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Footwear

Inês Caleiro wins design award in Shanghai

Jan 20, 2016 / Portugal
The Portuguese designer behind the footwear and accessories brand Guava was distinguished with a Dream Award

Foot Locker and Pensole in collaboration

Jan 20, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear giant and the specialized footwear design academy get together as part of the initiative Fuel the Future of Footwear

Spanish footwear exports consolidate growth

Jan 19, 2016 /
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, during the first nine months of 2015 exports have reached 2 311.6 million euros (122.2 million pairs)

361 Degrees with 7.9% same store sales growth

Jan 18, 2016 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based group has given the market an operations update for the fourth quarter of 2015

Pat O'Malley named President of the Saucony brand

Jan 15, 2016 / United States
US-based footwear giant Wolverine World Wide announced the appointment of the new President of the Saucony brand, who will succeed Richie Woodworth

Shoe Carnival reiterates sales and earnings outlook

Jan 15, 2016 / United States
The US–based footwear and accessories retailer announced the reiteration of its sales and earnings outlook for the fourth quarter ending on the 30th of January

APICCAPS with bi-monthly TV program

Jan 14, 2016 / Portugal
TV program What´s Up - Olhar a Moda (What´s Up - Look Fashion) launched by the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association (APICCAPS) in 2014 will be broadcasted every two weeks in several TV channels

Burberry with stable sales

Jan 14, 2016 / United Kingdom
The luxury British-based brand had a 1% retail revenue growth in the third-quarter, mainly driven by a minor recovery in China and improved demand in Europe

AAFA names Rick Helfenbein President & CEO

Jan 13, 2016 / United States
The American Apparel & Footwear Association Board of Directors announced that Rick Helfenbein, an experienced apparel and footwear executive and current AAFA Chairman, will take on the role of President and CEO starting on the 15th of February

Sales growth at Steve Madden

Jan 13, 2016 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of December

Brazilian footwear exports grew in November

Jan 12, 2016 / Brazil
According to data released by the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, footwear exports registered an increase of 4.7% in November in comparison with the previous month. From January to November, sales abroad declined by 11.3% compared to similar period last year

Traffic Shoes files for bankruptcy

Jan 11, 2016 / United States
The US-based shoe retailer and its related companies have filed for bankruptcy. Owner aims to  close stores and restructure costs

Karl Vögele sells Austrian stores

Jan 11, 2016 / Switzerland
The Swiss-based shoe retailer is refocusing its business model by concentrating in its 300 stores in the domestic market. An agreement to sell its 70 stores in Austria to Germany-based investment company, Lafayette Industrieholding was reached

Exhibition shows footwear designed for people with cerebral palsy

Jan 11, 2016 / Portugal
In total there are 12 prototypes of shoes, boots and sneakers, all designed bearing in mind the needs of people with cerebral palsy, and incorporating the concerns with the aesthetics

Leather exports slowdown in Bangladesh

Jan 8, 2016 / Bangladesh
According to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau in Bangladesh, sales abroad of leather products in the period July - December have represented 97.7% of the target established for the period
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