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Columbia Sportswear with record results

Dec 9, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear company reported record net sales of 767.6 million US dollars for the quarter ended on the 30th of September, a 14% increase (18% constant-currency), from similar period in 2014

Panafrica reaches crowdfunding goal in its first day

Dec 9, 2015 / France
Within eight hours following its launch, the France-based company saw its project reaching the goal of securing a minimum of 200 pre-orders and has now set up a new goal

Cambodia denies month-long factories closures

Dec 9, 2015 / Cambodia
Cambodia's Ministry of Labor denied the rumors that the country's garment and footwear factories would be closed for a month. A call was made for cooperation

Famous Footwear boosts Caleres performance

Dec 8, 2015 / United States
Same-store-sales of the brand increased by 4.4% in the third quarter. Net sales in the period totaled 728.6 million US dollars, compared to 729.3 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2014

EU footwear trade mission to Kazakhstan

Dec 8, 2015 / CEC
European Footwear: More than Fashion is the slogan of an internationalization campaign launched by the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) to promote European footwear in countries outside Europe
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Shoe Carnival consolidates net sales

Dec 7, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer registered third quarter net sales increasing by 5.9%. Growth in the first nine months totaled 5.3%

Russia bans exports of semi-finished leather

Dec 4, 2015 / Russian Federation
The measure will be in place for the period running from the 30th of November to the 30th of May 2016

Flexi aiming to conquer South America

Dec 4, 2015 / Mexico
The incorporation of new technologies and the strengthening of the retail network are the aims of Flexi, a Léon-based (Mexico) company

Geox plans to open 350 stores in China

Dec 4, 2015 / China
The Italy-based shoemaker has signed a distribution agreement with Hong Kong listed Pou Sheng International to set up more than 300 stores in Mainland China by 2020

Truworths to acquire Office

Dec 3, 2015 / United Kingdom
The South Africa-based fashion retailer is acquiring the UK footwear company for 256 million pounds

FICE nominates Executive President

Dec 3, 2015 /
During the last Executive Committee and General Assembly of 2015, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICE) has announced that Jose Monzonis Salvia will add the Executive Presidency of the Federation to its current role as Executive Secretariat

Foot Locker with 3.2% increase in sales

Dec 2, 2015 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer reported financial results for its third quarter ended on the 31st of October. Sales  and net income continue to grow

Lavoro presents two million euros expansion plan

Dec 2, 2015 / Portugal
The Guimarães-based company, specializing in the manufacture of professional footwear, is preparing an expansion plan for the international markets. Its presence at the recent edition of the A+A trade fair was a success with the presentation of the new updates coming from Spodos

Colombian footwear exports up by 5.8%

Dec 1, 2015 / Colombia
According to data released by ACICAM, the Colombian Association of Footwear, Leather and Leather Goods, Colombian footwear continues to consolidate its position in the international markets, but with a decelerating rhythm

UGG focus on counterfeit protection

Dec 1, 2015 / United States
In preparation for the holiday season the brand launched social media accounts dedicated to counterfeit awareness and education

Hermès buys Tanneries du Puy

Nov 30, 2015 / France
Hermès Cuir Précieux announced the acquisition of one of its historical leather partners and suppliers

Zalando heading towards the 3 billion euros revenue threshold

Nov 30, 2015 / Germany
Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, has announced third quarter results, strongly impacted by growth in its market share. The company almost reached full year 2014 revenue levels after only 9 months of 2015

Cavalinho invests half a million euros over the next two years

Nov 27, 2015 / Portugal
Company Jacinto Azevedo & Santos announced a new investment project to strengthen the internationalization process of its brand Cavalinho. The aim is to consolidate its presence in existing markets and to venture into new ones

Wolverine makes key leadership appointments

Nov 27, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear giant has announced important appointments in two of the business key strategic growth areas, Consumer Direct and Apparel and Accessories

Hermès consolidates growth in sales

Nov 26, 2015 / France
The France-based luxury brand continues with good performance in revenue. The group confirmed its medium-term goal for 2015 with revenue growth at constant exchange rates of 8%.