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Capri announces flat revenue
The fashion group reported a drop in sales of its Michael Kors brand - in the order of 4% in the fourth quarter. This contrasts with the success of the brands Versace and Jimmy Choo, whose sales increased by 10% and 16%
Caleres: net sales increase by 60.8%
Net sales registered by Caleres in the 13 weeks period ended on the 1st of May of 2021 totalled 638.6 million US dollars, up by 60.8% from the first quarter of fiscal 2020
Under Armour raises full year outlook
The Baltimore-based sportswear giant has reported first quarter results marked by 35% growth in revenue. Under Armour updated the outlook for the year to reflect the good performance registered so far
New Generation: meet Mariana and Sofia from bento
Two friends and one trip to Japan. That was the starting point for bento, an espadrille brand from Portugal inspired by Japanese culture. Get to know Mariana and Sofia, bento’s founders
Hoka and UGG drive sales of Deckers Brands
The California-based group announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of March 2021. Decker’s net sales increased by 49.7% in the fourth quarter of the year, and by 19.4% in the full year
How is COVID-19 impacting footwear retail in different countries?
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Rock n Dot: new brand inspired by the 50s
The 1950s, the golden age of Hollywood and Rock and Roll, are the starting point for the new Portuguese footwear brand. Created by the company Relance Calçados, Rock n Dot aims to brighten the outfits of the most daring with a lot of colour
Brazilian footwear exports on the rise
Data released by Abicalçados, the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association, show that footwear exports in the country in April totaled 8.5 million pairs. This represents a 76% increase compared to April 2020
Stuart Weitzman reduces losses substantially
In the fiscal third quarter ended on the 27th of March 2021, Stuart Weitzman managed to significantly cut its operating losses thanks to higher revenue and a reduction in expenses
Puma: double-digit growth registered across all regions
Sports giant Puma has reported revenue of more than 1.5 billion euros for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 25.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Double-digit growth registered across all regions
Shoe Carnival with sales jump
The Indiana-based company reported a 122.7% increase in net sales in the first quarter of 2021. Net income for the period reached 43.2 million US dollars, or 3.02 US dollars per diluted share. Shoe Carnival talks about record-breaking quarter
Asics EMEA reports 35% sales growth
The group reported a consolidated net revenue increase of 35% year to date and operating income increase to 42.7 million euros for the first quarter of 2021 in the region of Europe, Middle East and Africa
Will Authentic Brands buy Reebok for 1 billion US dollars?
According to what is being reported by the New York Post, the group owning labels such as Nine West and Barney’s has made a proposal of 1 billion US dollars to acquire the sports brand from the adidas portfolio
Geox: sales still impacted by stores closure
During the first three months of the year, over one third of the network stores by Geox, were temporarily closed due to lockdowns, with a particularly significant suspension of activities in the main markets (Italy, France, Germany and the UK)
Japan Retail: too early to be excited about retail
After a year of underperforming, the Retail Index for Apparel & Accessories managed to overcome the figures of the previous year in March 2021. Notwithstanding, importers do not seem yet convinced that this is a sustained recovery. The good news, as in other countries, comes from confidence indicators, with consumers seem to drive away from pessimism. However, all seems too fragile yet and it might mean that it is too early to get excited with retail in Japan-
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