Retail
Most profitable quarter reported by Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival reported net sales of 274.6 million US dollars for the third quarter. Net income was 14.7 million US dollars, 7% up from similar period in 2019. These resulted in the most profitable quarter in Shoe Carnival’s history
CCC launches ship-from-store to customer door within 60 minutes
Customer needs and the threat of renewed brick-and-mortar retail closures in Poland have led the CCC Group to started testing a new service where a product ordered online would be delivered to the customer’s doorstep within 60 minutes
Retail trade turnover in Latvia grows in September
Calendar adjusted data (at constant prices) compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in September 2020 total retail trade turnover rose by 5.9% (compared to similar period in 2019)
Puma’s sales and profitability rebound in the third quarter
The sales of the Germany-based sportswear giant rebounded in the third quarter of 2020 and increased by 13.3%. Notwithstanding, Puma remains cautious for the fourth quarter given the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic
Footwear sales in the US expected to stabilize and bounce back slightly in 2021
The forecast is from the NPD Group, which estimates that fourth quarter sales are positioned to significantly improve over year-to-date trends
Wolverine declares quarterly dividend
The Michigan-based footwear group has announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 0.10 US dollars per share of common stock
Free shipping will make a difference this holiday
According to NPD's insights, free shipping was identified, for the first time, as the number one factor influencing where consumers decide to shop this holiday in the US. A finding in line with consumers increasing use of online shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Footwear stores hit hard in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Shoe Intelligence, based on estimations by Moscow-based think tank Evotor, is reporting a 17% plunge in sales of independent footwear stores in Russia in September. Decline is more severe in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Clarks to close 50 stores
Clarks is expected to go ahead with a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) which can result in the closure of several of its shops in order to secure a capital injection from Hong Kong-based private equity firm LionRock, Sky News reported
Former André stores to be auctioned
Shoe Intelligence is reporting that 25 former André stores to be auctioned
Nike's first quarter digital sales up by 82%
Nike’s revenue in the first quarter decreased by 1% totalling 10.6 billion US dollars and was flat to prior year on a currency-neutral basis. The sportswear giant reported first quarter digital sales growing by 82%
Second Playfashion live talk by Expo Riva to focus on retail
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags return to the analysis of the most pressing and current issues for the footwear and accessories sectors, with a focus on the world of retail and changes in purchasing habits
Obuv Rossii: revenue with maximum monthly level
In August, revenue of Obuv Rossii increased by 1.5 times compared to July and exceeded 1 billion Russian Rubles, achieving the maximum monthly level in 2020
Cyprus: consumers spending is more careful
According to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association the Cypriots appear to be choosing their purchases more carefully as the COVID-19 impacted our lives
Ferragamo with declining revenue
As of the 30th of June 2020 the Salvatore Ferragamo Group reported total revenue of 377 million euros down by 46.6% at current exchange rates (-46.9% at constant exchange rates), which compares to 705 million euros in the first half of 2019-
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