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Miguel Plascencia, President of the Organising Committee of the World Footwear Congress, live on World Footwear

Dec 16, 2014 / Mexico
Following the 5th edition of the World Footwear Congress held in León last November, we have spoken to Miguel Plascencia

Yue Yuen’s profit sinks

Dec 16, 2014 / China
The world's leading footwear manufacturer increased total revenue by 6.8% to 5 935.9 million US dollars in the first nine months of the year, but net profit for the period declined by 36.8%

Brown Shoe announces sale of Shoes.com

Dec 16, 2014 / United States
The US-based footwear company announced it has sold Shoes.com to SHOEme and that they are expecting the business to result in a gain in the fourth quarter of 2014, which will be considered a non-GAAP adjustment

Pacific Brands sells Brand Collective business

Dec 15, 2014 / Australia
Three agreements to sell the Brand Collective business in the footwear, apparel and sport categories were announced in November and have been completed on the 1st of December

Get to know Tatuaggi

Dec 15, 2014 / Portugal
A Portuguese footwear manufacturing company exporting 100% of its production

DSW presents sales growth

Dec 13, 2014 / United States
Ohio-based company announced reported sales increasing by 5.8% to 669.9 million US dollars in the thirteen week period ended 1st November. Adjusted sales for the period increased by 7.2%

Assocalzaturifici's new General Manager announced

Dec 13, 2014 / Italy
Tommaso Cancellara will officially take the position from January 2015 onwards

Ready to Fly presented by Foot Locker and Jordan

Dec 12, 2014 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer and the Jordan brand lunched its Ready to Fly campaign featuring NBA star Russell Westbrook


LaCrosse Footwear updates FY 15 guidance

Dec 12, 2014 / United States
Improved quarter revenue of the US based company results in guidance review

Two Ten Footwear with record-breaking fundraising

Dec 12, 2014 / United States
During the foundation’s 75th anniversary celebration 2.7 million US dollars were raised

Bread & Butter skips January edition

Dec 11, 2014 /
The planned edition of Bread & Butter is cancelled according to a communication posted on the event’s webpage entitled Reset & Reboot

Genesco announces succession plans

Dec 11, 2014 / United States
The US based company has announced that James S. Gulmi, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retire from the role of CFO at the end of its current fiscal year

New customs resource center for the US footwear industry

Dec 11, 2014 / United States
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the launch of a new customs resource center, aimed to help footwear companies and customs professionals with a better understanding of customs classifications


Stefano Caroti leaves Puma

Dec 10, 2014 /
Puma’s Chief Commercial Officer is to exit the giant sportswear business after seven years in the role

Ecco opens its largest store

Dec 10, 2014 / Denmark
The new store offers the whole brand’s collection with Ladies, Men’s, Kids, Outdoor, and Accessories as well as a brand new outlet, and is located in the brand’s hometown

Prada with massive drop in net income

Dec 10, 2014 / Italy
The Italy-based group has announced the financial results for the nine month's period, characterized by declines in revenue and net income

Get to know Nobrand

Dec 9, 2014 / Portugal
Learn more about one of the most successful footwear brands in Portugal

Shoe Carnival exceeds net sales expectations

Dec 9, 2014 / United States
Despite net sales increase of 8.0% in the third quarter, net earnings for the period deteriorated slightly

Kate Bosworth launches capsule shoe collection

Dec 8, 2014 / United States
Kate Bosworth will join Sarah Jessica Parker and Jessica Simpson in the group of celebrities with shoe lines, as she will launch a shoe capsule collection in collaboration with Matisse Footwear

Salvatore Ferragamo with revenue growth

Dec 8, 2014 / Italy
As of the end of September the group has posted total revenue of 957 million euros, with a 5% increase at current exchange rates. Revenues growth at constant exchange rates has reached 6%