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Kids Just Wanna Have Fun
Today we bring you the video of Portuguese Shoes' new campaign. This time dedicated to children's footwear
Wolverine announces new leadership appointments
Company and industry veteran Isabel Soriano was promoted to Executive Leadership Team to help expand international growth. Katherine Cousins appointed as Global Brand President of Sperry
Webinar: EU - Japan Agreement for the Footwear and Leather Goods Industry
Participation in the webinar is free of charge for all World Footwear readers. Learn more about the event and register today to understand more about the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) and Japan
Bangladesh leather industry with positive performance
After closing the previous fiscal year with exports of the leather industry at 797.6 million US dollars, Bangladesh has set a target for the current financial year of 920.00 million US dollars. In the first ten months, the industry managed to grow and has met its objectives
Sales bounce back at Tod's
Triple-digit growth in China, strong ecommerce and a good performance of the Roger Vivier brand have helped the Italy-based fashion group Tod’s to bounce back to grow by 17% at current rates in the first quarter (+18.8% at constant rates)
Webinar: Helping your Footwear company move towards a Greener Production
The partners of the GreenShoes4All project, funded by the European LIFE programme, is inviting the footwear industry to join a webinar organised within the framework of the European Green Week 2021
Designer Brands returns to profitability
The US-based company registered net sales increasing by 45.6% to 703.2 million US dollars in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to the same period last year. The company highlighted its return to profitability
Dick's Sporting Goods with record results
The sporting goods retailer reported sales and earnings results for the first quarter ended on the 1st of May 2021. Net sales for the first quarter of 2021 increased 119% compared to the first quarter of 2020 and increased 52% compared to the first quarter of 2019
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
Michael Kors appoints new President for the EMEA region
The American-founded brand announced the appointment of Robin Gendron as its new President for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Michael Kors is one of the brands of the Capri Holdings portfolio
Genesco with changes at its Board of Directors
The Nashville-based specialty retailer and branded company, which sells footwear and accessories, has announced new entries to its Board of Directors and the leaving of current directors Kathleen Mason and Marty Dickens
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