World Footwear

United States

Sales at Nordstrom below expectations

May 19, 2016 / United States
The Seattle-based upscale fashion retailer confirmed that first quarter sales were not in line with expectations, impacting the set of results for the period

Nike and HP get together for 3D printing

May 18, 2016 / United States
Sportswear giant Nike continues focused on 3D printing technology with an aim to deliver innovative products and has signed a deal with information technology company HP

adidas & Under Armour reach settlement

May 18, 2016 / United States
The two sportswear giants have come to an agreement in a Patent Infringement Suit filed by the Germany-based company against the American brand and its subsidiary MapMyFitness

Toms to donate 3 million pairs of shoes

May 13, 2016 / United States
The initiative occurs integrated in the partnership with Children International and is aimed to assist kids in need

Goodyear with new line of shoes

May 12, 2016 / United States
Goodyear Licensed Products, part of the Akron-based company famous for cladding the paws of top race cars and consumer vehicles, has introduced a new line of shoes

Vans and Nintendo in collaboration

May 12, 2016 / United States
The new sneakers line is aimed at the game lovers and is part of Vans intense activity of partnerships with pop culture entities

Under Armour and Bryce Harper continue together

May 12, 2016 / United States
The Baltimore-based company has extended its partnership with Bryce Harper, one of baseball’s brightest young stars

Crocs posts revenue growth

May 11, 2016 / United States
In the first quarter, revenue increased by 6.5%, totaling 279.1 million US dollars. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 9.2% compared to similar period last year

Team USA to wear made-in-Maine shoes

May 11, 2016 / United States
Team USA is going to have red, white and blue boat shoes made in the US during the summer Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro

Pumped: The Art & Craft of Shoemaking

May 9, 2016 / United States
The show, with a vast array of shoes from the Mint’s permanent collection, explore both the cultural history and the meticulous craft of shoemaking

Aéropostale fills for bankruptcy

May 6, 2016 / United States
The US-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for teenagers, has filled for bankruptcy with plans to close around 150 stores in the US and Canada

Wolverine posts falling revenue but keeps confident

May 5, 2016 / United States
The US-based outdoor footwear group has reported revenue declining by 8.5% in the first quarter of the year. CEO said figures exceeded the group’s expectations with the company well positioned to achieve its full-year objectives

Skechers sues maker of Bernie Mev footwear

May 5, 2016 / United States
The US-based company has announced that it filed a lawsuit against Eliya for marketing and distributing footwear that infringes on its Skech-Air product line

Changes in Under Armour’s senior management team

May 4, 2016 / United States
Henry Stafford, Chief Merchandising Officer, has decided to leave Under Armour after six years of service

Dunlop Protective Footwear acquires Onguard

May 3, 2016 / United States
The Netherlands-based protective boots company announced this deal as part of its global growth strategy
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