World Footwear

Companies

Rihanna & Puma: a profitable partnership

Jun 6, 2017 / World
Partnerships between brands and celebrities have proven to be very profitable. Puma increased its results due to a partnership with Rihanna

Manjerica, deeply inspired by life

Jun 6, 2017 / Portugal
A Portuguese brand of leather goods, characterized by distinctive products, with a wide range of unique combinations of shapes, textures and colors

4 alternatives to leather

Jun 5, 2017 / World
Leather is probably one of the most used materials in the footwear and the apparel industry. However, new materials are becoming popular

The shoes that glow at night

Jun 5, 2017 / World
adidas is showing that it wants to be on the edge of innovation in the footwear industry. The brand is releasing shoes that glow at night. How will consumers react to it?

Cork and footwear, a perfect mixture

Jun 2, 2017 / World
Cork is a clever option for footwear producers who wish to create something unique and environmental-friendly. It can also be a very profitable opportunity

Stable sales at DSW

Jun 2, 2017 / United States
The Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer, announced financial results for the thirteen week period ended on the 29th of April. First quarter sales increased by 1.4%

How design is passing on to consumers

Jun 1, 2017 / World
Customization is a trend encouraging some footwear companies to offer new services to clients, in which they can design their own shoes

Sue Rechner new Merrell’s President

Jun 1, 2017 / United States
She will report directly to the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group President, Todd Spaletto, who recently joined Wolverine Worldwid  from The North Face

Why you should pay attention to Nike's manufacturing process

May 31, 2017 / World
Manufacturing is an essential part of any businesses. In the footwear industry, many companies focus on improving the way production works to increase margins and profits

Declining sales by Genesco

May 31, 2017 / United States
The Tennessee-based group has announced sales down by 1% during the first quarter of the year, as a result of numerous challenges

Sustainability is key for footwear companies

May 29, 2017 / World
Recycling, using eco-friendly materials and providing good working conditions. Are we there yet? What can companies in this industry do to be more sustainable?

Why footwear startups could be a threat

May 29, 2017 / World
Flexibility allows footwear startups to easily adapt to the market, but is it enough to pose a serious threat to established companies in this industry?

Challenges & opportunities in sourcing countries

May 26, 2017 / World
With the demographic & economic changes that are occurring, will China remain as the main sourcing country for footwear?

4 innovative companies in the footwear business

May 26, 2017 / World
It’s not easy to grasp a slice of the footwear market, especially against big players. However, some companies are playing a bold game

Skechers named Mainstream Women’s Brand of the Year

May 26, 2017 / United States
The distinction occurred as part of the 2017 Drapers Footwear Awards. Skechers was also recently awarded Brand of the Year during the 2017 Footwear Industry Awards in February
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