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Phoenix Footwear acquires Bueno
The parent group of Trotters and SoftWalk announced the expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of Bueno
High-fashion brands focusing on sustainable shoes
Sustainability is definitely a new chapter in the history of fashion and apparel, especially if we take into consideration how well-known and established companies operate
Spanish footwear exports down by 1%
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, the value of footwear exports has fallen in the first trimester of the year, compared to similar period in 2016. Volume of exports up by 3.4%
Instagram: the new marketplace for shoes
Many footwear brands and producers are using social network Instagram to communicate with consumers and sell them products directly, without using intermediates. As a consequence profits can be higher
Schuh with 9% growth in profits
The Livingston-based company has revealed rising profits and sales while announcing full-year results. Schuh continues with its store expansion plan
Why choosing a footwear niche can be profitable
Deciding how to approach the market is critical for footwear companies, as it can impact its manufacturing process and its marketing strategies
Gola to enter Japan
The British-based footwear brand is entering the Japanese market with its Spring / Summer 17 collection
Caleres announces sales growth
The US-based footwear giant reported increasing sales for the first quarter of 2017 (+8%). Based on the results for the period the company decided to maintain the guidance for fiscal 2017
Wolverine to license Stride Rite to Vida Shoes
The US-based footwear giant announced it has agreed to enter into a global, multi-year licensing agreement of the Stride Rite brand to Vida Shoes International
Leather industry in Pakistan calls for duty-free imports
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has called for abolishing customs duty on imports of basic raw materials, believing it will bring down cost of production and boosting competitiveness
Manjerica, deeply inspired by life
A Portuguese brand of leather goods, characterized by distinctive products, with a wide range of unique combinations of shapes, textures and colors
4 alternatives to leather
Leather is probably one of the most used materials in the footwear and the apparel industry. However, new materials are becoming popular
The shoes that glow at night
adidas is showing that it wants to be on the edge of innovation in the footwear industry. The brand is releasing shoes that glow at night. How will consumers react to it?
Cork and footwear, a perfect mixture
Cork is a clever option for footwear producers who wish to create something unique and environmental-friendly. It can also be a very profitable opportunity
Stable sales at DSW
The Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer, announced financial results for the thirteen week period ended on the 29th of April. First quarter sales increased by 1.4%
How design is passing on to consumers
Customization is a trend encouraging some footwear companies to offer new services to clients, in which they can design their own shoes
Sue Rechner new Merrell’s President
She will report directly to the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group President, Todd Spaletto, who recently joined Wolverine Worldwid from The North Face
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