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Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association changes name
Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association (RPFMA) was renamed United States Footwear Manufacturers Association (USFMA). www.USFMA.org launched
Brands to spend up to 15 billion US dollars on influencer marketing
According to The Influencer Marketing research report from Business Insider Intelligence brands are set to spend up to 15 billion Us dollars on influencer marketing by 2022
Jordan Brand and Dior in collaboration
During the Fall 2020 Dior men's collection, Maison Dior and Dior men Artistic Director Kim Jones revealed the first silhouette for the forthcoming Jordan Brand x Dior collection: Air Jordan I High OG Dior
Javan Bunch leaves the Rockport Group
The Massachusetts-based footwear company confirmed that Javan Bunch is stepping down as President. He completed little more than a year in the job
Matteo Pasca: I don’t see a revolution in the industry
We spoke with Matteo Pasca, CEO at ARSUTORIA School and CEO at Edizioni AF, to discuss the pressing issues of the footwear industry. Watch the second part of the interview
Join the World Footwear experts’ panel
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views about the current business situation
Crocs: Beth J. Kaplan joins Board of Directors
The US-based footwear brand known for its clogs has appointed Beth J. Kaplan appointed to its Board of Directors effective from the 1st of January 2020
Caleres reports third quarter results
The US-based footwear company has announced consolidated sales of 792.4 million US dollars, up by 2.1% compared to similar period in 2018. Accumulated growth in the year reaches 5%
Growth of Brazilian exports driven by US market
Between January and November this year 104.2 million pairs of shoes were exported by Brazil, resulting in revenue of 886.3 million US dollars. The US market continues to grow
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Crocs donate to UNICEF
As part of her Brand Ambassador role with Crocs, Priyanka Chopra Jonas secured a partnership between the iconic shoe brand and UNICEF
Shoe Carnival with new share repurchase program
The footwear retailer announced a new 50 million US dollars share repurchase program. At the same time Shoe Carnival also announced the payment of a quarterly dividend to shareholders
Capri to acquire Italian shoe manufacturer
The London-based global fashion luxury group announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Italian atelier and shoe manufacturer Alberto Gozzi S.r.L. from Tuscany
Kate Spade CEO & Brand President leaves Tapestry
The New York-based group has announced that Anna Bakst, CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade, will be departing the company at the end of the calendar year
Caleres announces quarterly dividend
The St-Louis-based footwear group announced a quarterly dividend of 0.07 US dollars per share. Payment is due on the 9th January 2020
US-China trade deal reached
The US announced an agreement on a "phase one" trade deal with China on Friday, 13th of December
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