United States
US footwear imports up by 6%
2015 import numbers have just been released by the US authorities. According to the FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America), the impressive close of the year is clear with the highest December dollar and volume totals on record
Wolverine Worldwide’s fourth-quarter earnings up by 33%
US-based footwear giant closed the year with revenue and earnings in line with expectations. The company is satisfied with the recently operated strategic reorganization of its operations
FDRA fights for greater IP protections for US footwear industry
The claim was made by the Association’s President in a moment when counterfeits and seizures surge
Crocs closes the year with declining sales
The US-based company has announced the results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year. Drop in sales has reached 9.0% in 2015
Fifth consecutive year of record earnings for Foot Locker
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer, reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year. Again, outstanding results marked the performance of the company
Wolverine to close more stores
The Rockford-based footwear and apparel manufacturer made the announcement during its fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call
Kohl's to close underperforming stores
The Wisconsin-based clothing and footwear retailer plans to close 18 stores this year, while it seeks to cut costs and find the balance between its brick-and-mortar presence and the online business
adidas and Wanderlust announced integrated partnership
The sportswear giant and the producer of large-scale lifestyle festival events focusing on yoga, music and wellness, established a multi-year partnership focusing on the millennial athletic enthusiasts
Steve Madden’s profit up by 22%
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children reported net income in the fourth quarter with two digits increase, totaling 25.7 million US dollars
Foot Locker announces capital spending for 2016
The US-based specialty athletic retailer announced that its Board of Directors had authorized two capital allocation initiatives that will elevate investment in the business operations and provide additional returns to shareholders
DSW acquires Ebuys
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ebuys, a leading e-commerce off-price footwear and accessories retailer
Gary Champion rejoins Clarks
The US-based subsidiary of C&J Clark Limited confirmed the footwear veteran will serve as President of Clarks Americas, effective immediately
Deckers to close stores after a challenging quarter
The US-based company specialised in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016
Wolverine with new operating structure
The newly announced brand operating groups are Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group, Wolverine Boston Group and Wolverine Heritage Group. Key leadership appointments were also made known
Michael Kors with 6.3% revenue growth
The global luxury lifestyle brand announced the results for the third quarter of the 2015 fiscal year-
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