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Coach confirms acquisition of Stuart Weitzman

Jan 7, 2015 / United States
Modern luxury accessories and lifestyle company Coach announced the definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to acquire Stuart Weitzman. The transaction can reach up to 574 million US dollars

Brazilians anticipate negative 2014

Jan 6, 2015 / Brazil
According to Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, during 2014 worrying decreases were registered across all industry's indicators

Coach might close deal to buy Stuart Weitzman soon

Jan 6, 2015 / United States
Accessories retailer Coach Inc. is being quoted as being in the final stage of the process to acquire shoe company Stuart Weitzman

Alpargatas consolidates revenue growth

Jan 5, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company posted consolidated net revenue up by 4.5% in the third quarter of the year. Net income totaled 17.2 million euros, down by 25% from similar period last year

Get to know ShoeKonnect

Jan 5, 2015 / India
A group of students from Delhi University created ShoeKonnect, a social online pllatform aiming to link the footwear industry

Mac DeMarco's old shoes sold for 21 100 US dollars

Jan 5, 2015 / Canada
The artist’s trainers, worn during its live tour in 2014 have been sold on ebay. Money obtained with the sale will benefit a non-profit music and mentoring programme for women

Hermès with solid results

Jan 2, 2015 / France
Sales for the third quarter were up by 10.6% (11.1% at constant rates), reaching 990.6 million euros

Crocs involved in legal battle

Dec 31, 2014 / India
Several Indian agency news are stating that the US-based firm is pursuing legal action against several companies over alleged trademark violations

Nobrand’s distribution strategy for 2015

Dec 31, 2014 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand announced they will open their first flagship in Colombia, while reinforcing the presence in China and launching a new product line

The challenges of the footwear industry under discussion in León

Dec 30, 2014 / Mexico
On the 24th and 25th of November the footwear industry gathered in the Mexican city of León to discuss the thematic Keeping one step Ahead: Meeting the challenges of the Footwear sector

Under Armour signs deal with Andy Murray

Dec 30, 2014 / United States
The tennis player is being said to have officially terminated his association with sportswear giant Adidas and signed a four-year deal with the US-based company

World footwear production reaches new record

Dec 29, 2014 / World
According to the World Footwear Yearbook the production of footwear in 2013 crossed the 22 billion pair threshold for the first time

Foot Locker with 15% growth in net income

Dec 25, 2014 / United States
The New York-based athletic retailer reported financial results for its third quarter ended November 1st, with net income reaching 120 million US dollars, or 0.82 US dollars per share. Sales for the quarter were up by 7%

Nike’s revenue up by 15%

Dec 24, 2014 /
The sportswear giant announced financial results for its second quarter ended 30th November. Strong consumer demand drove revenue growth across the portfolio. Net income with two digits increase

Portuguese footwear exports reach new record

Dec 23, 2014 / Portugal
According to the Portuguese Footwear Association, APICCAPS, exports of footwear will register in 2014 a new record as the industry’ sales abroad will cross the 1 850 million euros threshold
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