Retail
Strong results for Genesco
The US-based footwear and apparel retailer has reported strong sales growth for the second quarter of the current financial year
Another billion on the way
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years profound changes will occur in the international economy and consumer markets, as a result of more women becoming active in the labour markets
Bata India incorporates new subsidiary
Way Finders Brands will trade in footwear, apparel and accessories in the wholesale and B2B segments
Finish Line with exclusive experience with Puma
Retailer launches in-store destination with sports brand in ten stores in the US and at FinishLine.com
Nine West acquires former Canadian licensee
The Canadian stores, owned until now by Toronto-based Sherson Group (licensee of the brand) were sold to the American owner of Nine West’s brand
New Balance’s tribute to automotive heritage
A new limited-edition shoe created by New Balance is paying tribute to Michigan's industrial history
Aldo and Target team up
The resulting collection, including shoe and accessories, will hit stores this fall
DSW announces 22 new stores
The new locations will be inaugurated mainly during the fall, between August and November
Asics opens first performance store in Paris
The Japan-based company is debuting a new retail design concept. The store will trial the new motion-sensor MOTION ID service which analyses running styles and advises consumers on most suitable footwear
AAFA calls for new transparent anti-counterfeiting measures from Alibaba
According to the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) the request follows years of unproductive conversations with the Alibaba Group
Canadian owner of Nine West’ stores fills for bankruptcy protection
Toronto-based importer, wholesaler, and retailer Sherson Group sought bankruptcy protection last week, according to filings
Nike India opens its largest store
Nike’s largest store opened in Bengaluru. The store dedicates special attention to the running segment, with a wide choice of products and specialized services catered to runners and athletes
Argentina’s measures to promote the leather and footwear sectors
After Ahora 12, aimed at promoting consumption and domestic production in an array of sectors, the government is planning to issue price-control mechanisms on leather, footwear and leather goods
Moscow hit with shoe store closures
Local media are reporting that an estimated 7% of all garment and footwear shops in Moscow have closed as a consequence of the ongoing economic crisis
Clarks completes UK store Wi-Fi roll-out
The shoe retailer has completed the roll-out of new Wi-Fi services across its UK store network-
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