Footwear
Puma: double-digit growth registered across all regions
Sports giant Puma has reported revenue of more than 1.5 billion euros for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 25.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Double-digit growth registered across all regions
Asics EMEA reports 35% sales growth
The group reported a consolidated net revenue increase of 35% year to date and operating income increase to 42.7 million euros for the first quarter of 2021 in the region of Europe, Middle East and Africa
Will Authentic Brands buy Reebok for 1 billion US dollars?
According to what is being reported by the New York Post, the group owning labels such as Nine West and Barney’s has made a proposal of 1 billion US dollars to acquire the sports brand from the adidas portfolio
Geox: sales still impacted by stores closure
During the first three months of the year, over one third of the network stores by Geox, were temporarily closed due to lockdowns, with a particularly significant suspension of activities in the main markets (Italy, France, Germany and the UK)
UK: online retail sales grow despite high street reopening
Online retail sales have continued to grow in April, rising 10.2% year-on-year, despite the reopening of the high street and against strong figures for April 2020. The latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index reports
Asics focused on new consumer oriented digital solutions
The Japanese-based sportswear brand has partnered with SessionCam, a Glassbox company, which provides digital experience analytics for web applications. The aim is to increase online traffic, sales, and customer retention
Parag Desai named Chief Strategy and Digital Officer at Genesco
The Nashville-based Genescoannounced that Parag Desai has been named Genesco's Senior Vice President - Chief Strategy and Digital Officer. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Strategy, and Shared Services since December 2014
Hermès registers robust sales growth
In the first quarter of 2021, the group's consolidated revenue amounted to 2.08 billion euros (44% at constant exchange rates and 38% at current exchange rates), thanks to an outstanding performance in Asia and Japan and the upturn in America
Allbirds releases open-source carbon footprint calculator
The New Zealand-American company has released an open-source tool for fashion brands to calculate their carbon footprint
Andrew E. Page as Executive VP and CFO at Foot Locker
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer announced the appointment of Andrew E. Page as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His appointment follows the previous announcement that Lauren B. Peters is retiring from Foot Locker
Genesco closes the fiscal year with a drop of 19% in net sales
The Nashville-based footwear group has announced year end results. Genesco registered a 19% decline in net sales for the fiscal year ended on the 30th of January 2021
Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren dies at 90
Paul Van Doren, co-founder of the Vans company has died. He was 90.The company, based southeast of Los Angeles in Costa Mesa, announced Van Doren’s death on social media
Sales down by 26.3% at Weyco
The Wisconsin-based footwear company has announced first quarter results. Weyco continues to register declining sales, especially on the wholesale segment. Sales were down by 26.3% in the first quarter-
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