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Deckers with record net sales
US based company announced second quarter sales increasing by 24.2% to a record 480.3 million US dollars led by the UGG brand
Skechers named Company of the Year by Footwear News
The US based footwear business has been granted the recognition for 2014 Company of the Year by the trade publication Footwear News in its annual FN Achievement Awards
Palladin buys stake of luxury shoemaker
The Boston-based private equity firm has announced a new agreement to acquire a majority interest in Harrys of London, marking this the second major footwear deal in the past few months, following the deal with Aerosoles in June
Crocs with 4.8% increase in revenue
US based footwear company announced its results for the third quarter of the current fiscal year. Global revenue was up in the period, despite deterioration in the Asian markets
Skechers announces record net sales
Total net sales for the third quarter of the current fiscal year reached 674.3 million US dollars compared to 515.8 million US dollars for similar period in 2013, an increase of 30.7%
TOMS and Target team up for a charitable lifestyle collection
Blake Mycoskie, TOM’s founder, has announced the partnership with a video where he admits his excitement with the deal. The new products will be available in stores on November 16th, just in time for the holidays
Steve Madden with 0.7% decrease on net sales
US based footwear company announced the results for the third quarter's net sales. Other numbers will be known next week
DSW announces second annual national shoe lover day
The new marketing campaign of the US based footwear company will give away 1 pair of shoes in every 25 purchases
Converse sues dozens of companies over Chuck Taylor imitations
The US based shoe company, which is a subsidiary of Nike, is suing 31 different companies (including both retailers and manufacturers) for allegedly copying its Chuck Taylor all star shoes
Footwear brand Skechers signs with Ringo Starr
One of the world’s most famous drummer is set to appear in the company’s global marketing campaign for Skechers Relaxed Fit footwear. The new multimedia campaign featuring Ringo Starr will begin next Spring
Footwear company Wolverine with 6.3% growth in net income
US based company reported revenue down by 0.8% in the third quarter versus the prior year financial results, but in line with the company's previous guidance. Despite that small deterioration, net income was consolidated
Co-founder of Quiksilver to retire and take non-executive role
The surf-led fashion company announced that Bob McKnight will retire as Chairman. Further changes announced to the leadership team
Athletic and outdoor footwear with robust sales in the US
According to the NPD Group, summertime athletic and outdoor footwear sales reached 3.0 billion US dollars and grew 5% during the 14 weeks ending 20th September
Nike named most valuable sports brand
The sportswear maker Nike heads the latest Forbes Fab 40 list which rates the most valuable sports brands, teams, athletes, and events in the world
Footwear retailer DSW continues its expansion in the US
DSW Inc.’s expansion drive is following a very dynamic pace this year. The company just announced the opening of three new stores-
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