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Kasper Rorsted announced as adidas next CEO
The successor for the long-standing adidas CEO Herbert Hainer is known. Effective from the 1st of August Kasper Rorsted will take on the position as ordinary member of the Executive Board and effective from the 1st of October will be the new CEO
Pat O'Malley named President of the Saucony brand
US-based footwear giant Wolverine World Wide announced the appointment of the new President of the Saucony brand, who will succeed Richie Woodworth
Shoe Carnival reiterates sales and earnings outlook
The US–based footwear and accessories retailer announced the reiteration of its sales and earnings outlook for the fourth quarter ending on the 30th of January
APICCAPS with bi-monthly TV program
TV program What´s Up - Olhar a Moda (What´s Up - Look Fashion) launched by the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association (APICCAPS) in 2014 will be broadcasted every two weeks in several TV channels
Leder & Schuh sells Shoe4You and Jello stores in Germany
The Kienast group, a Germany-based shoe retailer, is the buyer of the 54 Shoe4You and 2 Jello retail locations. The Austria-based sites aren’t part of the business
Burberry with stable sales
The luxury British-based brand had a 1% retail revenue growth in the third-quarter, mainly driven by a minor recovery in China and improved demand in Europe
AAFA names Rick Helfenbein President & CEO
The American Apparel & Footwear Association Board of Directors announced that Rick Helfenbein, an experienced apparel and footwear executive and current AAFA Chairman, will take on the role of President and CEO starting on the 15th of February
Sales growth at Steve Madden
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of December
Brazilian footwear exports grew in November
According to data released by the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, footwear exports registered an increase of 4.7% in November in comparison with the previous month. From January to November, sales abroad declined by 11.3% compared to similar period last year
Exhibition shows footwear designed for people with cerebral palsy
In total there are 12 prototypes of shoes, boots and sneakers, all designed bearing in mind the needs of people with cerebral palsy, and incorporating the concerns with the aesthetics
Traffic Shoes files for bankruptcy
The US-based shoe retailer and its related companies have filed for bankruptcy. Owner aims to close stores and restructure costs
Karl Vögele sells Austrian stores
The Swiss-based shoe retailer is refocusing its business model by concentrating in its 300 stores in the domestic market. An agreement to sell its 70 stores in Austria to Germany-based investment company, Lafayette Industrieholding was reached
Two Ten Footwear Foundation raises record funds
The US-based charitable foundation announced that it raised 3.15 million US dollars with its 2015 VIP Dinner, Auction and Annual Gala. Money will be used in its activities with the community
Under Armour launches connected fitness product portfolio
The US-based company announced its first connected fitness system, which includes a HealthBox Powered by the app UA Record and the brand’s first smart shoes
Leather exports slowdown in Bangladesh
According to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau in Bangladesh, sales abroad of leather products in the period July - December have represented 97.7% of the target established for the period
Crocs sues Evacol for patent infringement
The US-based company, famous for its clogs, has filed a lawsuit against a Colombian retailer, Evacol, claiming patent infringement
Genesco with strong sales growth
The US-based footwear and apparel retailer has reported strong sales growth for the third quarter of the current financial year
Pensole partners with LEVI’s footwear
SOLLECTION is a four-week intensive immersion class in which 12 designers will create six shoes in three categories for Levi’s Footwear to be retailed by the brand
Kurt Geiger acquired by Cinven
One of Europe’s largest retailer of luxury footwear was sold to Cinven. Amount involved in the deal reached 245 million British pounds
Ferragamo consolidates revenue
As of the 30th of September, the group has posted total revenue of 1 021 million euros, up by 7% at current exchange rates. Revenue growth at constant exchange rates was 1%
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