World Footwear

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Nike is selling Hurley to Bluestar Alliance

Nov 1, 2019 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear giant has reached a definitive agreement to sell the Hurley brand to Bluestar Alliance LLC. Transaction is expected to be complete in December

Grendene with management moves

Oct 31, 2019 / Brazil
The moves follow the decision of Mr. Francisco Olinto Velo Schmitt to resign from Chief Administrative and Financial Officer and Chief Investor Relations Officer

Farfetch: exclusive partnership with Prada's Linea Rossa

Oct 31, 2019 / Italy
A diverse catalogue of products by Prada's Linea Rossa will be available on Farfetch. A total of 155 pieces across men's, women's, accessories and skiwear segments

Kering with 14.2% revenue's growth

Oct 30, 2019 / France
The luxury house posted consolidated revenue of 3 884.6 million euros in the third quarter, corresponding to 14.2% growth

Record-breaking amount raised by Skechers

Oct 30, 2019 / United States
During its 11th edition of the Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk more than 2 million US dollars in were raised for children with special needs and students

Luxury giant LVMH eyed at Tiffany

Oct 29, 2019 / France
French-based luxury goods giant LVMH is aiming to buy Tiffany & Co., the iconic New York jeweller

Steve Madden raises full year guidance

Oct 29, 2019 / United States
The designer and marketer of fashion products announced financial results for the third quarter and adjusted its full year guidance

24 new companies join the Fashion Pact

Oct 29, 2019 / France
Signatory companies of the Fashion Pact have met in Paris for a first working meeting and 24 more companies joined the group

Best quarter ever for Puma

Oct 29, 2019 / Germany
Best set of results posted in a quarter, both in terms of revenue and EBIT, was announced by Germany-based Puma. Footwear with 17% growth

ABG to acquire Barneys New York

Oct 28, 2019 / United States
With the aquisition of the legendary luxury retail brand ABG will enhance its luxury footprint and consolidate its position in the contemporary fashion segment

Kevin Plank steps aside as Under Armour CEO

Oct 28, 2019 / United States
Patrik Frisk to become Chief Executive Officer of Under Armour on the 1st of January 2020. Founder Kevin Plank to become Executive Chairman and Brand Chief

Arezzo sets a deal to distribute Vans in Brazil

Oct 25, 2019 / Brazil
VF entered in a deal with Arezzo & Co. to handle Vans' suppliers, logistics, distribution, franchising, e-commerce and store expansion in Brazil

Skechers wins in Converse lawsuit

Oct 24, 2019 / United States
The judge of the case found no violation of the Chuck Taylor trademark by any of the Skechers styles in case and Skechers issued a release on the matter

Counterfeit Nike shoes seized in the US

Oct 24, 2019 / United States
The US Authorities recently seized 14 806 pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes. If genuine the shoes would have an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price of over 2 million US dollars

Mark Parker to step down as Nike's CEO

Oct 23, 2019 / United States
The sportswear giant announced Board Member John Donahoe will succeed Mark Parker as President & CEO in 2020. Parker will become Executive Chairman of Nike
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