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UBS foresees 80 000 stores closures in the US by 2026

Apr 9, 2021 / United States

The analysis presented by the investment bank indicates that after the peak in closures registered in 2019, the scenario is not bright and shiny for the next 5 years. UBS is forecasting a 9% of the total current number stores to shut across the country by 2026

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New Balance appoints Creative Director for MADE In USA

Apr 8, 2021 / United States

New Balance has appointed Teddy Santis, owner and founder of New York-based fashion label Aimé Leon Dore, Creative director of its MADE In USA tagline

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CFDA and Swarovski Foundation launch scholarship to support sustainable innovation

Apr 6, 2021 / United States

While celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the CFDA Scholarship Program, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is partnering with the Swarovski Foundation to create the Re: GENERATION Innovation Scholar Award

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Wolverine: 50% increase in ecommerce revenue

Apr 3, 2021 / United States

The US-headquartered footwear manufacturer has reported 50% growth of direct-to-consumer e-commerce revenue in the 2020 financial year

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Nike to stop selling to six wholesale players

Apr 2, 2021 / United States

In a note, Williams Trading’s Analyst, Sam Poser, stated that proprietary checks confirm that Nike will close six wholesale accounts: DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports, and Big Five

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US: stimulus checks fuel spending in athletic footwear and apparel

Apr 1, 2021 / United States

Data from the Bank of America Global Research reveals that Americans are buying more sneakers and apparel, as the stimulus checks reach the bank accounts of many Americans

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Weyco: net sales down by 35.7% in 2020

Mar 31, 2021 / United States

The Milwaukee-based footwear group has announced financial results for the quarter and year ended on the 31st of December 2020. Net sales were down by 28.7% in the last quarter of the year. Accumulated loss for the year reached 35.7%

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Nike announces 2025 targets

Mar 29, 2021 / United States

Sportswear brand Nike has announced third quarter revenues of 10.4 billion US dollars, up by 3% compared with the previous year. Over the next five years, Nike aims to bring to life 29 targets focused on people, planet and play

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Caleres: revenue down by 27.5% in 2020

Mar 26, 2021 / United States

The US-based footwear group has announced fourth quarter and full year 2020 results. Revenue was down by 18.3% in the last quarter, and by 27.5% for the total of 2020

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Amazon becomes top apparel retailer in US

Mar 26, 2021 / United States

According to research conducted by American-based bank Wells Fargo, Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the country's top apparel retailer

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Shoe Carnival with record quarterly net sales and net income

Mar 25, 2021 / United States

The Indiana-based retailer of footwear and accessories reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on the 30th of January 2021. Shoe Carnival announced record quarterly net sales, net income and diluted net income per share

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Revenue up by 3% for Nike

Mar 22, 2021 / United States

The US-based sportswear giant reported fiscal 2021 financial results for its third quarter ended on the 28th of February 2021. Revenue increased by 3% to 10.4 billion US dollars compared to the prior year

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Shoe Carnival announces planned CEO succession

Mar 20, 2021 / United States

Mark Worden will succeed Cliff Sifford as Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 30th of September 2021. Cliff Sifford will continue to serve as Vice Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors decided to increase its quarterly cash dividend by 56%

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Wolverine exceeds expectations in fourth quarter and aims for strong recovery in 2021

Mar 18, 2021 / United States

The US-based footwear giant has announced fourth-quarter revenue exceeding expectations. Performance in owned eCommerce and two largest brands, Merrell and Saucony, give Wolverine prospects of a strong recovery in 2021

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Macy's: sales down by 29% in fiscal 2020

Mar 15, 2021 / United States

The department store chain announced sales falling to 17.3 billion US dollars in the year ended on the 30th of January 2021. Net loss for the period totaled 3.9 billion US dollars

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