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Shoemakers in Quanzhou with a 10% rise in business orders
According to the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) during the first half of the year, many manufacturers in the Quanzhou area had an increase in their orders
theMICAM confirms anticipated downturn
ASSOCALZATURIFICI, the Italian Footwear Association, announced a reduction in the number of the trade fair’s visitors in light of the difficulties of the domestic market and as a result of the instability in the area of Russia
Skechers donates hundreds of shoes
Skechers and Meijer teamed up to give away new pairs of Bobs from Skechers shoes to 1 000 Indianapolis children in need, during a day spent at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center
Quicksilver, Inc. reports disappointing results
Giant outdoor sports and lifestyle company reported net loss of 220 million US dollars or 1.29 US dollars per share and revenue of 396 million US dollars, down by 19%
V&A announces exhibition dedicated to shoes
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain will open next summer at the London based museum, and will chart the history of shoes from all around the world, focusing on the more extreme styles
Liberty Shoes with lower revenue
India based footwear company announced a 9% decline in revenue during the first quarter of financial year 2014-15
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Hermès continues with earnings growth
In the first half of 2014, the group’s consolidated revenue totaled 1 907 million euros, an 8% rise (+12% at constant exchange rates). Operating income amounted to 621 million euros (33% of sales) and net income rose by 8%
Nine West footwear group under restructuring
The footwear business of the Nine West Holdings Inc. will be split up into four separate companies under a plan by private-equity owner Sycamore Partners LLC
Arab countries increase share in Brazilian footwear exports
According to the Brazil-Arab News Agency the region now accounts for nearly 5% in Brazilian foreign sales, growing from 3.9%
3D printed shoes to feature in beauty parade
The upcoming Miss America 2014 parade, to be held on Saturday 13th in New Jersey will see the participation of 3D printed shoes as a premiere
Under Armour reports dynamic growth
Second quarter and first semester results characterized by two digits growth in revenue and net income. Excellent performance in the international markets, while the US market continues to increase revenue at a paced rhythm. All product categories with two digits growth
Shoe Carnival with free falling profit
Sales increase in the semester wasn't enough to avoid sliding net income, and by the end of the second quarter profit stood below half of what the company generated in the same period last year
Bata India with 4.1% fall in net profit
Net sales during the quarter ended June 2014 rose 8.6% to 78.23 million euros from 72.01 million euros a year ago. Profit stood at 7.47 million euros, down by 4.1%
Designer creates 3D printed heels
The heels designed by Katrien Herdewyn are detachable from the main body and represent the 7 deadly sins
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