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Eco Friendly Shoes - a profitable opportunity

May 25, 2017 / World
Many footwear startups and professionals have realized that following consumer preferences can be highly profitable. In fact, we’re not talking only about aesthetics and comfort, but other features that consumers are demanding in their shoes, such as eco-friendly materials

Smart Shoes - When design and comfort isn't enough

May 9, 2017 / Innovation
Footwear companies have been partnering up with technological agencies to create innovative shoes with features and functions that go well beyond design

Declining sales at Shoe Carnival

May 3, 2017 / United States
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories announced comparable stores sales results for the first fiscal quarter ended on the 29th of April and an updated outlook for annual net sales

Vietnamese brands aiming to conquer the local market

May 2, 2017 / Vietnam
Although the number of local brands is still very low companies are looking to conquer the potential of a 92 million people market

Revenue up by 7% at Under Armour

Apr 28, 2017 / United States
The growth in revenue, generated by both the wholesale and the direct-to-consumer segments, gives the company a good start into the new fiscal year

Executive changes at DSW

Apr 27, 2017 / United States
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer has announced new executive appointments

Wolverine with drop in revenue

Apr 26, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear giant underlined that results were in line with the original outlook, despite the falls registered in their revenue. Store closures registered in 2016 will continue in the new fiscal year

Asics rewarded for sustainability efforts

Apr 25, 2017 / United States
The worldwide-known sportswear brand was been awarded with the EPA's ENERGY STAR and announces plans for new sustainability projects

adidas expects improvement in US margins while China margins stabilise

Apr 25, 2017 / United States
The Germany-based sportswear giant expects its operating margin in China to shrink slightly in the long term, while its US margin should grow markedly in the near term. This is the belief of the new Chief Executive Officer Kasper Rorsted

There will be no space for those who position themselves ignoring sustainability

Apr 21, 2017 / Brazil
At least this is the belief of José Fernando Bello, Executive Chairman of the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), who discussed the pressing issues of the tanning industry with the worldfootwear.com

Skechers crosses the billion-dollar threshold

Apr 21, 2017 / United States
The company’s first quarter financial results set a quarterly net sales record, as Skechers announces its first billion-dollar-plus quarter

More than a brand, a lifestyle

Apr 20, 2017 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based company Pedro Almeida owns this contemporary brand based on a combination craftsmanship and design

Foot Locker updates outlook

Apr 20, 2017 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer updated its first quarter and full year 2017 outlook in light of the previously noted slow start to the fiscal year in February

APLF visitors and participants benefit from a wide range of services

Apr 19, 2017 / Hong Kong
The latest edition of the APLF Leather & Materials+ and Fashion Access took place from the 29th of March to the 31st of March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

ISlide expands distribution network

Apr 18, 2017 / United States
The Boston based footwear-company announces new deals with important retailers Neiman Marcus, LIDS, Urban Outfitters and Fanatics
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