World Footwear

United States

VF continues with revenue growth

Jul 28, 2015 / United States
Second quarter revenue with steady performance (up by 5% current currency; 10 % currency neutral). Group raises full year earnings outlook

Revenue up by 2.7% at Wolverine

Jul 22, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear giant has announced the second quarter results. Growth continues. Company reaffirms full-year guidance

Unusual Minion shoes raise money for charity

Jul 22, 2015 / United States
10 pairs of Rupert Sanderson-designed shoes, inspired by the film, were sold at auction, raising 42 425 US dollars for charity Art + Practice

AAFA calls for new transparent anti-counterfeiting measures from Alibaba

Jul 21, 2015 / United States
According to the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) the request follows years of unproductive conversations with the Alibaba Group

Superfeet is now completely owned by its employees

Jul 20, 2015 / United States
The Washington-based insole maker has announced that its employee stock ownership program (ESOP) has purchased the balance of the company’s shares now making it 100% employee owned

Nike presents Flyease

Jul 16, 2015 / United States
The new model was announced by the US-based company as the result of a new shoe technology, "the first of its kind". Shoes will help the lives of people with disabilities

1 million US dollars reward for missing shoes

Jul 15, 2015 / United States
The amount has been offered by an anonymous fan for the return of Judy Garland’s Wizard of Oz shoes, which were stolen from a museum in Minnesota a decade ago

Skechers sues Steven Madden

Jul 9, 2015 / United States
The US-based company claims the famous footwear designer is infringing on its Skechers Go Walk footwear line

US footwear industry satisfied with the AGOA renewal

Jul 4, 2015 / United States
The House of Representatives passed a renewal of the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program in June (397 votes against 32)

Crocs with new digital campaign

Jun 30, 2015 / United States
Crocs partnered with advertising agency McKinney to launch a new interactive campaign on Twitter and Facebook

Outstanding year for Nike

Jun 30, 2015 / United States
Revenue generated by the giant sports group was up by 5% in the fourth quarter. Annual revenue growth reached 10%

Asics America terminates agreement with Windsor

Jun 25, 2015 / United States
The athletic footwear company announced that it has terminated its retail operating agreement with Windsor Financial Group, LLC effective immediately

Revenue continues to decline at Quicksilver

Jun 24, 2015 / United States
Revenue down in most regions and in most segments. Currency exchange fluctuations are a major headwind this year, negatively impacting the performance of the company

Coach is heading to India

Jun 22, 2015 / United States
The US-based fashion company plans to enter India with exclusive retail stores

US House of Representatives passes the TPA bill

Jun 19, 2015 / United States
The Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill, a six-year renewal of the trade promotion authority, was approved. The Senate follows. This could fast forward the TPP negotiations
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