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Strong year for Cambodia’s exports
According to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) the country's garment and footwear exports recorded double-digit growth in the first half of the current financial year (+11%). Performance in the second half is expected to be in line with the first semester
Double digit growth for Puma' sales and profitability
In the third quarter sales increased by 14% currency-adjusted to 1 242 million euros (+11% reported) with double-digit growth in the Americas and Asia/Pacific regions. Profitability also grew at two digit's rates
Zegna wins counterfeit court case in China
After a five-year legal battle against a Chinese counterfeiter, the high-end fashion label has just secured a victory that could be the turning point on the fight against false goods
Pentland secures Karen Millen global footwear license
Pentland Brands will make footwear for fashion brand Karen Millen. The first collection resulting from this new partnership should be ready for the autumn-winter 2019-2020 season
Most consumers ignore emails from retailers
Email remains one of the most dominant forces in digital marketing for retailers, with 47% of consumers rating email as their most preferred media channel for brand communications, according to a new study from Yes Lifecycle Marketing. However, many messages are ignored
European industry's demands on Market Surveillance
Industrial social partners in the footwear, tanning and leather sectors demand a broader scope of the upcoming Regulation on Market Surveillance
Robust year for Dr. Martens
The iconic British brand announced double digit revenue and EBITDA growth across all regions, with the EMEA region performing very strongly. Dr. Martens has made significant progress against all strategic priorities, particularly in growing its Direct to Consumer channels
Netos: the shoe business runs in the family
With more than 60 years in the footwear business, Fábrica de Calçado Netos is driven by tradition, family values and commitment
Timberland continues with sales decline
The American manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear reported second quarter sales down by 2%. The accumulated decline for the semester was -1%
Record profit for Kathmandu
The New Zealand and Australia-based outdoor retailer announced its full year 2018 financial results. The company, which completed its acquisition of US-based Oboz Footwear in April 2018, experienced a record year
Continued growth at 361
The Board of the Hong Kong based footwear company has provided operational updates for its business segments referring to the third quarter of 2018
VF raises outlook
The North-Carolina company has raised its full-year fiscal 2019 outlook after a 6% revenue increase in its second-quarter results
Van Dal Shoes factory closes in the UK
For many this is the end of an era in Norwich, traditionally one of the main regions for footwear production in the UK. Following changes that have taken place since the hay-days of the mid 1980’s, this is just the symbolic end of the current chapter of the local footwear manufacturing scene
Skechers with record sales
The US-based footwear giant reported sales of 1.176 billion US dollars for the third quarter, an increase of 7.5%, or 8.5% on a constant currency basis, another record quarter. International wholesale sales increased by 11.8%
Caleres acquires Vionic
The St. Louis-based footwear group has announced it has acquired Vionic Group for 360 million US dollars, subject to certain adjustments. The deal allows Caleres to continue to expand its brand portfolio and gives it additional access to the growing contemporary comfort footwear category
European Commission adopts FTA with Vietnam
Today the European Commission adopted the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements, paving the way for their signature and conclusion. The Commission is committed to putting these agreements in place as soon as possible
Jóvita, step by step with the customer
Specializing in the mid-range to high-end women's footwear, the Portuguese-based footwear brand is focused in providing a service of excellence to its customers, ensuring quality is present in all steps of its activity
Marko with new investment plan for Uzbekistan
The Belarusian footwear manufacturer Marko has unveiled a major investment plan for Uzbekistan, where it is expected to manage two units with production capacity over 1 million pairs
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