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XUZ, Handmade Lovers
Created in 2008 Portuguese-based brand XUZ was born from the idea of a return to the origins. The brand has a wide portfolio of clogs
LVMH most attractive employer among students
The luxury house has consolidated its position as the preferred employer among students at French business schools in the latest Universum ranking
Stable sales at Pou Chen
By the end of February consolidated sales of the Taiwanese-based company, a major manufacturer for worldwide recognized footwear brands, reached 1.4 billion US dollars
Higher revenue but lower profit for Yue Yuen
The Hong Kong headquartered footwear group Yue Yuen announced revenue of 9.12 billion US dollars in 2017, representing a 7.6% increase year-on-year but profit attributable to owners of the company declined by 2.9%
Kenya to create 70 000 jobs in the leather industry
According to Principal Secretary (PS) Betty Maina, Kenya’s government is focused on creating 70 000 jobs in the leather industry by 2022
A'RCOPEDICO’s universal language: comfort
A'RCOPEDICO is a trademark of Ropar SA Company, with headquarters in Vila do Conde, Portugal. Since 1966 the company has been focusing in an universal language: comfort
Chinese footwear industry generates 123 billion US dollars
The China Leather Industry Association revealed that, last year, footwear manufacturers generated sales over 120 billion US dollars. This is an increase of 4.4% compared to 2016
Finish line sales below forecast
The Indianapolis-based retail chain pre-announced fourth quarter and full year results. Same-store sales arrived below guidance
Shoe Carnival’s earnings at upper end of guidance
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rising by 30.1% on an adjusted basis, hitting the high end of guidance. Same-store sales dipped by 0.5%
Louis Vuitton expands French manufacturing
The French-based luxury house is expanding its leather goods and handbag production with two new workshops in western France
Vietnam: footwear with strong development prospects
The idea was defended by Diệp Thành Kiệt, Deputy Chairman at Lefaso, the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association, in a two-day Vietnam Footwear Summit in HCM City
JD Sports to acquire Finish Line
The UK-based sports retailer has entered into an agreement to buy Finish Line, an American retail chain dedicated to athletic shoes, apparel and accessories. The new owner will win instant presence in the US
Tapestry appoints Anna Bakst CEO & Brand President
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced the appointment of Anna Bakst as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Kate Spade
adidas: 1 million pairs of sneakers made from ocean trash
The Germany-based sportswear giant revealed that it has sold more than one million pairs of sneakers made ocean plastic with its partnership with Parley
Nike with robust earnings from digital sales
Nike reported financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter ended on the 28th February. Revenue growth was led by international geographies and Nike Direct globally
Kenneth Cole announces EMEA distribution deal
The American-based designer announced a regional footwear agreement with UK-based GBG Europe Footwear and Accessories Limited. GBG will grow Kenneth Cole's recognition in the selected territories
Kathmandu focus on international expansion
The outdoor equipment retailer has returned to international expansion with the acquisition of a US shoe wholesaler about three years after closing its unprofitable British stores
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