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United Kingdom with frozen footwear imports
In 2013, the British industry maintained the same levels of imports as registered in 2012. Exports grew at two digits
US based Brown Shoe announces net income recovery
The company reported consolidation of net sales for the first quarter (0.4% change over the previous year). Net income improved from a 10.8 million USD loss in 2013 to a 15.4 million USD earning in 2014
UK designer presents shoe collection with hydraulic heels
Silvia Fado created the Kinetic Traces line, whose shoes result from a combination of design, technology, engineering and hydraulics
Lily Cole launches limited edition footwear line
The soles of the shoes are made from Amazonian wild rubber from the Sky Rainforest Rescue project area and the line is launched in collaboration with Veja
New footwear event for private label in Spain
The first edition of the Co-Shoes Workshop will take place in Alicante in October
TOMS looking for new investors
The ethical footwear company, which donates a pair of shoes for each one it sells, is working on investment options to grow and expand
FDRA announces industry awards at its 70th anniversary event
Wolverine Worldwide and its Merrell brand have been honored with two key awards from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA)
Portuguese leather goods with booming exports
During the last 4 months sales abroad increased significantly. Two digits growth was registered across all regions
Palladin Consumer Retail Partners acquires AEROSOLES
With this operation the U.S. based private equity firm takes on its portfolio of investments one of the leading companies in the comfort footwear business
Collective trademark for Nepali footwear launched
The Leather Goods and Footwear Manufacturers’ Association of Nepal (LGFMAN) has launched a collective trademark for use on locally manufactured footwear
Foot Locker announces two digits growth
New York based retailer presented sales up by 14.0% and net income growing at 17.4% during the first quarter of the year
Bata India announces expansion plan
According to international press, Bata India will open nearly 100 rural stores over the next 12-18 months, and over 120 stores in urban areas
Church & Co invests in the UK
The historic British footwear company will double the size of its Northampton factory after acquiring two plots of land
New exhibition dedicated to high-heeled shoes
The Brooklyn Museum explores fashion’s most provocative accessory with upcoming exhibition Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe
Grendene announces stable net sales and declining net income
The Brazilian group announced 1.6% variation in net sales, but with mixed performances in domestic and foreign markets. Net income is down 5.7%
Kyaia, owner of the Fly London brand, celebrates 30 years and announces 2024 targets
The largest Portuguese footwear group grew 8% last year and aims to double its turnover in the next 10 years
Pharrell Williams in collaboration with adidas
The new collection will debut this summer and will be created with the singer's eco-friendly Bionic Yarn, which uses plastic debris from the sea
Shoe Carnival announces stable sales
The company presented net sales of 235.8 million USD for the first quarter, a 1.5% increase from similar period last year. Net income declined 3.9% from 9.5 million USD and are now 9.2 million USD
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