Footwear
Michael Jackson's moonwalk shoes up for auction
The black loafers used by Michael Jackson to perform his signature moonwalk for the first time on stage are going up for auction
Nike's VP leaves company
Greg Thompson, VP of Express Lane Footwear, has left the company, a company spokesman said. This is the most recent announcement in a series of executive departures at the sportswear giant Nike
Record quarterly sales for Skechers
The US-based sportswear giant has announced 2018 first quarter results. Record sales of 1.25 billion US dollars and an increase of 16.5% mark another record for the company's quarterly sales
Steve Madden: first quarter exceeds expectations
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories announced first quarter net sales increasing by 6.2%, driven by growth in both the retail and wholesale segments
20th UITIC Congress: Programme announced
The UITIC Executive Committee, APICCAPS and CTCP announced the complete programme of the 20th edition of the UITIC Congress, taking place in Porto, from the 16th to the 18th May and focused on the theme From Fashion to factory: A New Technological Age
Tapestry appoints CEO & Brand President for Stuart Weitzman
The New York-based group announced the appointment of Eraldo Poletto as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Stuart Weitzman. He is expected to join the Company by the end of April
Another good year for Ecco
Ecco announced it has achieved its best financial result to date in 2017. The brand is particular satisfied with this result, in spite of the challenging retail environment
New Generation: meet Agostinho Marques
With a background in Marketing Agostinho Marques works alongside his father at Fábrica de Calçado Dura, Lda. since 2008. Agostinho is part of the third generation working in the company
adidas to close stores in online push
adidas expects to close down several stores in the coming years as part of a shift towards selling more goods online
Puma uplifts full-year guidance
The Germany-based sportswear brand expects its net profit to improve significantly in 2018 and has therefore slightly increased its year-end earnings forecast after publishing its provisional numbers for the first quarter
KEEN welcomes Tim Bartels
Portland-based outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand as announced Tim Bartels as the new Vice President of sales for the Outdoor, Lifestyle and Kids (OLK) categories at KEEN
Foot Locker remains a highly profitable company
Richard Johnson, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the New York-based specialty athletic retailer commented the financial results for Foot Locker's fourth quarter and full year
Retail sales increase by 4.4%
According to the FDRA, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, quoting the National Retail Federation, February retail sales increased by 4.4% year-over-year as the economy continued to grow. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants
Indonesia targeting the top 3
The country’s footwear production reached 1.185 billion pairs in 2016, making Indonesia the 4th largest manufacturer. Now, authorities are focused on moving the country's production capability to the big three
Macy’s CFO to retire
Macy’s, Inc. announced Karen Hoguet, Chief Financial Officer, will retire by February 2019. Transition plan is underway-
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