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Spanish footwear exports down by 1%

Jun 9, 2017 / Spain
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, the value of footwear exports has fallen in the first trimester of the year, compared to similar period in 2016. Volume of exports up by 3.4%

Footwear business down at giant Belle

Jun 9, 2017 / China
The China-based group has reported declining revenue for its footwear business in fiscal year 2016/17. Sporstwear and apparel registered double digit revenue growth

Schuh with 9% growth in profits

Jun 8, 2017 / United Kingdom
The Livingston-based company has revealed rising profits and sales while announcing full-year results. Schuh continues with its store expansion plan

Caleres announces sales growth

Jun 7, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear giant reported increasing sales for the first quarter of 2017 (+8%). Based on the results for the period the company decided to maintain the guidance for fiscal 2017

Wolverine to license Stride Rite to Vida Shoes

Jun 7, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear giant announced it has agreed to enter into a global, multi-year licensing agreement of the Stride Rite brand to Vida Shoes International

Rihanna & Puma: a profitable partnership

Jun 6, 2017 / World
Partnerships between brands and celebrities have proven to be very profitable. Puma increased its results due to a partnership with Rihanna

4 alternatives to leather

Jun 5, 2017 / World
Leather is probably one of the most used materials in the footwear and the apparel industry. However, new materials are becoming popular

The shoes that glow at night

Jun 5, 2017 / World
adidas is showing that it wants to be on the edge of innovation in the footwear industry. The brand is releasing shoes that glow at night. How will consumers react to it?

Stable sales at DSW

Jun 2, 2017 / United States
The Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer, announced financial results for the thirteen week period ended on the 29th of April. First quarter sales increased by 1.4%

Sue Rechner new Merrell’s President

Jun 1, 2017 / United States
She will report directly to the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group President, Todd Spaletto, who recently joined Wolverine Worldwid  from The North Face

Why you should pay attention to Nike's manufacturing process

May 31, 2017 / World
Manufacturing is an essential part of any businesses. In the footwear industry, many companies focus on improving the way production works to increase margins and profits

Declining sales by Genesco

May 31, 2017 / United States
The Tennessee-based group has announced sales down by 1% during the first quarter of the year, as a result of numerous challenges

Footwear imports are on the high in Indonesia

May 30, 2017 / Indonesia
According to the Indonesia Investments Agency players in the country are concerned with the sharp growth of footwear imports. The growth rate of footwear imports is outpacing the growth of exports

Why footwear startups could be a threat

May 29, 2017 / World
Flexibility allows footwear startups to easily adapt to the market, but is it enough to pose a serious threat to established companies in this industry?

Challenges & opportunities in sourcing countries

May 26, 2017 / World
With the demographic & economic changes that are occurring, will China remain as the main sourcing country for footwear?
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