Retail
Awards announced for US-based companies
As the balance of year 2014 is made, magazines, consultants and several other US entities announce their choices for the best performing companies of the year
N Mohan, Global Business Head, Footwear and Leather Garments at Tata International, live on World Footwear
Following recent announcements of a set of new investments by Tata International Limited (TIL), World Footwear spoke to TIL's Footwear and Leather Garments Business Head
Under Armour overtakes adidas in US sportswear market
Last year, adidas lost its number 2 position in the competitive American sportswear market to rival Under Armour, which increased sales in both apparel and footwear at the expense of the Germany-based sportswear giant
New art installation at London’s Galeria Melissa
The plastic shoes, with candy fragrances have achieved recognition all over the world, and now a new art installation in their store in London puts them on the spotlight
Kurt Geiger to enter children’s footwear
The US-based footwear retailer is expanding into the children’s footwear market and will take over the children’s footwear departments in Harrods and Selfridges
Americans buy 7.5 pairs of shoes per year
The number has been released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) while announcing their ApparelStats 2014 and ShoeStats 2014 reports
Target plans to discontinue Canadian operations
Target Canada is seeking court approval to begin the liquidation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)
Macy’s and J.C. Penney announce closure of stores
The two US-based giant retailers announced they are shrinking their physical distribution network, by closing some of the stores currently in business
CCC continues dynamic growth
Two digits growth continues to characterize the performance of one of the largest distributor and manufacturers of footwear in Poland
Ecco opens its largest store
The new store offers the whole brand’s collection with Ladies, Men’s, Kids, Outdoor, and Accessories as well as a brand new outlet, and is located in the brand’s hometown
UGG opens first high-tech concept store
The new space is revealing of Deckers commitment to the Omnichannel consumer experience
China’s national footwear consumption with upward trend
According to the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) the growth rate of sales on clothing, shoes and hats grew 10.5% in September
Nike’s ladies only format arrives to China
The US based sportwear giant opened its second women’s-only store in Shanghai. A 4 500 plus square-foot consumer store offering Nike’s products, including premium women’s running, training and sportswear styles
Zappos debuts on offline retail
Famous online powerhouse has opened its first-ever freestanding pop up store, a 20 000 square feet space in the downtown of Las Vegas
Quiksilver opens new generation store
The establishment recently opened in Jakarta results from a partnership between Indonesia and retail partner PT Gagan, and is located in Mall Kota Kasablanka, in the city’s south-
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