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Salvatore Ferragamo strengthens presence in Asia
The Italy-based luxury brand announced to be in control of a 100% stake in four joint-venture companies, which control the company’s distribution in South Korea and South-East Asia
Pensole launches first class focusing on material design
The Footwear Design Academy announced the launch of Pensole|MLab Powered by Vibram, a hands-on, four-week, intensive design immersion program focused on material design
Online sales will become more important than in brick and mortar shops
The words are from Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). An entrepreneur and a business man with extensive experience in the shoe industry
Bo-Bell, Real shoes for real kids
A Portuguese footwear brand specialized in small sizes shoes for children
GDP of the footwear sector falls by 7.1% in Mexico
According to local sources, during the current year the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the footwear industry registered a drop of 7.1%
Selena Gomez is Coach’s new face
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has announced its partnership with the actress and singer
Topline growth at Mulberry
The UK-based luxury brand has announced unaudited results for the six months ended on the 30th of September 2016
Caleres acquires Allen Edmonds
The owner of a wide portfolio of footwear brands, such as Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman and Franco Sarto, has acquired Allen Edmonds from Brentwood Associates for 255 million US dollars, subject to certain adjustments
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data analysed by wordfootwear.com Brazilian footwear exports in the first semester were down by 2.7% in terms of value, but registered a 3.3% increase in terms of volume, compared to the same period in 2015
European companies are recommended to diversify their markets
The words are from Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). An entrepreneur and a business man with extensive experience in the shoe industry
RAP, for active kids
A brand born and raised in Portugal, but with a Danish touch which gives it a most distinguishable flair
Venezuela orders stores to get into the Christmas spirit
One of the world's highest inflation rate has led to a low level of disposable income for Venezuelans, in an economy struggling with chronic shortages of goods
Michael Jordan wins trademark battle in China
China’s Supreme People’s Court has officially ruled in favor of the ex-basketball player in a long-running trademark case against a sports company which traded under an identical name to Jordan’s Chinese name (Qiaodan)
Dr. Martens plans 100 new stores for the next five years
The iconic UK-based brand is planning to open 100 new stores and shop-in-shops over the next five years, after opening 11 own stores and nine shop-in-shops in the year to the 31st of March
FDRA promotes Matt Priest to CEO
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the elevation of FDRA President Matt Priest to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
adidas opens largest store worldwide in NYC
The Germany-based sportswear giant opened a new flagship at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 46th Street. adidas NYC heralds a new era in how consumers experience creativity and sport in stores
Shoes For Crews to acquire SureGrip Footwear
Shoes For Crews, LLC the global leader in slip-resistant footwear and Genesco Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which SFC will acquire the SureGrip Footwear
Declining footwear exports in India
According to the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), footwear exports reached 1 262.59 million US dollars in the period April-September, the first semester of the fiscal year in that country, showing a drop of 1.81% over the same period last year
Dr. Scholl’s with new kids’ collection
The footwear brand, owned by Caleres Inc., is teaming up with licensing partner Elan Polo International to launch its first children’s collection
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