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Net income down by 6% at Foot Locker
Despite recording one of its most profitable quarters ever, the US-based company presented declining net income for the period. Foot Locker is confident that the market's appetite for athletic footwear will help them to get back to full growth
Men are buying more shoes
Men are the new footwear fans, who are constantly looking for footwear that will match and improve their style
Xperimental Shoes: overflowing creativity
Célia and Ana Margarida are twin sisters, graduated in brand and product design and are the soul of all Xperimental Shoes footwear
Bangladesh’s new policy to boost exports
The local authorities seem to be focusing on new policies to reinforce the leather goods and footwear manufacturers capacity and in that way boost exports
Ageing is leading to more demand for health-related footwear
Expectancy of life continues to increase and footwear companies should adapt their production to meet the needs of the population
Why would consumers spend more money on shoes?
In most developed countries, it’s easy to find cheap shoes and many stores have a wide variety of models at a cheap price. In Portugal, for example, it’s easy to get shoes for 15 US dollars
Is technology accelerating production and reducing labor?
We have been seeing multiple changes occurring in the footwear industry. Consumers are more demanding than ever and as a consequence, the need to adapt to changes is mandatory for companies in this industry
Freakloset, choose your sole mate
Freakloset is a Portuguese footwear brand born from a necessity, a pursuit for self-expression and self-worth
Are counterfeit products still an issue?
For years counterfeit goods have been an issue for governments and big corporations. The footwear industry is one the most affected by it, especially if we think of athletic footwear
Phoenix Footwear acquires Bueno
The parent group of Trotters and SoftWalk announced the expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of Bueno
High-fashion brands focusing on sustainable shoes
Sustainability is definitely a new chapter in the history of fashion and apparel, especially if we take into consideration how well-known and established companies operate
Spanish footwear exports down by 1%
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, the value of footwear exports has fallen in the first trimester of the year, compared to similar period in 2016. Volume of exports up by 3.4%
Instagram: the new marketplace for shoes
Many footwear brands and producers are using social network Instagram to communicate with consumers and sell them products directly, without using intermediates. As a consequence profits can be higher
Schuh with 9% growth in profits
The Livingston-based company has revealed rising profits and sales while announcing full-year results. Schuh continues with its store expansion plan
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