World Footwear

United States

Under Armour updates 2016 outlook

Jun 16, 2016 / United States
The Baltimore-based company is revising its outlook for the year following recent developments related to the bankruptcy proceedings of The Sports Authority

Highlights from FFANY

Jun 16, 2016 / United States
The latest edition of the New York event, which took place between the 7th and the 9th of June, rolled out a number of new initiatives and services, while showing the trends and new lines for Spring 17

Dolly Parton shoes in auction

Jun 11, 2016 / United States
The American country singer autographed a pair of high heels that will be auctioned off on eBay and whose profits will benefit the charity Soles 4 Souls

Aeropostale gets 160 million US dollars loan

Jun 10, 2016 / United States
The US-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for teenagers has filled for bankruptcy last May. Now an US court has approved financing that may help the fashion retailer stay in business and complete its restructuring process

Shoe-themed hotel to open in St. Louis

Jun 9, 2016 / United States
Entrepreneur Jim Osher has announced plans to open a new accommodation establishment

Feetz and DSW partner in 3D printing footwear project

Jun 8, 2016 / United States
The company using 3D printing technology to make custom fit shoes and the footwear retailer announced a new strategic partnership to market affordable custom fit 3D printed shoes

Two Ten and FDRA announce online career marketplace

Jun 7, 2016 / United States
The two organisations got together to develop a new footwear jobs website dedicated to the footwear industry

Record sales at Deckers

Jun 6, 2016 / United States
The US-based company specialised in designing, marketing and distributing footwear, apparel and accessories, announced that its fourth quarter sales grew by 11.2% to a record 378.6 million US dollars

NBA and Under Armour partner to launch NBA Fit App

Jun 4, 2016 / United States
The National Basketball Association announced today the launch of its first fitness app, in partnership with the sportswear giant. It will be available for download on the App Store and Google Play

Nike with management changes

Jun 3, 2016 / United States
The US-based company announced new appointments with an aim to drive continued innovation and strong consumer connections globally

Michael Kors acquires Greater China licensee

Jun 1, 2016 / United States
The acquisition of Michael Kors (HK) Limited, the exclusive licensee of the Company in China, is now confirmed. The deal reached 500 million US dollars in cash, still subject to adjustments

Profitability above expectations at Genesco

May 27, 2016 / United States
Despite a 2% decrease in sales the company manage to consolidate profitability and to increase earnings from continuous operations

DSW reduces sales and earnings guidance

May 26, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced financial results for the quarter with a decrease in comparable sales. The company adjusted their guidance based on current state of the business

UCLA and Under Armour announce agreement

May 24, 2016 / United States
The University of California, Los Angeles and the sportswear giant have set up a new 15-year performance footwear and apparel agreement

Record net sales by Shoe Carnival

May 20, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer has reported results for the first quarter ended on the 30th of April. Record net sales of 260.5 million US dollars were registered
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