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Deckers with most profitable first quarter ever
The global group of footwear, apparel, and accessories announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended on the 30th of June 2021, with revenue increasing by 78.2%
APLF Leather 2021 rescheduled to March 2022
In order to allow greater international participation, the management of APLF and its sister Hong Kong events has taken the decision to reschedule the events to 2020, from the 30th of March to the 1st April
Steve Madden with 178.6% increase in revenue
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children announced financial results for the second quarter ended on the 30th of June 2021
Japan Retail: No Olympic medal for retail sales
June started with some good perspectives as consumer morale in the Japanese market was the strongest in 16 months. However, the retailer’s sentiment is not accompanying, and a new State of Emergency in Tokyo is not promising good news. The Apparel & Accessories (including footwear) Retail Sales Index also suffered from less consumer confidence after March. And with no international visitors going to Japan to attend the Olympics, recovery chances of the retail industry will definitely be impacted
Skechers and Kansaïyamamoto team up on limited-edition collection
The two brands collaborated on a limited-edition collection of footwear inspired by the late Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto. It was launched on the first anniversary of his passing, on the 21st of July
Crocs reports record revenue
The US-based brand of casual footwear reaffirms its momentum with record second quarter revenues of 640.8 million US dollars, despite supply chain disruptions. Revenue growth was strong across all regions
Skechers with record quarter sales
The US-based footwear giant has reported second quarter results. Skechers announced sales increasing by 127.3%, as a result of a 147.3% increase in domestic sales and a 113.7% increase in international sales
Lusocal focus on sustainability
Recycled materials, biodegradable products and renewable energy. The Portuguese-based components company is embracing global sustainability and cross-sectoral policies in its productive process
Leather industry prepares next physical meetings
The 5th edition of the World Leather Congress, which was presented on the 15th of July, will be hosted by the city of Addis Ababa will host the event on the 1st of November. From the 3rd to the 5th of the same month, the XXXVI IULTCS Congress will also take place in Ethiopia’s capital
Solid growth for Stella
Unaudited consolidated revenue increased by approximately 58.1% to 392.1 million US dollars for the three months ended on the 30th of June 2021 and increased by 36.1% to 695.5 million US dollars for the six months ended on the same day
Richard Teyssier is Puma's new General Manager for Europe
Sports giant Puma has appointed Richard Teyssier as General Manager Europe, effective from the 1st of September 2021 onwards. In this role, Richard succeeds Arne Freundt, who was appointed as Puma’s Chief Commercial Officer in June
Ferragamo's revenue up by 44.1%
The increase in revenue has been achieved despite the permanence, in some countries, of lockdowns and bans driven by COVID-19. On the 30th of June 2021, Ferragamo was operating with 53% of retail stores at full capacity
UK: 17 000 new high street stores could open
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking disclosed that thousands of local high street stores could open across the UK in the next 12 months as consumers adapt to a post-lockdown and are more focused on local shopping
Nordstrom with new Chief Human Resources Officer
The fashion retailer announced Farrell Redwine as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. She will join the executive team and report to Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom
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