Retail

Truworths to acquire Office

Dec 3, 2015 / United Kingdom

The South Africa-based fashion retailer is acquiring the UK footwear company for 256 million pounds

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Foot Locker with 3.2% increase in sales

Dec 2, 2015 / United States

The New York-based specialty athletic retailer reported financial results for its third quarter ended on the 31st of October. Sales and net income continue to grow

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Lavoro presents two million euros expansion plan

Dec 2, 2015 / Portugal

The Guimarães-based company, specializing in the manufacture of professional footwear, is preparing an expansion plan for the international markets. Its presence at the recent edition of the A+A trade fair was a success with the presentation of the new updates coming from Spodos

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UGG focus on counterfeit protection

Dec 1, 2015 / United States

In preparation for the holiday season the brand launched social media accounts dedicated to counterfeit awareness and education

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Zalando heading towards the 3 billion euros revenue threshold

Nov 30, 2015 / Germany

Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, has announced third quarter results, strongly impacted by growth in its market share. The company almost reached full year 2014 revenue levels after only 9 months of 2015

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Louis Vuitton to close stores in China

Nov 23, 2015 / China

The France-based luxury house is in the process of closing three stores in China, including an outlet in the southern city of Guangzhou. Several sources anticipate this trend will continue across the country in coming months

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Dior teams up with Bergdorf Goodman

Nov 19, 2015 / United States

The France-based luxury house is testing footwear ecommerce through a partnership with the New York-based department store

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Manolo Blahnik and Liberty London in collaboration

Nov 17, 2015 / United Kingdom

Manolo Blahnik, who has a new book named Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions, is also celebrating its partnership with the London-based department store

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The impacts of the TPP

Nov 13, 2015 / Mexico

We have spoken with Mr. Javier Plascencia, President of CICEG - Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato, to know his views and expectations about the Trans Pacific Partnership

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Dune to use in-store Wi-Fi analytics

Nov 12, 2015 / United Kingdom

The London-based footwear and accessories brand has announced it has entered into a contract to deploy in-store analytics and marketing platform Walkbase to all its stores

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The increasing value of green and responsible labels

Nov 6, 2015 / Portugal

The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years sustainability issues will raise new questions for brands and businesses, especially as public scrutiny tends to intensify

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Kohl’s to open small-format stores

Nov 5, 2015 / United States

The Wisconsin-based company announced the new initiatives part of its strategic framework, a multi-year plan designed to drive organic top-line growth called the Greatness Agenda

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Wolverine to close more Stride Rite stores

Oct 29, 2015 / United States

The Rockford-based footwear giant announced 25 Stride Rite stores are planned to close in 2016, bringing the total of closed stores to 200 and leaving 125 locations nationwide

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