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Zalando raises 2020 full year outlook

Oct 19, 2020 / Germany
One of the leading online platforms for fashion and lifestyle has raised its outlook for the 2020 financial year after registering exceptionally strong and profitable growth in the third quarter

CCC with fast sales recovery of the online channel

Oct 19, 2020 / Poland
The Polish-based group finished the second and third quarters of 2020 with strong sales growth in the e-commerce channel, reporting revenue increase of 82% and 60% year on year, respectively

COVID-19 intensifies Mulberry's losses

Oct 16, 2020 / United Kingdom
The UK-based handbag and accessories retailer has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. When announcing last year's results, Mulberry confirmed a 10% decline in revenue

Clarks to close 50 stores

Oct 16, 2020 / United Kingdom
Clarks is expected to go ahead with a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) which can result in the closure of several of its shops in order to secure a capital injection from Hong Kong-based private equity firm LionRock, Sky News reported

12th Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk turns into a virtual event

Oct 15, 2020 / United States
Notwithstanding the COVID-19 reality the fundraising campaign for kids will continue and the aim I to raise 2 million US dollars as it transforms its popular annual beach event into a celebration of its sponsors and community

Expo Riva's General Manager: COVID-19 has forced the trade fairs to accelerate its evolution process

Premium ContentOct 13, 2020 / Italy
We spoke with Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, to learn her views on the impact of COVID-19 in the trade fairs arena and to hear about what we can expect from the next edition of the fair

Winter edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags returns to its original dates

Oct 12, 2020 / Italy
The international trade fair for the volume footwear sector and the showroom for bags, leather goods and accessories will take place in January 2021, moving back to its traditional dates, after the announced shift caused by COVID-19

Chanel buys majority stakes in shoemaker Ballin and tannery Gaiera

Oct 9, 2020 / France
Chanel continues to reinforce its network of suppliers as it acquires majority stakes in Italian luxury shoemaker Ballin and tannery Conceria Gaiera Giovanni

Brazilian footwear exports lower as imports rise

Oct 8, 2020 / Brazil
According to Abicalçados, 8.1 million pairs were sent abroad in September, 19% less than in similar month last year. As for imports in the ninth month of the year, they have reached 2.9 million pairs, 10.5% more than in the same month of 2019

Kering sells 5.9% stake in Puma

Oct 8, 2020 / Germany
The French luxury group announced the launch of the sell-down of approximately 8.8 million shares that it owns in Puma SE, representing approximately 5.9% of the share capital of the sportswear brand

June Ambrose joining Puma as Creative Director

Oct 7, 2020 / Germany
The global sports company announced a new partnership with Creative Director and Iconic Image Maker, June Ambrose. June will help Puma redefine what it means to be stylish in sport making use of her 25+ years of experience creating culture defining moments

New Executive Board Member for adidas Global Human Resources area

Oct 7, 2020 / Germany
Amanda Rajkumar (48) has been appointed to the adidas Executive Board. Beginning of 2021 she will join the then six-member Executive Board of the sporting goods company as Executive Board Member responsible for Global Human Resources

Former André stores to be auctioned

Oct 7, 2020 / France
Shoe Intelligence is reporting that 25 former André stores to be auctioned

Nike's first quarter digital sales up by 82%

Oct 1, 2020 / United States
Nike’s revenue in the first quarter decreased by 1% totalling 10.6 billion US dollars and was flat to prior year on a currency-neutral basis. The sportswear giant reported first quarter digital sales growing by 82%

Kerby Jean-Raymond is Reebok’s new VP Creative Direction

Sep 30, 2020 / United States
Reebok announced the appointment of Kerby Jean-Raymond to Vice President, Creative Direction. In this role, Jean-Raymond will provide creative leadership across all design disciplines for Reebok
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