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Josefinas launches line Women for Women

Aug 3, 2015 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand announced the launch of a new line of ballet flats honoring the feminine friendship while having solidarity objectives

Deckers loss widens

Aug 2, 2015 / United States
Net sales for the first quarter up by 1.1% in reported basis. Gross margin was down and net loss aggravated in the period

GDS whets the appetite for the new season

Aug 1, 2015 / Germany
The statement comes from the GDS trade fair organization, after the summer edition of the event, which took place between the 29th and the 31st of July in Düsseldorf

Nike plans new shoe factory in Indonesia

Jul 31, 2015 / Vietnam
According to Indonesia Investments, a local investment and development company, the sportswear giant is consolidating its presence in the country, setting a new manufacturing facility

World Footwear Yearbook: 2015 edition is now available

Jul 30, 2015 / World
During a press conference held on the 30th of July in Düsseldorf at the GDS trade fair, APICCAPS revealed the most recent figures for the 2014 worldwide footwear industry

Steve Madden’s net income continues to fall

Jul 30, 2015 / United States
The designer and marketer of footwear and accessories for women, men and children announced sales increase of 9.4% in the second quarter. Notwithstanding net income deterioration was registered

Under Armour announces strategic partnerhips in Germany

Jul 28, 2015 / Germany
The US-based company has set up a multi-year partnership with FC St. Pauli and announced the extension of its partnership with Austria Ski Federation OESV

Get to know Macosmi

Jul 27, 2015 / Portugal
In business since 1997, Macosmi is a good example of the reinvention process operated by the Portuguese footwear industry main players

Asics announces organizational restructuring

Jul 27, 2015 / Japan
The Japan-based company has announced an optimization of its global operations through the restructuring of the organization and the hiring new management leaders. The aim is to boost its Center of Excellence

Pensole partners with Denmark’s Kolding School of Design

Jul 27, 2015 / Denmark
Five-week iPensole master class to be held in Kolding (Denmark) will be sponsored by ECCO

Solid sales growth at Hermès

Jul 24, 2015 / France
French-based company announced sales increase by 21% at current rates and 9% at constant rates. The group’s consolidated turnover for the first semester totaled 2 299 million euros

Düsseldorf goes Shoes

Jul 23, 2015 / Germany
The second edition of OUT OF THE BOX will take place during the GDS trade fair, between the 29th and the 31st of July

Revenue up by 2.7% at Wolverine

Jul 22, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear giant has announced the second quarter results. Growth continues. Company reaffirms full-year guidance

Unusual Minion shoes raise money for charity

Jul 22, 2015 / United States
10 pairs of Rupert Sanderson-designed shoes, inspired by the film, were sold at auction, raising 42 425 US dollars for charity Art + Practice

AAFA calls for new transparent anti-counterfeiting measures from Alibaba

Jul 21, 2015 / United States
According to the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) the request follows years of unproductive conversations with the Alibaba Group
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