United States
Foot Locker announces two digits growth
New York based retailer presented sales up by 14.0% and net income growing at 17.4% during the first quarter of the year
New exhibition dedicated to high-heeled shoes
The Brooklyn Museum explores fashion’s most provocative accessory with upcoming exhibition Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe
Pharrell Williams in collaboration with adidas
The new collection will debut this summer and will be created with the singer's eco-friendly Bionic Yarn, which uses plastic debris from the sea
Shoe Carnival announces stable sales
The company presented net sales of 235.8 million USD for the first quarter, a 1.5% increase from similar period last year. Net income declined 3.9% from 9.5 million USD and are now 9.2 million USD
Converse and Maison Martin Margiela renew their collaboration
Converse announced the global launch of its second sneaker collection with the famous French fashion house
Vans supports arts education with its Custom Culture competition
Running for the fifth year the art event challenges high school students across the United States to embrace their creativity by customizing Vans shoes
Crocs new President is announced while the company registers free falling income
In the first quarter of 2014, the company reported frozen sales. Net income for the period declined 68.5%
Orla Kiely and Clarks joined forces to produce new shoe line
The fashion designer has used her retro-style prints on everything from couch cushions to ready-to-wear. Now she has teamed up with British brand Clarks to make her debut with footwear
Paris Hilton is being sued by a footwear company for 2 million USD
A breach-of-contract lawsuit against the celebrity has been launched in New York by Antebi Footwear Group
Business leader of GORE-TEX® Footwear Sport and Outdoor live on World Footwear
The interview follows the recent announcement of an innovative GORE-TEX footwear technology
Steve Madden announces 9.2% increase in net sales
New York city based company announced net sales growth of 9.2% for the first quarter of 2014. Net income for the period is stable at 2013 level
Pharrell Williams supports FromOneHandToAnOTHER
The American artist is taking an active part in the campaign by releasing an array of unique items on a new eBay auction to help underprivileged children
Vibram settles a 3.75 million USD lawsuit over shoes with alleged health benefits
The maker of the famous FiveFingers barefoot-style running shoes has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement over the shoes’ declared health benefits
SKECHERS with 21% growth on net sales
The American company registered net sales of 546.5 million USD in the first quarter of 2014, growing 21.0% from 451.6 million USD in the same period in 2013. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2014 reached 31 million USD up 363.5% compared to 6.7 million USD last year
United States footwear imports with slow growth
In 2013, the United States (US), the largest footwear importer, bought 2 338 million pairs of shoes abroad, valued at 25 317 million USD, a 2% and 4% increase compared to 2012, respectively. Value of exports increased 5.8% notwithstanding relative stability registered in quantities-
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