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Sales increase for Asics North America
The second quarter of 2019 for Asics North America registered positive regional growth year-over-year and increased traffic to both online e-commerce and retail channels. This marks the second consecutive quarter of growth for Asics North America
US-China trade war is already impacting the industry
The year 2018 was marked by positive dynamics, but the US-China trade war is already impacting the numbers. More information about the Footwear Industry in 2018 is available within the World Footwear Yearbook 2019
Steve Madden announces acquisition of BB Dakota
After announcing the acquisition of premium sneakers brand Greats Brand, Inc. a few days ago, Steve Madden announces another addition to their portfolio
Tariffs on footwear delayed to December
The US-China trade war has a new chapter. After Mr Trump announced added tariffs of 10% on the remaining 300 billion US dollars in goods from China, now their application on certain footwear items is delayed to December
Steve Madden acquires sneakers' brand GREATS
The designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately held Greats Brand, Inc. footwear brand specializing in premium sneakers made in Italy
Crocs: revenue up by 9.4%
The US-based footwear company famous for its clogs announced second quarter results marked by revenue growth. Full year outlook is being increased as a result of the first half performance
Weyco with mixed quarter results
The Wilwaukee-based group announced financial results for the quarter ended on the 30th of June 2019. Net sales for the period down by 1%
Wolverine reports strong quarter earnings
The Michigan-based footwear group reported financial results for the second quarter ended on the 29th of June 2019. Wolverine also provided an update on its full-year 2019 outlook
Columbia Sportswear consolidates growth
The US-based sportswear company announced growth of 9% in the second quarter for net sales. The increase in the first half of the year amounted to 8%
VF raises full year outlook
The Colorado-based company reported first quarter results for the period ended on the 29th of June 2019. Management of the company is confident with the rest of the year and raised fiscal 2020 outlook
Vietnam is already taking advantage of the US-China trade war
As the trade war between the two countries enters a new chapter, the worldfootwear.com spoke to Nguyen Duc Thuan, Chairman of Lefaso, the Vietnamese footwear association, to discuss this and other hot topics of the industry
President Trump announces more tariffs
The announcement was via Twitter yesterday: the US will impose added tariffs of 10% on the remaining 300 billion US dollars in goods from China. This decision can likely include all footwear from China
Columbia Sportswear reacts to Trump's announcement
Yesterday Tim Boyle, President & CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company, issued a statement commenting on the Trump Administration's Proposed Tariff increase on imported goods from China
Under Armour updates 2019 full year outlook
The Baltimore-based sportswear brand has announced financial results for its second quarter with a 1% rise in sales to 1.2 billion US dollars. Footwear represents roughly a quarter of total revenue
Caleres is relaunching and rebranding Zodiac Footwear
Acquired by Caleres in 2005, the new Zodiac collection has undergone a contemporary transformation, blending the past with the present. Caleres aims to keep the brand true to its bohemian and western-inspired roots-
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