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Informa announces new editions for its US events
The company organising footwear events such as Magic, Project and Coterie, recently announced a new calendar of events for footwear in the US. We have spoken with Jordan Rudow, VP of Events to learn more about the new dates and events
Wolverine announces new leadership appointments
Company and industry veteran Isabel Soriano was promoted to Executive Leadership Team to help expand international growth. Katherine Cousins appointed as Global Brand President of Sperry
Designer Brands returns to profitability
The US-based company registered net sales increasing by 45.6% to 703.2 million US dollars in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to the same period last year. The company highlighted its return to profitability
Dick's Sporting Goods with record results
The sporting goods retailer reported sales and earnings results for the first quarter ended on the 1st of May 2021. Net sales for the first quarter of 2021 increased 119% compared to the first quarter of 2020 and increased 52% compared to the first quarter of 2019
Caleres: net sales increase by 60.8%
Net sales registered by Caleres in the 13 weeks period ended on the 1st of May of 2021 totalled 638.6 million US dollars, up by 60.8% from the first quarter of fiscal 2020
Under Armour raises full year outlook
The Baltimore-based sportswear giant has reported first quarter results marked by 35% growth in revenue. Under Armour updated the outlook for the year to reflect the good performance registered so far
Hoka and UGG drive sales of Deckers Brands
The California-based group announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of March 2021. Decker’s net sales increased by 49.7% in the fourth quarter of the year, and by 19.4% in the full year
Genesco with changes at its Board of Directors
The Nashville-based specialty retailer and branded company, which sells footwear and accessories, has announced new entries to its Board of Directors and the leaving of current directors Kathleen Mason and Marty Dickens
How is COVID-19 impacting footwear retail in different countries?
With the world fast approaching 180 million cases of infected people and with vaccination now in place in several countries, we bring a summary of our latest Flash Reports focused on some key markets
Brazilian footwear exports on the rise
Data released by Abicalçados, the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association, show that footwear exports in the country in April totaled 8.5 million pairs. This represents a 76% increase compared to April 2020
Stuart Weitzman reduces losses substantially
In the fiscal third quarter ended on the 27th of March 2021, Stuart Weitzman managed to significantly cut its operating losses thanks to higher revenue and a reduction in expenses
Rocky Brands with record first quarter results
Net sales of the company increased by 57.3% to 87.7 million US dollars. The wholesale segment sales increased by 69.1% and the retail segment sales increased by 42.0%. Net income increased by 278.1% to 4.5 million US dollars
Amazon to hire 75 000 people
The ecommerce giant is hiring 75 000 employees across fulfilment and transportation. Amazon announced an average starting pay of over 17 US dollars per hour. New hires who show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination receive an additional 100 US dollars
Shoe Carnival with sales jump
The Indiana-based company reported a 122.7% increase in net sales in the first quarter of 2021. Net income for the period reached 43.2 million US dollars, or 3.02 US dollars per diluted share. Shoe Carnival talks about record-breaking quarter
Will Authentic Brands buy Reebok for 1 billion US dollars?
According to what is being reported by the New York Post, the group owning labels such as Nine West and Barney’s has made a proposal of 1 billion US dollars to acquire the sports brand from the adidas portfolio-
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