United States
Disney in collaboration with luxury shoe designers
Famous footwear designers such as Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman and Salvatore Ferragamo set to redesign Cinderella's iconic glass slipper, accidentally left behind when the clock stroke midnight
Remac Group acquires L’ Amour des Pieds
The US-shoe and accessory company has acquired the rights and intellectual property of the luxe fashion comfort footwear brand
Awards announced for US-based companies
As the balance of year 2014 is made, magazines, consultants and several other US entities announce their choices for the best performing companies of the year
First footwear reservation app launched by adidas
The ability to make reservations is a characteristic of the hospitality industry, where consumers can book in advance a place in a venue at a certain time. Now footwear will have the ability to do it as well
Under Armour with net revenue growth of 32%
The US-based sportswear company revealed quarter four and full year results. Growth continues to distinguish the brands’ performance
New crowdfunding platform uses shoes as currency
Funds2Orgs, a for-profit social enterprise, launched the initiative Shoe Funding through their website allowing any user to raise funds for a special endeavor by collecting new and gently used shoes
Under Armour buys two fitness apps
To further expand its fitness business the Baltimore-based company has acquired Endomondo and MyFitnessPal
Cole Haan opens new Global Innovation Center
The US-based lifestyle footwear and accessories brand announced the opening of its Innovation & Sports Lifestyle Design Center, located at its Global Headquarters in New Hampshire
Skechers named company of the year
The recognition was given by the trade publication Footwear Plus at its Annual Plus Awards. This is the sixth time that Skechers is honored with the Plus Award
Under Armour overtakes adidas in US sportswear market
Last year, adidas lost its number 2 position in the competitive American sportswear market to rival Under Armour, which increased sales in both apparel and footwear at the expense of the Germany-based sportswear giant
New Chief Financial Officer announced at Brown Shoe
The US-based footwear company named Kenneth Hannah as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company, replacing Russ Hammer as of the 16th February onwards
Deckers announces record net sales
The US-based company reported net sales for the third quarter amounting to 784.7 million US dollars, up by 6.6% from similar period last year (736.0 million US dollars)
DSW announces management changes
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced the promotion of several executives. Changes will be effective from today onwards
Steve Madden announces acquisition of Blondo
The famous US-based designer of fashion footwear announced that it has acquired the intellectual property and related assets of Blondo, a fashion-oriented footwear brand specializing in waterproof leather boots
New Balance files complaint against Converse
This complaint follows previous action from rival Converse, against several brands and companies-
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