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Skechers with renewed partnerships
The Performance division has announced a multi-year partnership extension of title sponsorship of the Los Angeles Marathon. This follows the 5-year contract extension with Go Golf brand ambassador and PGA Pro Billy Andrade
adidas sets ambitious goal for North America
The Germany-based company wants to expand sales in North America by 47% until 2020
DSW performance in line with expectations
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer announced financial results for the last quarter of 2016, and full year. Results were in line with the company’s guidance and marked by stability
Brazilian footwear exports grow by 5%
According to the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados) in February, footwear exports totaled 9.16 million pairs, generating 81.54 million US dollars, down by 6.8% in volume, but growing by 5% in value
Timberland transforms recycled plastic bottles into shoes and bags
Global outdoor lifestyle brand has teamed up with Thread, a manufacturer of sustainable fabrics, to transform plastic bottles from the streets and canals of Haiti into a collection of footwear, bags and T-shirts
Crocs to close 160 stores by 2018
While announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal year results the US-based company has also confirmed it has a plan to close 30% of its stores within the next two years
Steph Curry helps donate 20 000 shoes to children in Congo
The basketball player has made use of his public recognition to help Liberty University collect over 20 000 shoes for children in Africa
VF Corporation with solid 2016
The US-based manufacturer and distributor of branded footwear, accessories and apparel confirmed annual revenue in line with the previous year, with the Timberland brand revenue up by 4% in the fourth quarter
Skechers Kids wins Design Excellence Award
The California-based sportswear collection has been recognized with a design excellence award in the children’s category from trade publication Footwear Plus
JCPenney to close more than 100 stores
JC Penney believes this to be the right strategy to adjust the business allowing it to effectively compete against the growing threat of online retailers
Fila to sponsor the Netherlands Olympic Team
The sporstwear brand has entered into a sports apparel sponsorship agreement with the Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOC)
Nordstrom earnings exceed expectations
The Seattle-based company today reported fourth quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, reflecting continuous improvements to its operating model
Seventh consecutive year of growth for Foot Locker
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year (ended on the 28th of January)
New Balance teams up with New Era Cap
The two brands launched a new collaboration for 2017 that will include limited-edition products for baseball players
Sales down at Macy’s
The Cincinnati-based company reported declining sales and earnings in the fourth quarter and year. Outlook for 2017 points to further declines-
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