World Footwear

United States

Stable quarter for Shoe Carnival

May 25, 2018 / United States
In the first three months of the new fiscal year, Sehoe Carnival's net sales increased by 1.6% totaling 257.4 million US dollars. In the same period, comparable store sales increased by 1.3% and earnings per diluted share increased by 72.9% to 0.83 US dollars

Exceeding expectations at Deckers

May 24, 2018 / United States
The California-based designer, marketer and distributor of casual lifestyle products announced fourth quarter and full year results, marked by record yearly revenue. Expectations surpassed

Tapestry announces departure of Creative Director

May 23, 2018 / United States
The New York-based house of luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced the resignation of Stuart Weitzman Creative Director Giovanni Morelli. The company has commenced a search for a new creative leader

Saucony appoints new President

May 22, 2018 / United States
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the appointment of Anne Cavassa as President of Saucony, effective immediately

Rockport receives bankruptcy court approval

May 17, 2018 / United States
The Rockport Group LLC announced approval from the US Bankruptcy Court for Delaware for all of the company’s First Day motions has been received, which will support the business operations as the company completes the previously announced court-supervised sale process

Ken C. Hicks moves into new role

May 16, 2018 / United States
Academy Sports + Outdoors has announced that Ken C. Hicks has been appointed Chairman and CEO. Departing CEO J.K. Symancyk is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity

Brazil: new leader in main exports destinations

May 1, 2018 / Brazil
The US have been the main destination for Brazilian footwear exports in the last 3 decades. Now, Argentina became the number one external market for Brazilian shoes

AAFA and Haiti formalize relationship

Apr 27, 2018 / United States
The American Apparel & Footwear Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Industries of Haiti (ADIH) for future collaboration on issues related to the industry

Zion Armstrong is the new head of adidas North America

Apr 26, 2018 / United States
adidas has appointed Zion Armstrong as President of adidas North America effective from the 1st of July 2018

Steven Alan is downsizing

Apr 25, 2018 / United States
The US-based retailer is about to close stores and exit wholesale, after a rough couple of years

Michael Jackson's moonwalk shoes up for auction

Apr 23, 2018 / United States
The black loafers used by Michael Jackson to perform his signature moonwalk for the first time on stage are going up for auction

Nike's VP leaves company

Apr 20, 2018 / United States
Greg Thompson, VP of Express Lane Footwear, has left the company, a company spokesman said. This is the most recent announcement in a series of executive departures at the sportswear giant Nike

Record quarterly sales for Skechers

Apr 19, 2018 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has announced 2018 first quarter results. Record sales of 1.25 billion US dollars and an increase of 16.5% mark another record for the company's quarterly sales

Steve Madden: first quarter exceeds expectations

Apr 18, 2018 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories announced first quarter net sales increasing by 6.2%, driven by growth in both the retail and wholesale segments

Tapestry appoints CEO & Brand President for Stuart Weitzman

Apr 17, 2018 / United States
The New York-based group announced the appointment of Eraldo Poletto as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Stuart Weitzman. He is expected to join the Company by the end of April
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