Companies
Deckers Brands reports dynamic quarter
In the third quarter Deckers net sales grew by 7.4%. A 2.6% increase was recorded by Ugg. Sales of the Hoka One One segment jumped by 63.6%. Teva and Sanuk both suffered double-digit declines
J.Crew appoints Jan Singer as CEO
The Board of Directors of the American multi-brand, multi-channel, specialty retailer appointed Jan Singer to serve as Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 2nd of February
Tim Boyle named Chairman of the Board at Columbia Sportswear
Columbia Sportswear Company’s Board of Directors Appoints CEO and President Tim Boyle as Chairman of the Board; Andy Bryant Appointed as Lead Independent Director
EU-Japan EPA: how to determine the rule of origin for Footwear?
To benefit from the European Union (EU) - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) preferential tariff rates, the product needs to be originating in Japan or the EU
adidas uses more than 50% recycled polyester in its products
This year adidas reaches a significant milestone on their road to sustainability: in 2020, for the first time, more than half of the polyester used in adidas products will come from recycled plastic waste
Louis Vuitton to open its largest store in Japan
The main brand of the LVMH's portfolio, Louis Vuitton, will open its largest store in Japan in Osaka in February. At the same time the brand will open its first cafe and restaurant
12 Timberland stores to close across the UK
Outdoor clothing and footwear brand Timberland together with their retail partner 73 Retail are closing 12 stores across the UK. Other closures impacting The North Face and Havaianas
Former Crocs CEO and son launch injection-moulded footwear brand
The former CEO of the Colorado-based footwear brand Crocs and his son have created Joybees, a Denver-based company making injection-moulded footwear
EU-Vietnam FTA gets green light in trade committee
The Committee on International Trade gave its consent to the free trade agreement (FTA) by 29 votes, six votes against and five abstentions and recommends that the EP Plenary should do the same
New Generation: meet Filipa Couto
With a Bachelor Degree in Clinic Psychology and a Master in Business Management Filipa has choosen the challenge to take on her family business. An invitation from her father has made her the second generation working at Trofal
Woolworths changes CEO
Woolworths' CEO Ian Moir has resigned and Roy Bagattini, President of Levi Strauss' American operations will fill the position
Brand Velocity Partners acquires Original Footwear
Private equity firm Brand Velocity Partners, focused on acquiring lower-middle market consumer businesses, announced it has purchased the iconic brand Original Footwear
Bardot to have major restructure
The brand, which went into voluntary administration in November, will close 58 stores over the next two months. 530 employees expected to be impacted
Puma signs first American professional soccer team
New Mexico United will become the first American professional soccer team to partner with Puma
Louis Vuitton and NBA in partnership
The France-based luxury label has announced a partnership with the US National Basketball Association (NBA). Louis Vuitton will also become the official Trophy Travel Case Provider-
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