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New art installation at London’s Galeria Melissa

Feb 4, 2015 / United Kingdom
The plastic shoes, with candy fragrances have achieved recognition all over the world, and now a new art installation in their store in London puts them on the spotlight

Deckers announces record net sales

Feb 4, 2015 / United States
The US-based company reported net sales for the third quarter amounting to 784.7 million US dollars, up by 6.6% from similar period last year (736.0 million US dollars)

361 Degrees announces steady growth in sales

Feb 3, 2015 / Hong Kong
Comparable store sales continue to grow, according to the results for the quarter ended 31st December 2014

Tod’s turnover in 2014 aligned with previous year

Feb 3, 2015 / Italy
Italy-based luxury goods group Tod’s, owner of the Tod’s, Hogan, Fay and Roger Vivier brands, presented frozen sales growth (-0.2% in current rates; +0.4% at constant rates)

Vietnam footwear exports growing in most markets

Feb 3, 2015 / Vietnam
According to Lefaso, the Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association, using data released by the local General Administration of Customs, footwear sales abroad grew by 23.6% in the first 11 months of the year

Indian leather exports continue with dynamic performance

Feb 3, 2015 / India
The increase occurred across exports of all segments of leather & leather products during the eight month's period ended in November 2014

Kurt Geiger to enter children’s footwear

Feb 2, 2015 / United Kingdom
The US-based footwear retailer is expanding into the children’s footwear market and will take over the children’s footwear departments in Harrods and Selfridges

DSW announces management changes

Feb 2, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced the promotion of several executives. Changes will be effective from today onwards

adidas group top employer in Germany and China

Feb 2, 2015 / Germany
The recognition of employer of choice was given to the Germany-based giant sportswear manufacturer and retailer in his home country and in China

Rockport presents total motion sport pumps

Jan 30, 2015 / Germany
Infused with Adripene sports technology by adidas, the shoes offer comfort, stability and flexibility

Revenue growth continues at Ferragamo

Jan 30, 2015 / Italy
Preliminary results for the financial year 2014 indicate a 5.9% increase in revenue reaching
1 332 million euros

900 brands present at GDS

Jan 30, 2015 / Germany
The next edition of the Düsseldorf trade fairs (GDS and tag it!) will run from the 4th to the 6th of February

Get to know JJ Heitor

Jan 29, 2015 / Portugal
A Portuguese company with several decades of existence dedicated to manufacturing high quality women’s shoes

Steve Madden announces acquisition of Blondo

Jan 29, 2015 / United States
The famous US-based designer of fashion footwear announced that it has acquired the intellectual property and related assets of Blondo, a fashion-oriented footwear brand specializing in waterproof leather boots

Jimmy Choo with 12% increase in net revenue

Jan 28, 2015 / United Kingdom
The British luxury brand specialising in shoes and accessories, announced a significant increase in net revenue for the year ended on the 31st December 2014

Shoe Treasures - Roger Vivier at the Waalwijk Museum

Jan 28, 2015 / Netherlands
The Dutch Leather and Shoe Museum in Waalwijk has announced a new exhibition celebrating the work of designer Roger Vivier, opening on the 21st February

New Balance files complaint against Converse

Jan 28, 2015 / United States
This complaint follows previous action from rival Converse, against several brands and companies

Artists Fantich & Young create unusual shoes

Jan 27, 2015 / United Kingdom
The art pieces resulting from the duo's work are innovative sculptures using a variety of found objects

Footwear brand Church's with new deal to enter India

Jan 27, 2015 / India
High-end footwear brand Church's is entering the Indian market as it set a distribution deal with multi-brand retailer Heel & Buckle

Macintosh with moderate sales growth

Jan 27, 2015 / Netherlands
Lower pace of sales growth in the Fashion segment during quarter four (+2.0%) compared to the first three quarters (+7.6%) in a weak shoe market environment