Shoes
Hong Kong-Abu Dhabi investors running to buy Reebok
A consortium of investors is launching a bid to buy Reebok from adidas AG in a move that, if successful, would terminate the eight years union of the sneaker makers, which showed disappointing results
Final Call! Join the 2014 World Footwear Congress!
The 5th edition of the World Footwear Congress, organized by CEC, the Confederation Europeenne de la Chaussure l'Industrie, will take place in Léon (Mexico) on the 24th and 25th of November. A two-day event dedicated to the discussion of current issues and overall impact on the footwear industry with speakers from various countries and different areas of the sector
Portuguese footwear exports continue upward trend
According to APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, during the first eight months of the year the industry managed to increment sales abroad by 9.4%
Footwear brand Skechers signs with Ringo Starr
One of the world’s most famous drummer is set to appear in the company’s global marketing campaign for Skechers Relaxed Fit footwear. The new multimedia campaign featuring Ringo Starr will begin next Spring
Foundation Louis Vuitton opens doors to the public
Monday 27th of October 2014 marks the public inauguration of the building designed by architect Frank Gehry. The space will become a new location in Paris for contemporary French and international artistic creation
Footwear company Wolverine with 6.3% growth in net income
US based company reported revenue down by 0.8% in the third quarter versus the prior year financial results, but in line with the company's previous guidance. Despite that small deterioration, net income was consolidated
Co-founder of Quiksilver to retire and take non-executive role
The surf-led fashion company announced that Bob McKnight will retire as Chairman. Further changes announced to the leadership team
Tata to expand footwear production and create thousands of new jobs
Indian conglomerate Tata has announced it aims to triple the size of its footwear factory, based near its largest tannery in Dewas
Athletic and outdoor footwear with robust sales in the US
According to the NPD Group, summertime athletic and outdoor footwear sales reached 3.0 billion US dollars and grew 5% during the 14 weeks ending 20th September
Nike named most valuable sports brand
The sportswear maker Nike heads the latest Forbes Fab 40 list which rates the most valuable sports brands, teams, athletes, and events in the world
Marka signs first deal with Cristiano Ronaldo’s CR7 Footwear
The retail company has been named the exclusive franchise operator for Persian Gulf’s countries for CR7 Footwear products and the agreement should result in the opening of 11 stores
European footwear exports to Russia decline
European Union exports in the first semester impacted by the instability in the east region. Decline reached 13.8%
Footwear company Stella with rising profit
Net profit attributable to shareholders increased 4.6% during the first semester of the year as a reflection of the improvement on global economy, the company believes. Sales were up by 3.6%-
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