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361 with dynamic sales growth

Jul 20, 2016 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based group delivered a 7.0% growth for the 361° Core Brand sales during the second quarter of 2016

2017 shoe summer kicks off next week with GDS

Jul 19, 2016 / Germany
Next week Düsseldorf will see over 740 brands feature at GDS – Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories as well as an additional 170 exhibitors at tag it! – The Private Label Show

Skechers expands its European Distribution Center

Jul 19, 2016 / Belgium
The footwear giant announced the completion of the 4th phase of an expansion to its European Distribution Center (EDC) in Belgium with an additional 26 500 m2

DSW announces donation to Bikers Against Child Abuse

Jul 18, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced the winner of this year's Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program

India and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation in the footwear industry

Jul 18, 2016 / India
M. Rafeeque Ahmed, Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), has underlined the mutual benefits of a stronger partnership between the two nations

New CEO at Coach

Jul 15, 2016 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands  announced the appointment of Wendy Kahn as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President (Stuart Weitzman)

Momentum of athletic footwear market to continue

Jul 15, 2016 / World
According to a new report by Allied Market Research the athletic footwear industry is expected to generate revenue of 114.8 billion US dollars by 2022

Step 5, Stepping the Way

Jul 15, 2016 / Portugal
The brand was created within Liftcolor Unipessoal, Lda, a Portuguese-based company from Santa Maria da Feira, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in the country

Consumption of footwear continues to slowdown in Argentina

Jul 14, 2016 / Argentina
According to a report revealed by consulting firm Economic Research Sector apparent consumption of footwear registered a decline of 1.6% between January and May

The Tannery of the Future

Jul 13, 2016 / China
International Leather Maker (ILM) has teamed up with APLF Ltd and CLIA to host a Leather Forum on the 30th of August to discuss and debate The Tannery of the Future

Dynamic exports at the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Jul 13, 2016 / China
Textile, footwear and garment exports to Central Asia and Russia via ports in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have increased by more than 60% from similar period last year

VF’s revenue in line with expectations

Jul 12, 2016 / United States
First quarter revenue totaled 2.8 billion US dollars, up by 2% on a currency neutral basis. International revenue up by 1% (up by 4% currency neutral)

Majority stake at Obuca Beograd sold

Jul 12, 2016 / Serbia
This follows a previous unsuccessful attempt to make a deal with the Zemun-based company

Strong growth on Cambodia’s garment and footwear exports

Jul 11, 2016 / Cambodia
According to figures release by the local Ministry of Commerce the total value of exports from the garment and footwear industry increased by 39.1% in the first quarter of 2016

Decathlon aims to open 60 stores within the next decade

Jul 11, 2016 / Malaysia
The France-based sports equipment chain store is undertaking an aggressive expansion in Malaysia. The company aims to open up new 60 stores in the country

Jimmy Choo with 20th anniversary campaign

Jul 8, 2016 / United Kingdom
The famous designer house has hired famous models Amber Valletta, Milla Jovovich and Lexi Boling to celebrate two decades of existence

DeGier is fosuced on the creation of pieces of art

Jul 8, 2016 / Portugal
A Portuguese-based brand born within Fernando J. Henriques, Lda, a footwear company with 8 decades of existence

Nike and La Liga renew partnership

Jul 7, 2016 / Spain
The two organizations confirmed the extension of their partnership until 2019

Burberry with new leadership roles

Jul 7, 2016 / United Kingdom
Burberry has announced new leadership roles for its senior team as part of the ongoing business review targeting future growth opportunities in retail, product and digital

Skechers with new UK headquarters

Jul 6, 2016 / United Kingdom
The US-based company has innaugurated its new headquarters in St. Albans (England)