Shoes
World footwear production reaches new record
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
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%
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
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
Italians worried about the industry's performance
The Italian Footwear Association announced data revealing a serious risk of another decline in domestic footwear production. If this forecast reveals accurate, it will mean Italian production will be under the 200 million pairs threshold for the 3rd time in just 6 years
Jordan' shoes sold by 33 thousand US dollars
A pair of Converse shoes allegedly worn by Michael Jordan when he played at the University of North Carolina were sold for 33 387 US dollars by Grey Flannel Auctions
Rihanna named global Puma ambassador
Puma and singer, actress and fashion designer Rihanna announced a new multi-year partnership, kicking off in January 2015, with the Barbados-born personality becoming a global ambassador for the brand
Genesco with 8% increase in net sales
The company reported results for the third quarter ended on the 1st of November 2014 characterized by net sales growth
adidas launches boot in honor of Leo Messi's childhood city
The giant sportswear has revealed adidas Messi mirosar10, a new pair of boots to celebrate the childhood of Leo Messi and his upbringing in Rosario, Argentina
Shoes are the main character in new book by APICCAPS
The Portuguese Footwear Association has published its second edition of the Portuguese Soul book
New Crocs CEO announced
The US-based footwear company announced Gregg Ribatt, an experienced industry's executive, as their new Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to take in the new role in late January 2015
Miguel Plascencia, President of the Organising Committee of the World Footwear Congress, live on World Footwear
Following the 5th edition of the World Footwear Congress held in León last November, we have spoken to Miguel Plascencia
Pacific Brands sells Brand Collective business
Three agreements to sell the Brand Collective business in the footwear, apparel and sport categories were announced in November and have been completed on the 1st of December
DSW presents sales growth
Ohio-based company announced reported sales increasing by 5.8% to 669.9 million US dollars in the thirteen week period ended 1st November. Adjusted sales for the period increased by 7.2%
Ready to Fly presented by Foot Locker and Jordan
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer and the Jordan brand lunched its Ready to Fly campaign featuring NBA star Russell Westbrook-
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