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Portuguese footwear exports continue to grow

Jan 20, 2015 / Portugal
According to APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, during the first eleven months of the year the industry managed to increment sales abroad by 8%

Americans worried with tensions at US ports

Jan 20, 2015 / United States
Matt Priest from the FDRA, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, is concerned with the  impacts of a work stoppage at the West Coast ports, the key US entering points for footwear imports

Grendene’s net income up by 3.2%

Jan 20, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based footwear company, presented frozen net revenue (+0.5%) for the third quarter of the year. Net income is now recovering and grew 3.2% in the period

Target plans to discontinue Canadian operations

Jan 20, 2015 / Canada
Target Canada is seeking court approval to begin the liquidation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)

New leadership appointments at Pentland Brands

Jan 19, 2015 / United Kingdom
The UK-based company has announced a series of senior leadership appointments, including three new roles providing organisation-wide expertise

Roswell Historical Museum honors Robert Chewning

Jan 14, 2015 / United States
Robert Chewning sold shoes in Roswell for more than 60 years. He owned Chewning Footwear until he was 95

Genesco announces 10% sales increase

Jan 13, 2015 / United States
Genesco Inc. announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10% for the quarter-to-date period ended 3rd of January, from similar period last year

Nobrand’s tour across Europe

Jan 13, 2015 / Portugal
In January 2013 Nobrand established a partnership with Portuguese artist Luio Onassis and created the Mini by Luio. Now the car will tour across Europe

Vulcabras returns to positive net result

Jan 12, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company announced third quarter results, characterized by a recovery in net income, which reached 1.0 million euros

UGG raises 125 000 US dollars for charity

Jan 12, 2015 / United States
UGG partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fifth consecutive year, raising more than 100 000 US dollars for the organization

Footwear exports continue to grow in Vietnam

Jan 9, 2015 / Vietnam
According to Lefaso, the Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association, using data released by the local General Administration of Customs, footwear sales abroad grew by 20.5% in October

Macy’s and J.C. Penney announce closure of stores

Jan 9, 2015 / United States
The two US-based giant retailers announced they are shrinking their physical distribution network, by closing some of the stores currently in business

Modest sales growth for Steve Madden

Jan 9, 2015 / United States
The US-based fashion footwear brand announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31st December 2014 and updated its fiscal year 2014 EPS guidance

Get to know Guava

Jan 8, 2015 / Portugal
One of the most original Portuguese footwear brands with distinctive features such as asymmetric heels, vibrant colors and unique details
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