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Clarks completes UK store Wi-Fi roll-out

Jun 26, 2015 / United Kingdom
The shoe retailer has completed the roll-out of new Wi-Fi services across its UK store network

Twingo Stiletto by Luís Onofre

Jun 26, 2015 / Portugal
The internationally acclaimed shoe designer created an innovative solution for women driving with their stilettos. The advertising campaign behind it just won an award at the Cannes Lions 2015

Fraudulent shoe imports cause losses to Sri Lanka

Jun 25, 2015 / Sri Lanka
The local footwear association is calling for the authorities' intervention to minimize the impacts of illegal and undervalued footwear imports impacting the industry in Sri Lanka

Asics America terminates agreement with Windsor

Jun 25, 2015 / United States
The athletic footwear company announced that it has terminated its retail operating agreement with Windsor Financial Group, LLC effective immediately

Revenue continues to decline at Quicksilver

Jun 24, 2015 / United States
Revenue down in most regions and in most segments. Currency exchange fluctuations are a major headwind this year, negatively impacting the performance of the company

Asics announces steady quarter

Jun 23, 2015 / Japan
The sporting goods group has declared the business was steady during the first quarter of the year, despite posting a double-digit profit decline

Do we all want the same things?

Jun 23, 2015 / Portugal
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years new globalisation phenomena will influence the decisions behind footwear production

Nepal footwear industry facing raw material shortage

Jun 23, 2015 / Nepal
Reports seem to indicate that the local footwear industry will face a shortage of materials as the customs office at Tatopani is out of service since the April earthquake

Havaianas presents wedding flip flops

Jun 22, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based brand, recognized internationally by its rubber flip flops, has launched a collection of slippers for grooms and guests

Coach is heading to India

Jun 22, 2015 / United States
The US-based fashion company plans to enter India with exclusive retail stores

Expo Riva Schuh visitors up by 5.5%

Jun 22, 2015 / Italy
The organizers of the Italian trade fair announced that the recent edition closed with a total of 11 366 visitors, increasing from the total registered last year

Get to know senhor PRUDÊNCIO

Jun 19, 2015 / Portugal
A new Portuguese brand getting inspiration from the footwear craftsmanship of the 50s

US House of Representatives passes the TPA bill

Jun 19, 2015 / United States
The Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill, a six-year renewal of the trade promotion authority, was approved. The Senate follows. This could fast forward the TPP negotiations

adidas teams up with Porter

Jun 18, 2015 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear giant is teaming up with Japan's Porter, a line started in 1935 as part of Yoshida & Co., Ltd.

Shoes that change color with an app

Jun 18, 2015 / Lithuania
According to the owners of the new technology the procedure is easy: just open the smartphone, load the app of Volvorii Timeless smart shoe and choose the color

Mixed results for the run specialty market in the US

Jun 17, 2015 / United States
According to the NPD Group, a global information company, the sports business in general in the US remains robust, but footwear sales presented mixed results in the first quarter

Yue Yuen with 7.3% growth in turnover

Jun 17, 2015 / China
China-based footwear giant reported improved first quarter financial results with both turnover and profit up compared to results in similar period last year

Get to know Evereste

Jun 16, 2015 / Portugal
An historic player within the Portuguese footwear industry, Evereste is based in São João da Madeira, one of the most important regions of the industry in the country

Genesco's profit disappoints

Jun 15, 2015 / United States
Sports group Genesco Inc. reported a 29% drop in first-quarter profit, as two of the company's business units posted losses (Schuh and Lids)

Brazilian footwear exports with two digits decline

Jun 15, 2015 / Brazil
According to the Brazilian Footwear Association, in the first five months of the year revenue from footwear exports was 12.2% below the value registered in similar period last year