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vanHaren to take over 43 Brantano shoe stores
Part of the German Deichmann SE group, one of Europe’s largest shoe retailers, vanHaren has 143 stores in The Netherlands and 16 shops in Belgium, whose network of locations will increase with the acquisition
LVMH not to go ahead with Tiffany deal
The French luxury goods giant LVMH has said it is not proceeding with the deal to acquire the US-based jeweller Tiffany & Co. Tariffs fight between the US and France might have contributed to the decision
Under Armour to lay off 600 employees globally
US-based sportswear maker said it will lay off about 600 employees from its global workforce, given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in its business
Retail turnover up by 3.2% in Australia
In July 2020, Australian retail turnover rose by 3.2%, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures
Hungary: retail sales increased by 0.4%
According to information release by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, in July 2020, the volume of sales in retail shops grew by 0.4% compared to the same period last year
Footwear production increased by 21.2% over the last decade
Worldwide footwear production has increased by 21.2% since 2010 at an average yearly growth rate of 2.2%. This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2020 Yearbook launched by APICCAPS
Euro Shoes with positive feedback
The August edition of Euros Shoes covering an area of 7 000 square metres and presenting the Spring-Summer 2021 collections of manufacturers from several countries came to an end amidst positive feedback
Augustha, redefining timeless elegance
Rethinking iconic styles with a bold confidence and empowering sensuality, Augustha creates beautiful, collectable pieces that will live in a woman’s closet forever. Get to know this Portuguese brand today
Shoe Carnival with record net sales
The US-based footwear retailer has reported record net sales of 300.8 million US dollars for the second quarter exceeding the previous record set in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 by 4.6%
MICAM is expecting more than 5 000 buyers
According to the organisers more than 500 exhibitors and over 5 000 buyers, primarily from Italy and Europe, have confirmed their participation in the next edition of MICAM due to take place from the 20th to the 23rd of September
Leather Naturally and IULTCS announce close collaboration
Global leather organizations, The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) and Leather Naturally, announce that they will intensify their collaboration in the field of leather education
Gallery exceeds expectations
A much higher frequency than expected at Germany’s first fashion tradeshow of the season in Düsseldorf has been reported by the organisers of Gallery
Inspiramais with successful digital edition
The event dedicated to fashion materials design was held between the 25th and the 27th of August in its first 100% virtual format. According to the organization, during the 3 days of Inspiramais the 150 digital stands received 40 thousand visits
Genesco: net sales down by 20%
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 decreased by 20%, mainly driven by store closures, a later start to back-to-school, lower store comps and lower wholesale sales. This was partially offset by digital comparable growth of 144%
September's ILM is cancelled
The trade fair due to take place from the 5th to the 7th of September has been cancelled. The city of Offenbach has withdrawn the permission from Messe Offenbach GmbH for the ILM due to the development of the COVID-19 situation in the region
Timberland raises sustainability goals
Timberland’s products are now aimed to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030. To achieve it all products will be designed for circularity and made from natural materials sourced from regenerative agriculture
Capri appoints Hannah Colman as Jimmy Choo CEO
Company veteran Hannah Colman has been nominated as Jimmy Coo's new CEO. She started at the brand 24 years ago, as store manager at the brand's first boutique, in London
Caleres: net sales down by 33.4%
The US-based footwear company has registered a decline of 33.4% in net sales in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Caleres expects the second half of 2020 to continue to be unpredictable
Ferragamo: revenue down by 46.6%
The group's consolidated revenue was down by 46.6% in the first half of the current year. However, Ferragamo sees encouraging signs as revenue performance in July is increasing in China, Korea and Japan
China with declining market share
In 2019, the Asian country was the source for almost two out of every three pairs of shoes exported. However, China's market share has been declining. This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2020 Yearbook launched by APICCAPS
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