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Changes to the Board of Directors of Richemont

Aug 13, 2021 / Switzerland
In advance to its upcoming annual general meeting due to be held on the 8th of September 2021, Richemont has announced changes to its Board of Directors

Burberry reports growth acceleration

Aug 12, 2021 / United Kingdom
The luxury group announced comparable store sales with a strong rebound in the first quarter, rising by 90% in comparison to last year. Retail revenue reached 479 million British pounds (566 million euros)

Strong first quarter for Dr. Martens

Aug 12, 2021 / United Kingdom
Group revenue was up by 52% year on year. By channel, Dr. Martens saw recovery of its retail segment while ecommerce registered good growth against a very strong comparative and a strong wholesale performance. All regions saw good growth

adidas to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group

Aug 12, 2021 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear giant entered into a definitive agreement to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for a total consideration of up to 2.1 billion euros

Czech retail sales growth slows down in June

Aug 11, 2021 / Czech Republic
Data from the Prague-based Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) reveal that Czech retail sales increased at a softer pace in June

Geox is closing its Serbian factory

Aug 11, 2021 / Serbia
The Italy-based company is closing down its Serbian plant in Vranje. The decline in demand for formal men’s and women’s shoes is pointed as the reason for the closure

Rocky Brands: revenue up by 134.2%

Aug 11, 2021 / United States
The Ohio-based company has announced second quarter results marked by an increase in net sales of 134.2% (to 131.6 million US dollars). Wholesale segment increased by 195.0% and retail by 36.8%

Asia accounts for more than half of global footwear consumption

Premium ContentAug 10, 2021 / World Footwear Yearbook
In 2020 Asia’s consumption accounted for more than half (55.8%) of the grand total worldwide. After being the major manufacturing hub for the footwear world, now Asia is also playing a key role in the consumption side. Data is taken from the World Footwear 2021 Yearbook just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association

Pakistan footwear exports in growing mode

Aug 10, 2021 / Pakistan
In the first eleven months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan exported 16.61 million pairs of shoes, resulting in exports revenue of 131.89 million US dollars. This reflects an increase of 22.03% in volume and 4.72% in value

Skechers’ Animal Rights Movement reaches 7 million US dollars in donations

Aug 10, 2021 / United States
The company’s BOBS from Skechers Philanthropic Collection has helped save and support over 1.3 million shelter dogs and cats in the United States and Canada

Tapestry establishes Foundation to promote equity and fight climate crisis

Aug 9, 2021 / United States
The New York-based house of luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has also announced the expansion of its Corporate Responsibility agenda. Tapestry intends to influence positive change for the industry

Asics invests in Japanese insole makers

Aug 9, 2021 / Japan
The Japanese sports footwear giant has financed the healthcare start up Japan HealthCare Co., Ltd, which has developed custom-made insoles created from photos of feet taken by a smartphone

adidas raises full year outlook

Aug 9, 2021 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear giant announced its second quarter results for 2021. Revenue picked up everywhere except in Greater China. Sales growth in the period amounted to 51% in euro terms

Hush Puppies & Designer Brands in partnership

Aug 6, 2021 / United States
The two tags announced an exclusive distribution partnership for Hush Puppies in North America. This initiative will make DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse the exclusive in-store distributor of Hush Puppies by 2022

The Athlete's Foot with strong retail sales growth

Aug 6, 2021 / United States
The specialty footwear and lifestyle chain delivered increasing first half-year retail sales in 2021. Change of ownership to Arklyz Group has been successfully concluded
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