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Skechers expands distribution centre in Europe and announces record sales
The company’s distribution centre in Belgium will be expanded to support increased sales across Europe. Skechers announced net sales up by 28.8% in the first 6 months of the year
Macintosh Retail Group sells Scapino stores
Macintosh has reached an agreement with DFM Participaties BV for the sale of SC Retail NV, which operates 24 Scapino stores in Belgium. The sale will take effect in November
Steve Madden acquires Dolce Vita brand
New York based footwear group Steve Madden has completed the acquisition of the Dolce Vita shoe brand
Tim O’Donovan to receive lifetime achievement award
Prestigious Bob Campbell award to be presented at the Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s 75th anniversary gala in December
Portuguese footwear industry creates more than one thousand new jobs
According to APICCAPS’ Studies Office 420 new jobs have been created in 2013. This year over 600 new jobs will add to that number and the investment is due to continue
Toms sells 50% stake to Bain Capital
Blake Mycoskie, founder of the famous ethical footwear brand, agreed to sell half of the company to private-equity firm Bain Capital LLC to fund the expansion of Toms’ operations
Clarks India plans to double network in the country
A joint venture between Future Group's Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd and UK-based footwear company C&J Clark International plans major expansion in India
Exhibition in São Paulo dedicated to history of shoes
The selection will show several dozen pairs of shoes and will be on display until early September
Prada with slight increase on revenue
Preliminary figures for consolidated net revenue of the Prada Group for the six month's period ended 31st July 2014 amount to 1 750 million euros, up by 1% compared to similar period last year
Geox with widening losses despite increase in sales
Italy based company announced net sales of 400.2 million euros, with an increase of 3.5%. Net result continues to be negative reaching now -3.9 million euros
UGG launches first global brand campaign
"THIS IS UGG" expresses the emotional power of the brand and debuted on the 18th August around the world
Co-shoes, a new footwear event
The first edition of the Co-Shoes Workshop will take place in Alicante in October. World Footwear spoke to FICE to know all the details
Shoemakers in Indonesia to get ready for the ASEAN Economic Community
With the regional economic integration starting officially next year, Indonesian authorities voice their concerns about the impact in the local industry
Harrods opens Shoe Heaven
The London based luxury department store has unveiled a brand new footwear department with 17 footwear boutiques and 50 luxury brands
2014 GAPI Awards announced
The winners were known during the last edition of the GDS trade fair in Düsseldorf
Volatile currencies continue to negatively impact Puma
Sportswear giant announced net sales for the first 6 months of the year at 1 377.9 million euros, a 6.5% decline from similar period last year. Net earnings declined to almost half of the amount posted in H1 in 2013
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