World Footwear

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Prada's net revenue up by 4%

Aug 7, 2015 / Italy
Results announced for the first half dominated by growth in Europe and Japan, which compensated the continued weakness in the Asia-Pacific region

CR7 footwear already available in 22 countries

Aug 6, 2015 / Portugal
The shoes of the brand from famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo are now available in dozens of countries. The brand was launched a year ago

AllSaints partners with the Camuto Group

Aug 5, 2015 / United Kingdom
The UK-based group signed a footwear licensing deal with Camuto Group. The first collection will debut in 2016

Nike signs NBA players

Aug 5, 2015 / United States
Nike signed Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell with endorsement deals

Crocs presents revenue in line with expectations

Aug 4, 2015 / United States
In the second quarter, revenue totaled 345.7 million US dollars, down by 8% from similar period in the prior year

Skechers announces record financial results

Aug 4, 2015 / United States
Record sales registered in the second quarter allied with a previous extraordinary first quarter resulted in 1.57 billion US dollars in total sales for the first semester

Berkshire Partners and New Balance complete Rockport acquisition

Aug 3, 2015 / United States
The Boston-based investment firm and the investment arm of New Balance announced today they have completed the acquisition of The Rockport Company from the adidas group

Josefinas launches line Women for Women

Aug 3, 2015 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand announced the launch of a new line of ballet flats honoring the feminine friendship while having solidarity objectives

Drop in Brazilian leather exports

Aug 3, 2015 / Brazil
The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) has announced the figures for international trade during the first semester of the year, marked by a decline in exports

Deckers loss widens

Aug 2, 2015 / United States
Net sales for the first quarter up by 1.1% in reported basis. Gross margin was down and net loss aggravated in the period

GDS whets the appetite for the new season

Aug 1, 2015 / Germany
The statement comes from the GDS trade fair organization, after the summer edition of the event, which took place between the 29th and the 31st of July in Düsseldorf

Nike plans new shoe factory in Indonesia

Jul 31, 2015 / Vietnam
According to Indonesia Investments, a local investment and development company, the sportswear giant is consolidating its presence in the country, setting a new manufacturing facility

Shoe style from SJP collection sold out in five hours

Jul 31, 2015 / United States
The actress and designer announced the availability of the shoes at Zappos Couture on the morning of the 30th of June through and Instagram post. Five hours later the shoes were sold out

World Footwear Yearbook: 2015 edition is now available

Jul 30, 2015 / World
During a press conference held on the 30th of July in Düsseldorf at the GDS trade fair, APICCAPS revealed the most recent figures for the 2014 worldwide footwear industry

Steve Madden’s net income continues to fall

Jul 30, 2015 / United States
The designer and marketer of footwear and accessories for women, men and children announced sales increase of 9.4% in the second quarter. Notwithstanding net income deterioration was registered

Kirstin Deutelmoser, Director of GDS, live on World Footwear

Jul 28, 2015 / Germany
The summer edition of the GDS trade fair will take place in Düsseldorf from the 29th to the 31st of July. We spoke with Director Kirstin Deutelmoser to reflect on the future of the trade fairs and the footwear industry

Under Armour announces strategic partnerhips in Germany

Jul 28, 2015 / Germany
The US-based company has set up a multi-year partnership with FC St. Pauli and announced the extension of its partnership with Austria Ski Federation OESV

VF continues with revenue growth

Jul 28, 2015 / United States
Second quarter revenue with steady performance (up by 5% current currency; 10 % currency neutral). Group raises full year earnings outlook

Get to know Macosmi

Jul 27, 2015 / Portugal
In business since 1997, Macosmi is a good example of the reinvention process operated by the Portuguese footwear industry main players

Asics announces organizational restructuring

Jul 27, 2015 / Japan
The Japan-based company has announced an optimization of its global operations through the restructuring of the organization and the hiring new management leaders. The aim is to boost its Center of Excellence