World Footwear

United States

Nike grants 1.6 million US dollars to support students

Feb 8, 2016 / United States
Nike and the Nike School Innovation Fund awarded a total of 1.6 million US dollars in grants to 71 Oregon high schools

Skechers is Company of the Year

Feb 4, 2016 / United States
Skechers has been named 2015 Company of the Year and honored with a design excellence award in the Athleisure category. Awards were attributed by the trade publication Footwear Plus

Kohl's with flat sales

Feb 4, 2016 / United States
The specialty department store total sales increasing by 0.8% in the fourth quarter and 1.0% for fiscal 2015

Christian Louboutin with capsule edition for Moda Operandi

Feb 3, 2016 / United States
As part of its 5th anniversary celebration, luxury e-commerce site Moda Operandi has paired with five designers to create limited edition and exclusive capsule collections

Kevin Plank donates 5 million US dollars to the Baltimore community

Feb 3, 2016 / United States
Under Armour's CEO donation is aimed to the new East Baltimore community center. The US-based footwear giant is also contributing with 1.3 million US dollars

Steve Madden with 5.3% growth in revenue

Jan 28, 2016 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children announced net sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015

Coach’s net sales up by 4%

Jan 27, 2016 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced its second quarter results

Foot Locker and Pensole in collaboration

Jan 20, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear giant and the specialized footwear design academy get together as part of the initiative Fuel the Future of Footwear

Pat O'Malley named President of the Saucony brand

Jan 15, 2016 / United States
US-based footwear giant Wolverine World Wide announced the appointment of the new President of the Saucony brand, who will succeed Richie Woodworth

Shoe Carnival reiterates sales and earnings outlook

Jan 15, 2016 / United States
The US–based footwear and accessories retailer announced the reiteration of its sales and earnings outlook for the fourth quarter ending on the 30th of January

AAFA names Rick Helfenbein President & CEO

Jan 13, 2016 / United States
The American Apparel & Footwear Association Board of Directors announced that Rick Helfenbein, an experienced apparel and footwear executive and current AAFA Chairman, will take on the role of President and CEO starting on the 15th of February

Sales growth at Steve Madden

Jan 13, 2016 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of December

Traffic Shoes files for bankruptcy

Jan 11, 2016 / United States
The US-based shoe retailer and its related companies have filed for bankruptcy. Owner aims to  close stores and restructure costs

Under Armour launches connected fitness product portfolio

Jan 8, 2016 / United States
The US-based company announced its first connected fitness system, which includes a HealthBox Powered by the app UA Record and the brand’s first smart shoes

Two Ten Footwear Foundation raises record funds

Jan 8, 2016 / United States
The US-based charitable foundation announced that it raised 3.15 million US dollars with its 2015 VIP Dinner, Auction and Annual Gala. Money will be used in its activities with the community

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