2018 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear brand expects its net profit to improve significantly in 2018 and has therefore slightly increased its year-end earnings forecast after publishing its provisional numbers for the first quarter

Nordstrom opens flagship in New York

Apr 12, 2018 / United States
The US- based retailer opened the doors to its very first flagship today. Located in New York City, with three-level 47 000 square foot, this is the first ever stand-alone men's store of the brand

Pou Sheng International: Privatisation cancelled

Apr 12, 2018 / Hong Kong
Sportswear giant Pou Sheng International announced its parent’s plan to take the company private had been canceled as more than 10% of shareholders voted against the proposal

KEEN welcomes Tim Bartels

Apr 11, 2018 / United States
Portland-based outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand as announced Tim Bartels as the new Vice President of sales for the Outdoor, Lifestyle and Kids (OLK) categories at KEEN

Foot Locker remains a highly profitable company

Apr 11, 2018 / United States
Richard Johnson, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the New York-based specialty athletic retailer commented the financial results for Foot Locker's fourth quarter and full year

Indonesia targeting the top 3

Apr 10, 2018 / Indonesia
The country’s footwear production reached 1.185 billion pairs in 2016, making Indonesia the 4th largest manufacturer. Now, authorities are focused on moving the country's production capability to the big three

Retail sales increase by 4.4%

Apr 10, 2018 / United States
According to the FDRA, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, quoting the National Retail Federation, February retail sales increased by 4.4% year-over-year as the economy continued to grow. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants

Macy’s CFO to retire

Apr 9, 2018 / United States
Macy’s, Inc. announced Karen Hoguet, Chief Financial Officer, will retire by February 2019. Transition plan is underway

Nine West near bankruptcy plans to sell footwear

Apr 9, 2018 / United States
The New York-based footwear, accessories, women's apparel, and jeanswear company with a portfolio of brands that includes Nine West, Anne Klein, and Gloria Vanderbilt announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code

Pakistan's leather exports are dropping back

Apr 9, 2018 / Pakistan
Pakistan is falling behind other parts of the South Asian region in leather exports for not being able to diversify its product portfolio and non-compliance with environmental standards, the central bank defended

Ferragamo with declining revenue

Apr 6, 2018 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury group announced its preliminary 2017 financial results. Revenue for the year totaled 1.393 billion euros, declining by 3.1% from the previous year 

Shoe Carnival’s athletic mix expands to 53%

Apr 6, 2018 / United States
The company recently reported 2017 results, marked by earnings rising by 30.1% on an adjusted basis, hitting the high end of guidance. Same-store sales dipped by 0.5%. Now more details were made public

XUZ, Handmade Lovers

Apr 5, 2018 / Portugal
Created in 2008 Portuguese-based brand XUZ was born from the idea of a return to the origins. The brand has a wide portfolio of clogs

adidas rises target after robust 2017

Apr 5, 2018 / Germany
In 2017, the-Germany based sportswear giant reported double-digit growth in almost all regions. As a result of the good performance the company is upgrading its profitability target for 2020

LVMH most attractive employer among students

Apr 4, 2018 / France
The luxury house has consolidated its position as the preferred employer among students at French business schools in the latest Universum ranking
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