World Footwear

United States

Nike to focus on innovation for golf footwear and apparel

Aug 5, 2016 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant announced plans to accelerate innovation in its Golf footwear and apparel business. With this new focus, Nike Golf will transition out of equipment, including clubs, balls and bags

DSW expands kids line nationwide

Jul 28, 2016 / United States
The US-based brand is preparing to extend its successful e-commerce shop into roughly 200 brick and mortar locations

Columbia Sportswear with mixed quarter results

Jul 28, 2016 / United States
Net sales for the period increased by 2% but the net loss aggravated, compared to similar period in 2015

Skechers victory in trademark dispute with Converse

Jul 21, 2016 / United States
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Invalidated Converse's Registered and Common Law Trademarks in the Chuck Taylor Midsole Design. A winning step for Skechers in a dispute with Converse

DSW announces donation to Bikers Against Child Abuse

Jul 18, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced the winner of this year's Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program

New CEO at Coach

Jul 15, 2016 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands  announced the appointment of Wendy Kahn as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President (Stuart Weitzman)

VF’s revenue in line with expectations

Jul 12, 2016 / United States
First quarter revenue totaled 2.8 billion US dollars, up by 2% on a currency neutral basis. International revenue up by 1% (up by 4% currency neutral)

International revenue drives Nike’s growth

Jul 5, 2016 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear giant has announced the 2016 financial results. Strong global demand fueled revenue increases across nearly all geographies in fiscal 2016, while robust international revenue drove growth in the fourth quarter

Under Armour opens UA Lighthouse manufacturing and design center

Jul 4, 2016 / United States
State-of-the-art facility in the US will be dedicated to activities focused on product and process innovation


Dick's Sporting Goods buys Sports Authority name

Jul 4, 2016 / United States
The Pennsylvania-headquartered company triumphed at the auction for Sports Authority Holdings Inc.’s brand name and intellectual property rights with a bid of 15 million US dollars

Aquazzura with legal action against Steve Madden

Jul 1, 2016 / United States
The Italy-based company is seeking protection for its designs. A suit has been filled at a federal court in New York

700 000 US dollars’ worth of fake UGG products seized

Jun 30, 2016 / United States
UGG (a division of Deckers Brands) partnering with local and federal law enforcement agencies helped to identify over 3 660 pairs of fake UGG products

Reebok & Kendrick Lamar team up again

Jun 23, 2016 / United States
Reebok Classic and American rapper renovated their partnership, this time adding a personal touch to the brand’s Classic Leather silhouette

Aldo participates in the Race Across America

Jun 22, 2016 / United States
The Canada-based brand formed a team for the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3 000 miles bike race. Employees and executives of the company are taking part in the challenge

Michael Kors with senior management promotions

Jun 17, 2016 / United States
Philippa Newman was promoted to President of the Accessories and Footwear business. Michele Chan promoted to President of Women’s Ready-to-Wear
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