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Coronavirus - Covid19

Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy

Jul 9, 2020 / United States
The two-century-old company filed for bankruptcy after taking the hit of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on clothing sales. Pandemic kept customers at home reducing the demand for suits and formal attire

Vietnam's footwear exports down by 6.7%

Jul 8, 2020 / Vietnam
According to Xinhua, citing the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in the period run from January 2020 to June 2020 Vietnam registered 8.1 billion US dollars of footwear exports revenue, resulting in a decline of 6.7% year-on-year

Australia: retail up by 16.9% in May

Jul 8, 2020 / Australia
According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures, Australian retail turnover rose 16.9 %in May 2020, seasonally adjusted

JB Martin closes doors

Jul 7, 2020 / France
JB Martin, born 99 years ago in Fougères and a historic player in the French footwear industry disappears as the brand was liquidated by the Paris Commercial Court at the beginning of June

Leather industry in Pakistan asks for double shifts

Jul 7, 2020 / Pakistan
The Pakistan Leather Garments Manu­facturers & Exporters Asso­ciation (PLGMEA) has urg­ed the government to exem­­pt export-oriented units in Punjab from lockdown restrictions on Saturdays besides allowing them to work in double shifts

Singapore: retail sales down by 52.1% in May

Jul 6, 2020 / Singapore
According to the Department of Statistics in Singapore, the country's retail sales fell by 52.1% in May 2020 from May 2019. This was the lowest recorded decline since 1986 when data started to be compiled

T.M. Lewin to close all UK stores

Jul 6, 2020 / United Kingdom
Britain-based menswear brand T.M. Lewin will close all its stores permanently. The brand will remain on the online sphere, its restructurer said on Tuesday

Retail trade in Latvia down 0.6% in May

Jul 2, 2020 / Latvia
Compared to May 2019, total retail trade turnover reduced by 0.6 % in May 2020. Turnover of retail trade in food products grew by 1.6 %. Retail sale of clothing, footwear and leather goods with one of the most significant turnover drops

ILM: September edition confirmed

Jul 1, 2020 / Germany
Germany-held leather goods trade fair will take place, as initially scheduled, from the 5th to the 7th of September in Offenbach

US: spending gets more personal

Jul 1, 2020 / United States
The importance of enhancing a homebound lifestyle remains, but consumers are increasingly showing their interest in products with a more personal focus. The conclusion is from the NPD Group

Gucci rises up prices of handbags

Jun 30, 2020 / Italy
Popular items of the brand, the Dionysus and the Zumi handbags, are now more expensive. Jefferoes International reports they now cost up to 9% more

Nike's revenue falls by 38% in the last quarter

Jun 29, 2020 / United States
Revenue for Nike decreased by 38% to 6.3 billion US dollars, down by 36% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to owned and partner physical store closures across North America, EMEA and APLA due to COVID-19

Shoe Carnival: second quarter exceeds expectations

Jun 25, 2020 / United States
The Indiana-based retailer of footwear and accessories provided a business update following the re-opening of its stores amid the global COVID-19 pandemic

Macy’s announces restructuring plan

Jun 25, 2020 / United States
The New York-based retailer announced it will eliminate approximately 3 900 corporate and management roles. With the actions announced Macy's anticipated to create approximately 630 million US dollars per year in savings

Argentina: retail re-opens amid national quarantine extension

Jun 24, 2020 / Argentina
The World Footwear spoke with Camara de la Industria del Calzado, the Footwear Industry Chamber in Argentina to get an update on the COVID-19 impacts in the country
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