United States
Genesco acquires footwear licensee Togast
The Nashville-based group has announced the acquisition of leading footwear licensee Togast. Genesco also confirmed it has entered into a new Levi's footwear license agreement
Toms ownership to be taken over by creditors
Toms Shoes LLC’s creditors have agreed to take over the maker of casual footwear in exchange for restructuring its debt, according to a company letter sent to employees and people familiar with the matter
Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association changes name
Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association (RPFMA) was renamed United States Footwear Manufacturers Association (USFMA). www.USFMA.org launched
Brands to spend up to 15 billion US dollars on influencer marketing
According to The Influencer Marketing research report from Business Insider Intelligence brands are set to spend up to 15 billion Us dollars on influencer marketing by 2022
Jordan Brand and Dior in collaboration
During the Fall 2020 Dior men's collection, Maison Dior and Dior men Artistic Director Kim Jones revealed the first silhouette for the forthcoming Jordan Brand x Dior collection: Air Jordan I High OG Dior
Javan Bunch leaves the Rockport Group
The Massachusetts-based footwear company confirmed that Javan Bunch is stepping down as President. He completed little more than a year in the job
Growth of Brazilian exports driven by US market
Between January and November this year 104.2 million pairs of shoes were exported by Brazil, resulting in revenue of 886.3 million US dollars. The US market continues to grow
Crocs: Beth J. Kaplan joins Board of Directors
The US-based footwear brand known for its clogs has appointed Beth J. Kaplan appointed to its Board of Directors effective from the 1st of January 2020
Caleres reports third quarter results
The US-based footwear company has announced consolidated sales of 792.4 million US dollars, up by 2.1% compared to similar period in 2018. Accumulated growth in the year reaches 5%
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Crocs donate to UNICEF
As part of her Brand Ambassador role with Crocs, Priyanka Chopra Jonas secured a partnership between the iconic shoe brand and UNICEF
Shoe Carnival with new share repurchase program
The footwear retailer announced a new 50 million US dollars share repurchase program. At the same time Shoe Carnival also announced the payment of a quarterly dividend to shareholders
US-China trade deal reached
The US announced an agreement on a "phase one" trade deal with China on Friday, 13th of December
Kate Spade CEO & Brand President leaves Tapestry
The New York-based group has announced that Anna Bakst, CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade, will be departing the company at the end of the calendar year
Caleres announces quarterly dividend
The St-Louis-based footwear group announced a quarterly dividend of 0.07 US dollars per share. Payment is due on the 9th January 2020
Wolverine reinforces efforts to address PFAS
Company will fund 69.5 million US dollars in a municipal water extension to more than 1 000 properties. Wolverine continues its environmental remediation-
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