United States
Walmart acquires ShoeBuy
The amount involved in the deal should reach 70 million US dollars
Shoe Carnival updates guidance
The Indiana-based footwear and accessories retailer announced updated sales and earnings guidance for its fiscal 2016 ending on the 28th January 2017
Genesco expects to meet guidance despite flat sales
The Tennessee-based group has announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, were flat during the third quarter (period ended on the 5th of January)
Sales down at Steve Madden
The New-York based designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2016 year
Coach appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced the appointment of Kevin G. Wills as Chief Financial Officer, effective no later than March 2017
Gore to launch first shoe in 2017
The company behind Gore-Tex has created new technology to offer lighter and waterproof shoes
ASICS campaign donates 50 000 shoes
ASICS Extra Mile initiative delivered over 1.5 million US dollars in shoe donations to Girls On The Run
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
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
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
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
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
Sarah Jessica Parker to debut first standalone boutique
The famous actress will witness the inauguration of her first standalone boutique in Washington on the 8th of December. SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker will feature the designer's chic collection of shoes, handbags and accessories-
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