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Genesco appoints new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Oct 31, 2019 / United States
The US-based group announced the appointment of Brent Baxter as the company's new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding Paul Williams, who is retiring

Crocs raises full year outlook

Oct 30, 2019 / United States
US-based Crocs posted a 19.8% revenue growth in the third quarter. The company now expects 2019 revenues to grow 11% to 12% and reach record levels

Hudson’s Bay Company to go private

Oct 30, 2019 / Canada
Definitive agreement with shareholders group on the privatization proposal follows an independent evaluation process and negotiations by a Special Committee of the Board of HBC and its advisors

Kering with 14.2% revenue's growth

Oct 30, 2019 / France
The luxury house posted consolidated revenue of 3 884.6 million euros in the third quarter, corresponding to 14.2% growth

Record-breaking amount raised by Skechers

Oct 30, 2019 / United States
During its 11th edition of the Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk more than 2 million US dollars in were raised for children with special needs and students

Steve Madden raises full year guidance

Oct 29, 2019 / United States
The designer and marketer of fashion products announced financial results for the third quarter and adjusted its full year guidance

Best quarter ever for Puma

Oct 29, 2019 / Germany
Best set of results posted in a quarter, both in terms of revenue and EBIT, was announced by Germany-based Puma. Footwear with 17% growth

ABG to acquire Barneys New York

Oct 28, 2019 / United States
With the aquisition of the legendary luxury retail brand ABG will enhance its luxury footprint and consolidate its position in the contemporary fashion segment

Mexico: tariffs on imports to remain

Oct 25, 2019 / Mexico
The decision follows a previous announcement indicating tariffs on imports from countries with whom Mexico has no free trade agreement could be eased

Arezzo sets a deal to distribute Vans in Brazil

Oct 25, 2019 / Brazil
VF entered in a deal with Arezzo & Co. to handle Vans' suppliers, logistics, distribution, franchising, e-commerce and store expansion in Brazil

JackRabbit to acquire Olympia Sports Stores

Oct 25, 2019 / United States
A portfolio company of CriticalPoint Capital, JackRabbit, announced the cquisition of Olympia Sports Stores. This deal represents the Fourth Investment by JackRabbit over previous 2 years

Kids just wanna have fun

Oct 25, 2019 / Portugal
Watch the video and get a view of the Portuguese industry children's shoes

Skechers wins in Converse lawsuit

Oct 24, 2019 / United States
The judge of the case found no violation of the Chuck Taylor trademark by any of the Skechers styles in case and Skechers issued a release on the matter

Counterfeit Nike shoes seized in the US

Oct 24, 2019 / United States
The US Authorities recently seized 14 806 pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes. If genuine the shoes would have an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price of over 2 million US dollars

Bill McCann as RPFMA's new Executive Director

Oct 24, 2019 / United States
The management and advocacy operations of the Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturers Association are now performed by SMI and COO Bill McCann is the new Executive Director of the association
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