Footwear
Spain consolidates production in 2018
The Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries announced the figures for production in 2018. Overall variation of 0.8% reflects a stable year in terms of footwear production
New head for the AAFA
AAFA President and CEO Rick Helfenbein is stepping down by the end of the year. AAFA veteran Stephen Lamar will take over from him and lead the organization
China to take the US tariffs case to WTO
The new tariffs imposed by Washington came into effect Sunday. Now, Reuters reported China officially complained to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Record sales for Caleres
The St. Louis-based footwear group has announced second quarter and first half results. Caleres registered record second quarter sales of 752.5 million US dollars, up by 6.5% year-over-year
Maria Eugenia Errobidarte (WGSN): Sustainability is a mindset impacting business and consumers
WGSN is one of the key players in terms of trends forecasting. Maria Eugenia Errobidarte, Senior Consultant at the agency, gave us some hints on some of tomorrow's trends
Sustainability: COS with new Restore collection
Recently, the H&M group has been highly focused on sustainability and has just announced that it’s recovering damaged garments in its Restore Collection, marketed by its COS chain
Footwear companies write to President Trump
Over 200 American footwear companies came together and sent a letter to President Trump asking that he cancels his proposed higher taxes on footwear coming from China
Shoe Carnival with stable sales
The Indiana-based footwear company reported second quarter and first half results. Stable net sales were registered in both periods
Good momentum for DSW's revenue
The Ohio-based footwear group has reported strong revenue in the second quarter and first half, with rates of 8.2% and 15.3% growth respectively reported
Brands that matter - Part I
Sustainability is on everyone's agendas and talks. As a result, the Portuguese footwear industry is looking for ways to adapt and succeed in this new reality
Tapestry closes the year reviewing forecasts
The New York-based luxury house announced fourth quarter and yearly results. The company reviewed its forecast for fiscal 2020, reflecting more modest topline growth at Kate Spade
Cole Haan prepares for IPO
The company was acquired in 2013 by private equity firm Apax Partners from Nike. Now comes the confirmation that Cole Haan it’s preparing for an initial public offering
Trump announces new tariffs
President Trump announced increased tariffs on another set of goods from China. This is the US response to China’s promise to tariff 75 billion US dollars worth of American goods if Trump pressed forward with his planned tariffs
Nordstrom gives away 25 000 pairs of shoes
The Seattle-based retailer is teaming up with its customers and the non-profit Shoes That Fit to deliver 25 000 pairs of shoes to kids in need for their return to school
Two digits growth for Obuv Rossii
The Russia-based company has announced second quarter and first half results marked by two digits growth in the group's consolidated revenue-
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