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New leadership appointments at Pentland Brands
The UK-based company has announced a series of senior leadership appointments, including three new roles providing organisation-wide expertise
Brazilian leather exports up by 17.4%
Exports of Brazilian hides and skins have reached a total of 2 947 billion US dollars in 2014, reflecting a very dynamic growth, according to data coming from the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB)
Roswell Historical Museum honors Robert Chewning
Robert Chewning sold shoes in Roswell for more than 60 years. He owned Chewning Footwear until he was 95
Genesco announces 10% sales increase
Genesco Inc. announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10% for the quarter-to-date period ended 3rd of January, from similar period last year
Nobrand’s tour across Europe
In January 2013 Nobrand established a partnership with Portuguese artist Luio Onassis and created the Mini by Luio. Now the car will tour across Europe
UGG raises 125 000 US dollars for charity
UGG partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fifth consecutive year, raising more than 100 000 US dollars for the organization
Vulcabras returns to positive net result
The Brazil-based company announced third quarter results, characterized by a recovery in net income, which reached 1.0 million euros
Macy’s and J.C. Penney announce closure of stores
The two US-based giant retailers announced they are shrinking their physical distribution network, by closing some of the stores currently in business
Modest sales growth for Steve Madden
The US-based fashion footwear brand announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31st December 2014 and updated its fiscal year 2014 EPS guidance
Footwear exports continue to grow in Vietnam
According to Lefaso, the Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association, using data released by the local General Administration of Customs, footwear sales abroad grew by 20.5% in October
Get to know Guava
One of the most original Portuguese footwear brands with distinctive features such as asymmetric heels, vibrant colors and unique details
CCC continues dynamic growth
Two digits growth continues to characterize the performance of one of the largest distributor and manufacturers of footwear in Poland
Nike’s future orders slow down
Reported future orders of the US-based company grew with a slower pace during the second quarter of the financial year, indicating a decrease in demand of their products
Coach confirms acquisition of Stuart Weitzman
Modern luxury accessories and lifestyle company Coach announced the definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to acquire Stuart Weitzman. The transaction can reach up to 574 million US dollars
Footwear industry in Pakistan with dynamic growth
Exports of Pakistani footwear increased by 21.1% during the first five months of the current fiscal year (July-November), as compared to similar period in 2013
FDRA's new hires
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America announced the hiring of two new staff with strong political background. This move is being seen as a strong intention to work on tariffs elimination
Coach might close deal to buy Stuart Weitzman soon
Accessories retailer Coach Inc. is being quoted as being in the final stage of the process to acquire shoe company Stuart Weitzman
Brazilians anticipate negative 2014
According to Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, during 2014 worrying decreases were registered across all industry's indicators
Get to know ShoeKonnect
A group of students from Delhi University created ShoeKonnect, a social online pllatform aiming to link the footwear industry
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