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New Generation: meet Catarina Pedroso

Oct 31, 2018 / Portugal
Get to know Catarina Pedroso, the mind behind Balluta Shoes: a brand that aims to revolutionize the market

New Balance announces global leadership changes

Oct 31, 2018 / United States
Joe Preston, currently the company's Chied Commercial Officer, will succeed Rob Demartini as New Balance's new President & CEO

Deckers: sales exceed expectations

Oct 30, 2018 / United States
Net sales for Deckers Brands increased by 4% in the second quarter of the company’s fiscal 2019, totaling 501.9 million US dollars against 482.5 million US dollars in similar period of the previous fiscal year

Strong year for Cambodia’s exports

Oct 30, 2018 / Cambodia
According to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) the country's garment and footwear exports recorded double-digit growth in the first half of the current financial year (+11%). Performance in the second half is expected to be in line with the first semester

Double digit growth for Puma' sales and profitability

Oct 29, 2018 / Germany
In the third quarter sales increased by 14% currency-adjusted to 1 242 million euros (+11% reported) with double-digit growth in the Americas and Asia/Pacific regions. Profitability also grew at two digit's rates

Zegna wins counterfeit court case in China

Oct 29, 2018 / China
After a five-year legal battle against a Chinese counterfeiter, the high-end fashion label has just secured a victory that could be the turning point on the fight against false goods

Stella is cutting production capacity in China

Oct 26, 2018 / Hong Kong
After announcing that its fashion athletic products drove 5.9% volume growth, Stella International also confirmed they will continue to cut production capacity in China

Pentland secures Karen Millen global footwear license

Oct 26, 2018 / United Kingdom
Pentland Brands will make footwear for fashion brand Karen Millen. The first collection resulting from this new partnership should be ready for the autumn-winter 2019-2020 season

Most consumers ignore emails from retailers

Oct 25, 2018 / United States
Email remains one of the most dominant forces in digital marketing for retailers, with 47% of consumers rating email as their most preferred media channel for brand communications, according to a new study from Yes Lifecycle Marketing. However, many messages are ignored

European industry's demands on Market Surveillance

Oct 25, 2018 / CEC
Industrial social partners in the footwear, tanning and leather sectors demand a broader scope of the upcoming Regulation on Market Surveillance
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Robust year for Dr. Martens

Oct 24, 2018 / United Kingdom
The iconic British brand announced double digit revenue and EBITDA growth across all regions, with the EMEA region performing very strongly. Dr. Martens has made significant progress against all strategic priorities, particularly in growing its Direct to Consumer channels

Netos: the shoe business runs in the family

Oct 24, 2018 / Portugal
With more than 60 years in the footwear business, Fábrica de Calçado Netos is driven by tradition, family values and commitment

Timberland continues with sales decline

Oct 23, 2018 / United States
The American manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear reported second quarter sales down by 2%. The accumulated decline for the semester was -1%

Vietnam’s footwear exports up by 11%

Oct 23, 2018 / Vietnam
The Asian country continues to step up its footwear exports, while it absorbs some of the business moving away from China. Double digit growth registered in the first nine months of the current year

Record profit for Kathmandu

Oct 23, 2018 / New Zealand
The New Zealand and Australia-based outdoor retailer announced its full year 2018 financial results. The company, which completed its acquisition of US-based Oboz Footwear in April 2018, experienced a record year
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