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Macy’s announces restructuring plan

Jan 10, 2017 / United States
The US-based retailer plans to cut down 10 000 jobs, as it prepares the closure of roughly one hundred stores

Walmart acquires ShoeBuy

Jan 9, 2017 / United States
The amount involved in the deal should reach 70 million US dollars

Cavalinho, a passion generation after generation

Jan 9, 2017 / Portugal
A brand with its roots in the north of Portugal and with a history of four decades dedicated to manufacture high quality accessories for men and women

Shoe Carnival updates guidance

Jan 6, 2017 / United States
The Indiana-based footwear and accessories retailer announced updated sales and earnings guidance for its fiscal 2016 ending on the 28th January 2017

Genesco expects to meet guidance despite flat sales

Jan 6, 2017 / United States
The Tennessee-based group has announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, were flat during the third quarter (period ended on the 5th of January)

Uzbekistan sets output target for the next four years

Jan 5, 2017 / Uzbekistan
According to the local authorities the Leather and Footwear Industry of Uzbekistan intends to produce output worth 1.68 billion US dollars in the next four years

Sales down at Steve Madden

Jan 5, 2017 / United States
The New-York based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2016 year

Weak sales reported by Belle

Jan 4, 2017 / China
The China-based company has reported a 13.4% decline in same-store sales for its women's footwear business for the September-November period

Heitor Klein (Abicalçados): We are concerned about the protectionism in the region

Premium ContentJan 3, 2017 / Brazil
The words are from Heitor Klein, Executive President of Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, who shared with us some of his views on the Brazilian footwear industry’s current performance and future expectations

Authorities apprehend millions in fake sneakers

Jan 2, 2017 / Chile
Customs officials in Chile announced they have seized a shipment of fake sneakers, including shoes from adidas and Nike

Gore to launch first shoe in 2017

Jan 2, 2017 / United States
The company behind Gore-Tex has created new technology to offer lighter and waterproof shoes

Peruvian footwear producers claim 80% fall in sales

Dec 28, 2016 / Peru
Local groups representing shoe manufacturers argue the decline in sales in 2016 is the result of an increasing market share of imported shoes from Asia

ASICS campaign donates 50 000 shoes

Dec 28, 2016 / United States
ASICS Extra Mile initiative delivered over 1.5 million US dollars in shoe donations to Girls On The Run

Aquazzura unveils children's footwear line

Dec 27, 2016 / Italy
The Florence-based brand, headed by designer Edgardo Osorio, has unveiled its first collection for kids called Aquazzura Mini

Salvatore Ferragamo strengthens presence in Asia

Dec 26, 2016 / Asia
The Italy-based luxury brand announced to be in control of a 100% stake in four joint-venture companies, which control the company’s distribution in South Korea and South-East Asia
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