Companies
Caleres: net sales increase by 60.8%
Net sales registered by Caleres in the 13 weeks period ended on the 1st of May of 2021 totalled 638.6 million US dollars, up by 60.8% from the first quarter of fiscal 2020
Under Armour raises full year outlook
The Baltimore-based sportswear giant has reported first quarter results marked by 35% growth in revenue. Under Armour updated the outlook for the year to reflect the good performance registered so far
New Generation: meet Mariana and Sofia from bento
Two friends and one trip to Japan. That was the starting point for bento, an espadrille brand from Portugal inspired by Japanese culture. Get to know Mariana and Sofia, bento’s founders
Hoka and UGG drive sales of Deckers Brands
The California-based group announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of March 2021. Decker’s net sales increased by 49.7% in the fourth quarter of the year, and by 19.4% in the full year
Michael Kors appoints new President for the EMEA region
The American-founded brand announced the appointment of Robin Gendron as its new President for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Michael Kors is one of the brands of the Capri Holdings portfolio
Genesco with changes at its Board of Directors
The Nashville-based specialty retailer and branded company, which sells footwear and accessories, has announced new entries to its Board of Directors and the leaving of current directors Kathleen Mason and Marty Dickens
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Rock n Dot: new brand inspired by the 50s
The 1950s, the golden age of Hollywood and Rock and Roll, are the starting point for the new Portuguese footwear brand. Created by the company Relance Calçados, Rock n Dot aims to brighten the outfits of the most daring with a lot of colour
Stuart Weitzman reduces losses substantially
In the fiscal third quarter ended on the 27th of March 2021, Stuart Weitzman managed to significantly cut its operating losses thanks to higher revenue and a reduction in expenses
Rocky Brands with record first quarter results
Net sales of the company increased by 57.3% to 87.7 million US dollars. The wholesale segment sales increased by 69.1% and the retail segment sales increased by 42.0%. Net income increased by 278.1% to 4.5 million US dollars
Amazon to hire 75 000 people
The ecommerce giant is hiring 75 000 employees across fulfilment and transportation. Amazon announced an average starting pay of over 17 US dollars per hour. New hires who show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination receive an additional 100 US dollars
Retail in the UK: weekly footfall rises
Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 0.5% in the week terminating on the 15th of May, which was driven by a footfall rise of 3.9% cent on UK high streets
Puma: double-digit growth registered across all regions
Sports giant Puma has reported revenue of more than 1.5 billion euros for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 25.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Double-digit growth registered across all regions
UK: optimism among employers rises to eight-year high
Optimism among UK employers has struck an eight-year high. A new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and recruiter Adecco, says all sectors are expecting a post-COVID jobs recovery-
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