World Footwear

Companies

Portuguese footwear industry to invest 50 million euros in innovation

Jul 4, 2016 / Portugal
After having developed 80 new products and equipment under the Newalk Project, the Portuguese footwear sector, through APICCAPS and CTCP, will develop a new innovation program

Dick's Sporting Goods buys Sports Authority name

Jul 4, 2016 / United States
The Pennsylvania-headquartered company triumphed at the auction for Sports Authority Holdings Inc.’s brand name and intellectual property rights with a bid of 15 million US dollars

adidas intensifies activities in China with Wand Group partnership

Jun 30, 2016 / China
The Germany-based sports giants deepened commercial ties and agreed to cooperate on developing IRONMAN, football and basketball in China and worldwide

Coxx Borba, Xtremely you

Jun 27, 2016 / Portugal
The footwear company, based in Guimarães, one of the most important regions for the Portuguese footwear industry, is celebrating 2 decades of existence

Jimmy Choo recovers to positive ground

Jun 24, 2016 / United Kingdom
Jimmy Choo PLC, the British luxury brand specialising in shoes and accessories, announced its results for the year ended on the 31st of December 2015

Reebok & Kendrick Lamar team up again

Jun 23, 2016 / United States
Reebok Classic and American rapper renovated their partnership, this time adding a personal touch to the brand’s Classic Leather silhouette

Ferragamo launches new line for children

Jun 23, 2016 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury goods company and one of the global leaders in the sector is investing in the children's segment

Lenovo launches smart running shoes

Jun 22, 2016 / China
During Lenovo’s Tech World event in San Francisco this past week, the company revealed a smart running shoe with most features a fitness tracker demands

Aldo participates in the Race Across America

Jun 22, 2016 / United States
The Canada-based brand formed a team for the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3 000 miles bike race. Employees and executives of the company are taking part in the challenge

N Brown revenue falls

Jun 21, 2016 / United Kingdom
The UK-based group, owner of fashion brands Jacamo and Simply Bereported, lowered revenue as demand for womenswear and shoes declined

Belle’s footwear business with decreasing revenue

Jun 21, 2016 / China
The Chinese footwear retailer posted a 2% increase in its overall revenue when presenting the results for the year. Footwear business contributed negatively

Wordwide footwear associations gathered aiming to strengthen the industry

Jun 20, 2016 / CEC
On the 9th of June 2016 the Second International Footwear Forum (IFF) brought together footwear associations and federations from across the world to exchange views and propose ways to help the companies

Expo Riva with positive outcome

Jun 20, 2016 / Italy
The latest edition of Expo Riva Schuh, the international event, closed its 86th edition with a total of 11 025 visitors. The direction of the fair believes new strategies are needed to win over the market

Footwear exports in Vietnam near the 5 billion US dollars

Jun 17, 2016 / Vietnam
The leather and footwear sector’s exports reached nearly 5 billion US dollars in the first five months of this year, up by 6% compared to similar period last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Michael Kors with senior management promotions

Jun 17, 2016 / United States
Philippa Newman was promoted to President of the Accessories and Footwear business. Michele Chan promoted to President of Women’s Ready-to-Wear
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