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GDS presents 2016/2017 autumn/winter trends
From the 10th to 12th of February the international shoe sector will be meeting in Düsseldorf for the 121st edition of the GDS – Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories. Just under 800 brands will present their collections for the new season
Pitti Uomo with record-breaking edition
The organization of the Florence-based trade fair has announced another record-breaking edition event. 1 219 brands attended Pitti Immagine Uomo
High-End Shoe project announces first outcomes
The European Erasmus+ project aims to provide innovative training for the luxury footwear segment helping European companies to enhance the manufacturing of high-end footwear in Europe, an object of desire by worldwide consumers
Foot Locker and Pensole in collaboration
The US-based footwear giant and the specialized footwear design academy get together as part of the initiative Fuel the Future of Footwear
Spanish footwear exports consolidate growth
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, during the first nine months of 2015 exports have reached 2 311.6 million euros (122.2 million pairs)
Hudson’s Bay Company to acquire Gilt
The Canada-based department store chain announced the definitive agreement to acquire Gilt Groupe Holdings, Inc. 250 million US dollars are involved in the deal, now subject to customary requirements
Kasper Rorsted announced as adidas next CEO
The successor for the long-standing adidas CEO Herbert Hainer is known. Effective from the 1st of August Kasper Rorsted will take on the position as ordinary member of the Executive Board and effective from the 1st of October will be the new CEO
Pat O'Malley named President of the Saucony brand
US-based footwear giant Wolverine World Wide announced the appointment of the new President of the Saucony brand, who will succeed Richie Woodworth
Shoe Carnival reiterates sales and earnings outlook
The US–based footwear and accessories retailer announced the reiteration of its sales and earnings outlook for the fourth quarter ending on the 30th of January
APICCAPS with bi-monthly TV program
TV program What´s Up - Olhar a Moda (What´s Up - Look Fashion) launched by the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association (APICCAPS) in 2014 will be broadcasted every two weeks in several TV channels
Leder & Schuh sells Shoe4You and Jello stores in Germany
The Kienast group, a Germany-based shoe retailer, is the buyer of the 54 Shoe4You and 2 Jello retail locations. The Austria-based sites aren’t part of the business
Burberry with stable sales
The luxury British-based brand had a 1% retail revenue growth in the third-quarter, mainly driven by a minor recovery in China and improved demand in Europe
AAFA names Rick Helfenbein President & CEO
The American Apparel & Footwear Association Board of Directors announced that Rick Helfenbein, an experienced apparel and footwear executive and current AAFA Chairman, will take on the role of President and CEO starting on the 15th of February
Sales growth at Steve Madden
The US-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on the 31st of December
Brazilian footwear exports grew in November
According to data released by the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, footwear exports registered an increase of 4.7% in November in comparison with the previous month. From January to November, sales abroad declined by 11.3% compared to similar period last year
Exhibition shows footwear designed for people with cerebral palsy
In total there are 12 prototypes of shoes, boots and sneakers, all designed bearing in mind the needs of people with cerebral palsy, and incorporating the concerns with the aesthetics
Traffic Shoes files for bankruptcy
The US-based shoe retailer and its related companies have filed for bankruptcy. Owner aims to close stores and restructure costs
Karl Vögele sells Austrian stores
The Swiss-based shoe retailer is refocusing its business model by concentrating in its 300 stores in the domestic market. An agreement to sell its 70 stores in Austria to Germany-based investment company, Lafayette Industrieholding was reached
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