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ABG acquires Volcom

Apr 3, 2019 / United States
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced the purchase of the intellectual property of Volcom from Kering SA. Through this acquisition, ABG diversifies its lifestyle pillar with the addition of America’s first brand dedicated to skate, surf and snow, and boosts the value of its portfolio

Digital and sustainability at the core of the footwear industry

Apr 2, 2019 / World
The worldwide footwear industry will be gathered in Naples from the 3rd to the 5th of April to discuss the thematic of Digitalisation and Sustainability in the Footwear Industry

Another year of growth for Yue Yuen

Apr 1, 2019 / Hong Kong
The giant manufacturer of athletic and casual and outdoor footwear has announced its 2018 annual results. Revenue for the year rose by 6.3% to 9.70 billion US dollars (9.12 billion US dollars in the previous year)

CCC increases sales by 25%

Apr 1, 2019 / Poland
The Management Board of the CCC Group published preliminary financial data for the fourth quarter of 2018, marked by impressive sales growth. The importance of the e-commerce channel is growing

Rise in fake goods trading

Mar 29, 2019 / World
Trade in counterfeit and pirated goods has risen steadily in the last few years and now stands at 3.3% of global trade, according to a new report by the OECD and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office

Bids for LK Bennett

Mar 29, 2019 / United Kingdom
The UK-based premium fashion chain retailing womenswear, leather footwear and accessories collapsed into administration earlier this month. Now, bids for the business start to be known

Pikitri, happy all the way

Mar 28, 2019 / Portugal
Get to know a Portuguese brand proudly guided by happiness of their customers and always striving to combine aesthetics and flexibility, in order to respond to the needs of children and the preferences of parents

Shoe Carnival exceeds expectations

Mar 27, 2019 / United States
The Indiana-based company reported fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018 financial results, with record net sales and earnings exceeding company expectations

New EMEA Director for Havaianas

Mar 27, 2019 / EMEA
Alpargatas, the owner of the Havaianas brand, appointed Scott Ziegler the brand's new Retail Director for the EMEA region

Deichmann acquires shoe chain KicksUSA

Mar 26, 2019 / United States
German shoe retailer Deichmann is investing in China and the US with several initiatives planned for 2019. The acquisition of shoe chain KicksUSA already took place

World Footwear Congress discusses sustainability

Mar 26, 2019 / CEC
The next edition of the World Footwear Congress is taking place in Naples from the 3rd to the 5th of April. The full program with speakers is now available

New Generation: meet Palazzo VII

Mar 25, 2019 / Portugal
Today we bring you the thoughts of Luísa and Carolina, the two lifetime friends behind the brand Palazzo VII

Nike reports strong growth

Mar 25, 2019 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear giant reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter. Revenue increased by 7% totalling 9.6 billion US dollars (up by 11% on a currency-neutral basis)

Tom Ford will head the CFDA

Mar 22, 2019 / United States
The CFDA Board ratified Tom Ford as their Chairman. The award-winning fashion designer, film director, screenwriter, and film producer will succeed current Chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg effective from the 1st of June

Nine West emerges from Chapter 11 and renames business

Mar 22, 2019 / United States
The US-based retailer completed its financial and operational restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 under the majority equity ownership of CVC Credit Partners and Brigade Capital. Nine West renamed to Premier Brands
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