Retail
Kering with 15% revenue growth
France-based leader in apparel and accessories has announced 15.2% revenue growth in the first nine months of the year. Revenue generated by Luxury activities up by 16.5%. Sport & Lifestyle activities grew by 12.8%
Timberland consolidates expansion in Europe
US-based lifestyle brand Timberland consolidates its expansion in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with a total of five new franchise stores
Shoe Carnival consolidates net sales
The US-based footwear retailer registered third quarter net sales increasing by 5.9%. Growth in the first nine months totaled 5.3%
Flexi aiming to conquer South America
The incorporation of new technologies and the strengthening of the retail network are the aims of Flexi, a Léon-based (Mexico) company
Geox plans to open 350 stores in China
The Italy-based shoemaker has signed a distribution agreement with Hong Kong listed Pou Sheng International to set up more than 300 stores in Mainland China by 2020
Truworths to acquire Office
The South Africa-based fashion retailer is acquiring the UK footwear company for 256 million pounds
Foot Locker with 3.2% increase in sales
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer reported financial results for its third quarter ended on the 31st of October. Sales and net income continue to grow
Lavoro presents two million euros expansion plan
The Guimarães-based company, specializing in the manufacture of professional footwear, is preparing an expansion plan for the international markets. Its presence at the recent edition of the A+A trade fair was a success with the presentation of the new updates coming from Spodos
UGG focus on counterfeit protection
In preparation for the holiday season the brand launched social media accounts dedicated to counterfeit awareness and education
Zalando heading towards the 3 billion euros revenue threshold
Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, has announced third quarter results, strongly impacted by growth in its market share. The company almost reached full year 2014 revenue levels after only 9 months of 2015
Louis Vuitton to close stores in China
The France-based luxury house is in the process of closing three stores in China, including an outlet in the southern city of Guangzhou. Several sources anticipate this trend will continue across the country in coming months
Dior teams up with Bergdorf Goodman
The France-based luxury house is testing footwear ecommerce through a partnership with the New York-based department store
Manolo Blahnik and Liberty London in collaboration
Manolo Blahnik, who has a new book named Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions, is also celebrating its partnership with the London-based department store
Dune to use in-store Wi-Fi analytics
The London-based footwear and accessories brand has announced it has entered into a contract to deploy in-store analytics and marketing platform Walkbase to all its stores-
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