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adidas looking for buyers for its golf business
The Germany-based group announced it will focus on further strengthening its golf footwear and apparel business through the adidas Golf brand
Timberland sets 2020 sustainability goals
The company unveiled the Timberland Environmental Product Standards (TEPS) due to be implemented across all product categories, while it announced the new five-year performance targets
Asics to be national partner of Girls on the Run
The non profit organization working with young girls has announced the extension of the partnership with Asics, who will become its National Footwear Partner
China leather industry expected to keep on track
Moderate growth in revenue and profits is expected for 2016 according to CLIA, the China Leather Industry Association, notwithstanding the uncertainty in overseas markets which poses various challenges for exports
Burberry posts disappointing sales
The luxury British-based brand reported a 1% decline in total revenue, reflecting negative growth in retail, wholesale and licensing. Such disappointing second-half sales let the company to warn on profit for the current fiscal year
Lemon Jelly's first pop-up store in Asia
The brand is part of Portuguese-based Procalçado, a group of companies with 4 decades of experience in the footwear industry
Steve Madden announces stable results
Net sales increased by 1.7% in the first quarter. Net income grew by 1.0% in the same period
FFANY names winners of scholarship
The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) and Arsutoria School in Milan have announced the winners and finalists of the 2016 Joseph C. Moore Footwear Scholarship
Singapore women spend more than 200 000 US dollars on shoes
A survey reveals women spend up to 204 000 US dollars on shoes in their lifetime, with 120 000 US dollars reserved for designer shoes
adidas removes plastic bags from its own retail stores
The Germany-based group has announced it will eliminate approximately 70 million plastic shopping bags per year, another step in its sustainability strategy
adidas sues Ecco over trademark infringement
Last week Adidas America Inc. and parent company adidas AGhas filed a lawsuit in the U. District Court of Oregon against Ecco USA Inc. and Ecco SKO A/S over its three-stripe mark
Record quarter revenue at Skechers
Net sales in the first quarter totaled 978.8 million US dollars, which compares to 768.0 million US dollars in similar period in the previous year, an increase of 27.4%
Sears Holdings to close 78 stores
The Illinois-based group owner of retail store brands Sears and Kmart believes the decision aims to accelerate its transformation and its return to profitability
NAE Vegan launches line of shoes made using pineapple
No Animal Exploitation (NAE) is a sustainable brand based in Portugal and specialized in manufacturing vegan shoes. Now they are venturing into a new line of footwear using a material made from pineapple leaves
Salvatore Ferragamo CEO to exit by end of 2016
Michele Norsa will leave the end of the year after a decade at the service of the Italy-based luxury goods maker-
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