World Footwear

Shoes

Aerosoles with new CEO

Sep 16, 2015 / United States
R. Shawn Neville was named new Chief Executive Officer of the footwear giant

Truworths in talks to buy footwear chain Office

Sep 16, 2015 / South Africa
South African fashion retailer Truworths International confirmed the existence of talks with privately owned shoe chain Office, a British-based retailer

Brazilian footwear sales to the UAE increase by 22%

Sep 15, 2015 / Brazil
In clear contrast to the 12.3% decline in total international footwear sales in the period January-August, Brazilian exports to the Arab country are growing and totaled 15.7 million US dollars in the period

Helsar creates high-heeled shoe for cycling

Sep 15, 2015 / Portugal
The Portugal-based company, specialized in women’s footwear, has created a new line of shoes, by combining two passions: fashion and biking

Higher shipment volumes support Stella’s performance

Sep 14, 2015 / Hong Kong
The footwear giant announced revenue and profit rising by 10.4% and 2.7%, respectively, in the first half of 2015. Sustained demand and greater capacity utilisation to support performance in second half

Strong results for Genesco

Sep 14, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear and apparel retailer has reported strong sales growth for the second quarter of the current financial year

Quiksilver US launches restructuring process

Sep 11, 2015 / United States
The manufacturer and marketer of surfwear has announced the voluntary proceedings for relief under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for its US subsidiaries

Timberland plants two million trees in China

Sep 10, 2015 / China
The tree-planting drive was announced as an initiative to fight desertification, improve the environment and revive the local agriculture

Jimmy Choo customized bridal shoes

Sep 9, 2015 / United Kingdom
The made to order bridal shoes service presented by the worldwide recognized brand of luxury footwear is now expanding their options

Chinese footwear exports gain value

Sep 8, 2015 / China
According to statistics recently released by CLIA, Chinese footwear exports grew in value in the first 6 months of the year, despite a decline in volume. Chinese economy total exports slump of 8% in July triggering a nightmare on stock markets worldwide

Another billion on the way

Sep 8, 2015 / Portugal
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years profound changes will occur in the international economy and consumer markets, as a result of more women becoming active in the labour markets

The balance of the 80th edition of theMICAM

Sep 7, 2015 / Italy
The latest edition of theMICAM closed on the 4th of September, registering 30 801 visitors, including 16 480 coming from abroad

Hermès presents solid growth

Sep 5, 2015 / France
The group’s consolidated turnover for the first semester reached 2 299 million euros, an increase of 21% at current exchange rates. Excluding currency impact, the growth amounts to 9%

Bata India incorporates new subsidiary

Sep 4, 2015 / India
Way Finders Brands will trade in footwear, apparel and accessories in the wholesale and B2B segments

Caleres reiterates full-year guidance

Sep 4, 2015 / United States
The US-based company announced solid second quarter results and reinforces the guidance for the current year
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