Companies
New business update from 361 Degrees
The Board of the Hong Kong based footwear company has provided an operational update for its business segments in regards to the group's business for the first quarter of 2021
Steve Madden acquires remaining share of European joint venture
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 49.9% share that it did not already own of its European joint venture
adidas unveils the Stan Smith mylo made with mushroom-grown materials
The Germany-based sporstwear giant has annouced its Stan Smith Mylo, the first shoe to be made using Mylo: a new mushroom-based material innovation that "looks and feels like leather"
Under Armour announces commitments to tackle climate change
The US-based sportswear brand Under Armour has committed to using 100% renewable energy use in owned and operated facilities by 2030 and to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Todd Kahn is new Coach's Chief Executive Officer and Brand President
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced the appointment of Todd Kahn as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Coach, effective immediately
Tod's appoints Chiara Ferragni member of Board of Directors
This is the latest move of the Italian-based group to reach out to a younger generation. The Tod’s Group has appointed Chiara Ferragni as a member of its Board of Directors
Wolverine appoints Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its Board of Directors
The Michigan-based company announced the appointment of Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its Board of Directors. The decision is effective from the 5th of May 2021 onwards
Nike remains the world's top valuable apparel brand
According to data from the Brand Finance Apparel 50 2021 report, Nike is the world’s most valuable apparel brand for the seventh consecutive year. The total value of the world’s top 50 most valuable apparel companies declined by 8%
Kurt Geiger to open 9 new stores this week
The UK-based retailer has announced it will open nine new stores this week as non-essential retailers in England are allowed to reopen
Asos with sales growth of 24%
A few weeks after the announcement of the acquisition of part of the assets of the Arcadia group, including Topshop, the British electronic marketer Asos published its results for the six months to the end of February, posting two digits growth in sales
Kering reorganizes its logistics process
The group's new global logistics hub is located in Trecate (Novara, Piemonte), Northern Italy. The first part of the building has been operating since March 2020. The rest should be operational by the end of the second quarter 2021
Paul Andrew leaves Salvatore Ferragamo's artistic direction
After Salvatore Ferragamo's leadership was recently confirmed, with Leonardo Ferragamo succeeding his brother Ferruccio as non-executive vice president, Artistic Director Paul Andrew is now leaving the luxury fashion house
New Balance appoints Creative Director for MADE In USA
New Balance has appointed Teddy Santis, owner and founder of New York-based fashion label Aimé Leon Dore, Creative director of its MADE In USA tagline
Ferragamo: Leonardo succeeds brother Ferruccio as President
The Italian luxury brand confirmed Micaela le Divelec Lemmi and Michele Norsa will remain, respectively, Managing Director (CEO) and Executive Vice President. Ferruccio Ferragamo, on the other hand, is giving the role of Non-Executive Chairman to his brother Leonardo
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