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Pentland with 14% increase in revenue

Jul 1, 2015 / United Kingdom
London-based brand-management company Pentland Group Plc announced significant increases in revenue boosted by growth at Ted Baker Footwear and Speedo

Scholl footwear is expanding

Jun 30, 2015 / Germany
The supplier of orthopedic and comfort shoes makes a positive balance one year after being acquired by Aurelius and announces new strategic developments

Crocs with new digital campaign

Jun 30, 2015 / United States
Crocs partnered with advertising agency McKinney to launch a new interactive campaign on Twitter and Facebook

Outstanding year for Nike

Jun 30, 2015 / United States
Revenue generated by the giant sports group was up by 5% in the fourth quarter. Annual revenue growth reached 10%

Leather footwear exports up by 11.9% in India

Jun 29, 2015 / India
According to the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) leather footwear exports reached 2 277.5 million US dollars during fiscal year 2014-15, growing 11.9% from the previous year

2015 National Student Footwear Awards revealed

Jun 26, 2015 / United Kingdom
The winners of the second Cordwainer National Footwear Student of the Year competition were presented with their certificates at an event held in London at the Victoria and Albert Museum

Clarks completes UK store Wi-Fi roll-out

Jun 26, 2015 / United Kingdom
The shoe retailer has completed the roll-out of new Wi-Fi services across its UK store network

Twingo Stiletto by Luís Onofre

Jun 26, 2015 / Portugal
The internationally acclaimed shoe designer created an innovative solution for women driving with their stilettos. The advertising campaign behind it just won an award at the Cannes Lions 2015

Fraudulent shoe imports cause losses to Sri Lanka

Jun 25, 2015 / Sri Lanka
The local footwear association is calling for the authorities' intervention to minimize the impacts of illegal and undervalued footwear imports impacting the industry in Sri Lanka

Asics America terminates agreement with Windsor

Jun 25, 2015 / United States
The athletic footwear company announced that it has terminated its retail operating agreement with Windsor Financial Group, LLC effective immediately

Revenue continues to decline at Quicksilver

Jun 24, 2015 / United States
Revenue down in most regions and in most segments. Currency exchange fluctuations are a major headwind this year, negatively impacting the performance of the company

Asics announces steady quarter

Jun 23, 2015 / Japan
The sporting goods group has declared the business was steady during the first quarter of the year, despite posting a double-digit profit decline

Do we all want the same things?

Jun 23, 2015 / Portugal
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years new globalisation phenomena will influence the decisions behind footwear production

Nepal footwear industry facing raw material shortage

Jun 23, 2015 / Nepal
Reports seem to indicate that the local footwear industry will face a shortage of materials as the customs office at Tatopani is out of service since the April earthquake

Havaianas presents wedding flip flops

Jun 22, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based brand, recognized internationally by its rubber flip flops, has launched a collection of slippers for grooms and guests

Coach is heading to India

Jun 22, 2015 / United States
The US-based fashion company plans to enter India with exclusive retail stores

Expo Riva Schuh visitors up by 5.5%

Jun 22, 2015 / Italy
The organizers of the Italian trade fair announced that the recent edition closed with a total of 11 366 visitors, increasing from the total registered last year

Get to know senhor PRUDÊNCIO

Jun 19, 2015 / Portugal
A new Portuguese brand getting inspiration from the footwear craftsmanship of the 50s

US House of Representatives passes the TPA bill

Jun 19, 2015 / United States
The Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill, a six-year renewal of the trade promotion authority, was approved. The Senate follows. This could fast forward the TPP negotiations

adidas teams up with Porter

Jun 18, 2015 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear giant is teaming up with Japan's Porter, a line started in 1935 as part of Yoshida & Co., Ltd.