World Footwear

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Wolverine raises full year guidance

Aug 15, 2017 / United States
The US-based company presented a strong set of results for the quarter, and is now working towards a revised outlook for the full financial year

Worldwide footwear exports in decline

Aug 15, 2017 / World Footwear Yearbook
Over the last two years exports have fallen by 6% in volume and by 8% in value, according to the 2017 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, just launched by APICCAPS

Eric C. Wiseman announces retirement

Aug 15, 2017 / United States
VF announced that Eric C. Wiseman will retire as Executive Chairman of the Board and as a Director. This will be effective from the 28th of October onwards

Weyco consolidates net sales

Aug 14, 2017 / United States
The US-based company announced net sales for the second quarter totaling 57.5 million US dollars, up by 1% as compared to second quarter 2016 net sales of 56.9 million US dollars

Helsar, maker of shoes for queens and princesses

Aug 14, 2017 / Portugal
Founded in 1979, Helsar is a Portuguese brand focusing in luxury footwear, which has been focusing on new market segments, particularly with a personalized line of bridal shoes

Zalando set for strong growth in 2017

Aug 11, 2017 / Germany
The Berlin-based online platform dedicated to fashion products grew revenues by a strong 21.5% in the first half of 2017, totaling 2 080.7 million euros (compares to 1 712.6 million euros in similar period in 2016)

Crocs continues to focus on revenue

Aug 11, 2017 / United States
The US-based company focusing in casual footwear for men, women and children announced its financial results for the second quarter. Despite the decline in revenue Crocs continues its strategy on improving revenue quality

Steve Madden's net sales up by 15%

Aug 10, 2017 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced sales increasing at two digits rate during the second quarter of the current financial year

First training pilot on high-end footwear manufacturing

Aug 9, 2017 / CEC
A group of designers and footwear technicians from 5 European countries recently participated in a two-week training in luxury footwear-making techniques thanks to the European Erasmus+ funded project High End Shoe (HES)

Under Armour revenue up by 9%

Aug 9, 2017 / United States
The US-based company continues to grow. Revenue increased by 9% in the second quarter of the current financial year, with footwear revenue declining by 2% in the same period

China loses share while worldwide production stalls

China continues to loose share in worldwide production, according to the 2017 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, just launched by APICCAPS

Aldo to acquire Camuto Group

Aug 8, 2017 / Canada
The Canada-based footwear group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Camuto Group's footwear and accessories businesses. The Camuto family will continue to own and operate the apparel segment

Consumer spending continues to fall in the UK

Aug 7, 2017 / United Kingdom
In July consumer spending fell by -0.8% on an annual basis, following declines in May and June. Transport & Communication (-6.1%) and Clothing & Footwear (-5.2%) saw the most marked reductions in spend

DSW gives back to the community

Aug 5, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced a new campaign of its Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program. DSW associates nominated eight family-focused non-profit organizations for this campaign

India has potential to increase production

Aug 4, 2017 / India
The Minister of State for Finance Santosh Gangwar went even further saying that India has the potential to become the biggest footwear producer by 2020

Brazilian footwear exports return to growth

Aug 4, 2017 / Brazil
Although impaired by the recent appreciation of the real against the US dollar, Brazilian footwear exports recorded a 14.7% increase in value in the period between January and July

Skechers aims to have 400 stores in India

Aug 3, 2017 / India
The US-based company is planning to add 300 new stores to its distribution network in India, taking the total count to 400 outlets over the next three to five years

Friendly Fire opens first store

Aug 3, 2017 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand of footwear, focused on inspiring women to express their personality through their bold products, is now opening their first own store

Louis Vuitton with 12% organic revenue growth

Aug 2, 2017 / France
The luxury goods brand has announced first half results. Growth marked the performance of the company in the first six months of the year

Wolverine sells Sebago

Aug 2, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear group has announced it has sold its Sebago brand to BasicNet, S.p.A., an Italian corporation with a global footprint that has a portfolio of brands, including Kappa and Superga