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Footwear exports recover in Brazil
According to data released by the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, footwear exports registered an increase of 60% in December in comparison with the previous month. This recovery resulted in a minor reduction of the global figures for the 2015 external trade figures
Deckers to close stores after a challenging quarter
The US-based company specialised in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016
Wolverine with new operating structure
The newly announced brand operating groups are Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group, Wolverine Boston Group and Wolverine Heritage Group. Key leadership appointments were also made known
Michael Kors with 6.3% revenue growth
The global luxury lifestyle brand announced the results for the third quarter of the 2015 fiscal year
Columbia Sportswear’s Chinese joint venture appoints GM
The US-based company and the subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited announced the appointment of Jason Zhu as General Manager of their China joint venture - Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
European Commission to launch a public consultation regarding China MES status
Plans to conduct a consultation with the interested stakeholders on China’s request for Market Economy Status (MES) has been announced by the EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström
Nike grants 1.6 million US dollars to support students
Nike and the Nike School Innovation Fund awarded a total of 1.6 million US dollars in grants to 71 Oregon high schools
Portugal on its way to organise the XX UITIC Congress
The Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) returns to Europe in its next edition due to be held in 2018
Highlights at the forthcoming GDS
From the 10th to 12th of February the international shoe sector will be meeting in Düsseldorf for the 121st edition of the GDS – Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories
Skechers is Company of the Year
Skechers has been named 2015 Company of the Year and honored with a design excellence award in the Athleisure category. Awards were attributed by the trade publication Footwear Plus
Kohl's with flat sales
The specialty department store total sales increasing by 0.8% in the fourth quarter and 1.0% for fiscal 2015
Tennis Canada and Fila announce major national partnership
As part of the partnership Fila will become official athletic apparel and footwear partner of Tennis Canada
Tata International to reinforce presence in North America
One of the key manufacturers and exporters of leather footwear has decided to reduce its dependence on Europeans countries and focus on markets in North America and in the Southern hemisphere
Christian Louboutin with capsule edition for Moda Operandi
As part of its 5th anniversary celebration, luxury e-commerce site Moda Operandi has paired with five designers to create limited edition and exclusive capsule collections
Kevin Plank donates 5 million US dollars to the Baltimore community
Under Armour's CEO donation is aimed to the new East Baltimore community center. The US-based footwear giant is also contributing with 1.3 million US dollars
Growth of footwear exports to continue in Vietnam
According to several agency news in the Asian country, the local Government and the Industry’s association have confirmed robust development of the exports of footwear and related items in 2015
M. Rafeeque Ahmed, Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports, live on World Footwear
The Council for Leather Exports, based in India, will host the 19th Congress of the UITIC - International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians, taking place in Chennai from the 3rd to the 5th of February
Chinese footwear exports to Russia down by 35.9%
CLIA, the China Leather Industry Association, has confirmed that sales of China-made footwear to Russia have fallen by more than a third in the first 8 months of 2015
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