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German footwear imports with two digits growth
According to the Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L), imports of footwear grew up by 12.8% during 2014
Get to know the Plus Awards winners
For the 16th year the magazine Footwear Plus announced the awards that recognize the industry’s design and retail excellence in more than 2 dozens of distinguished categories
Hermès with sales up by 11%
France-based luxury goods group announced fourth quarter sales growing by 11.8% at current exchange rate (9.6% at constant exchange rates). Annual revenue was up by 11.1% (9.7% at current rates)
Disney in collaboration with luxury shoe designers
Famous footwear designers such as Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman and Salvatore Ferragamo set to redesign Cinderella's iconic glass slipper, accidentally left behind when the clock stroke midnight
Footwear industry import's tax bill outpaces sales growth in the US
According to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), the footwear’s industry’s trade association, tariffs on footwear have hit another all-time high, with nearly 2.7 billion US dollars paid
Skechers with record annual sales
US-based footwear company announced sales for 2014 totaling 2 378 billion US dollars, the highest level ever
Awards announced for US-based companies
As the balance of year 2014 is made, magazines, consultants and several other US entities announce their choices for the best performing companies of the year
Remac Group acquires L’ Amour des Pieds
The US-shoe and accessory company has acquired the rights and intellectual property of the luxe fashion comfort footwear brand
First footwear reservation app launched by adidas
The ability to make reservations is a characteristic of the hospitality industry, where consumers can book in advance a place in a venue at a certain time. Now footwear will have the ability to do it as well
M&S presents new sustainable shoes
Rice husks, plastic bottles and coffee grounds are being used to manufacture Marks and Spencer's first line of sustainable footwear, Footglove Earth
Portuguese footwear exports with a new record
According to APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, during 2014 the industry managed to increment sales abroad by 8%
The most expensive ballet flats in the world
The Blue Persian Salt model is part of the new collection 1001 Nights by Josefinas, a Portuguese brand of ballet flats
Under Armour with net revenue growth of 32%
The US-based sportswear company revealed quarter four and full year results. Growth continues to distinguish the brands’ performance
N Mohan, Global Business Head, Footwear and Leather Garments at Tata International, live on World Footwear
Following recent announcements of a set of new investments by Tata International Limited (TIL), World Footwear spoke to TIL's Footwear and Leather Garments Business Head
New crowdfunding platform uses shoes as currency
Funds2Orgs, a for-profit social enterprise, launched the initiative Shoe Funding through their website allowing any user to raise funds for a special endeavor by collecting new and gently used shoes
Record results for adidas in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
The sporting goods supplier achieved total sales of 1 billion euros in these three markets in 2014, which according to the brand is more than ever before in the company's history
Liberty Shoes continues dynamic growth
The India-based footwear manufacturer has announced unaudited financial results for the 3rd quarter and nine months period ended 31st December 2014. Sales continue to show two digits growth
Under Armour buys two fitness apps
To further expand its fitness business the Baltimore-based company has acquired Endomondo and MyFitnessPal
Cole Haan opens new Global Innovation Center
The US-based lifestyle footwear and accessories brand announced the opening of its Innovation & Sports Lifestyle Design Center, located at its Global Headquarters in New Hampshire
Skechers named company of the year
The recognition was given by the trade publication Footwear Plus at its Annual Plus Awards. This is the sixth time that Skechers is honored with the Plus Award
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