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Best quarter ever for Puma

May 6, 2019 / Germany
Puma's sales growth continued in the first quarter of 2019. Sales rose by 15.3% currency-adjusted to 1 319.3 million euros (+16.6% reported) compared to 1 131.1 million euros last year. CEO announces best quarter ever

Good quarter at Under Armour elevates outlook

May 6, 2019 / United States
The Baltimore-based sportwear giant reported first quarter results with revenue up by 2% (3% in currency neutral). Good performance in the quarter resulted in updated 2019 full year outlook

Xtep International to buy K-Swiss

May 3, 2019 / China
PRC-based sportswear enterprise Xtep International Holdings Limited announced plans to acquire E-Land Footwear USA Holdings Inc., the parent company for brands K-Swiss, Palladium and Suprabrands

Genesco with new stock repurchase authorization

May 3, 2019 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear specialty retailer announced today that its board of directors has authorized it to repurchase up to 100 million US dollars of the company's common stock

Tod's confirms dividend distribution

May 3, 2019 / Italy
In the same ordinary meeting which approved the Financial Statements for the year ended in December 2018, shareholders also confirmed the distribution of dividends

Stella to continue re-allocating production

May 2, 2019 / Hong Kong
The footwear giant announced the first results of the year. Revenue in the first quarter of the year was marked by a 6.1% increase compared to similar period last year

London leads opening of global luxury stores

May 2, 2019 / United Kingdom
Despite the current challenges within the UK retail market, London took the global top spot for luxury store openings in 2018, according to research from international real estate advisor Savills

Mimi Vaughn named Genesco COO

May 2, 2019 / United States
The US-based company announced Mimi Eckel Vaughn as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective from the 1st of May. In addition to her new role, Vaughn will continue as Chief Financial Officer until someone else is appointed

Nike to move into new London headquarters

May 1, 2019 / United Kingdom
With the lease on its current UK headquarters set to expire in 2020, the US-based sportswear has reportedly signed a long-term lease for a new 11-storey building in the North London district of King’s Cross

New Director for ShoesRoom by Momad

May 1, 2019 / Spain
Clara Martín Fernández has been appointed the new Commercial Director for ShoesRoom by Momad

A'RCOPEDICO’s new store

Apr 29, 2019 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear brand inaugurated its first store in downtown Lisbon, which opened to the public on the 27th of April. The new store will also market the collections of Easy Walk Experience, Arcopedico's second brand

The new FN Platform

Apr 29, 2019 / United States
Informa has revealed a new show strategy for FN Platform. Changes will be in place for the next edition of the show in August, which is taking place from the 12th to the 14th

Steve Madden with record quarter

Apr 26, 2019 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced financial results for the first quarter ended on the 31st of March

Josefinas launch new mules with a mission

Apr 26, 2019 / Portugal
Portuguese-based brand Josefinas continues to support women in many ways. Imagine is the first collaboration with Ibukun Jesusanmi, a British designer with Nigerian origins, whose illustrations, called Colorful Faces, give originality and amusement to footwear

Saucony appoints Shawn Hoy as VP of product

Apr 25, 2019 / United States
One of the business divisions of Wolverine Worldwide Inc. ,Saucony, appointed Nike veteran Shawn M. Hoy to Vice President of global product, effective immediately. He will report directly to Anne Cavasssa, President of the division
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