World Footwear

United States

Crocs posts revenue growth

May 11, 2016 / United States
In the first quarter, revenue increased by 6.5%, totaling 279.1 million US dollars. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 9.2% compared to similar period last year

Team USA to wear made-in-Maine shoes

May 11, 2016 / United States
Team USA is going to have red, white and blue boat shoes made in the US during the summer Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro

Pumped: The Art & Craft of Shoemaking

May 9, 2016 / United States
The show, with a vast array of shoes from the Mint’s permanent collection, explore both the cultural history and the meticulous craft of shoemaking

Aéropostale fills for bankruptcy

May 6, 2016 / United States
The US-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for teenagers, has filled for bankruptcy with plans to close around 150 stores in the US and Canada

Wolverine posts falling revenue but keeps confident

May 5, 2016 / United States
The US-based outdoor footwear group has reported revenue declining by 8.5% in the first quarter of the year. CEO said figures exceeded the group’s expectations with the company well positioned to achieve its full-year objectives

Skechers sues maker of Bernie Mev footwear

May 5, 2016 / United States
The US-based company has announced that it filed a lawsuit against Eliya for marketing and distributing footwear that infringes on its Skech-Air product line

Changes in Under Armour’s senior management team

May 4, 2016 / United States
Henry Stafford, Chief Merchandising Officer, has decided to leave Under Armour after six years of service

Dunlop Protective Footwear acquires Onguard

May 3, 2016 / United States
The Netherlands-based protective boots company announced this deal as part of its global growth strategy

Coach returns to growth

May 3, 2016 / United States
The US–based company has announced third quarter net sales increasing by 13% over prior year on a constant currency basis (up by 11% on a reported basis). Coach maintains the guidance for consolidated full year 2016

Timberland sets 2020 sustainability goals

May 2, 2016 / United States
The company unveiled the Timberland Environmental Product Standards (TEPS) due to be implemented across all product categories, while it announced the new five-year performance targets

Asics to be national partner of Girls on the Run

May 2, 2016 / United States
The non profit organization working with young girls has announced the extension of the partnership with Asics, who will become its National Footwear Partner

Steve Madden announces stable results

Apr 28, 2016 / United States
Net sales increased by 1.7% in the first quarter. Net income grew by 1.0% in the same period

FFANY names winners of scholarship

Apr 28, 2016 / United States
The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) and Arsutoria School in Milan have announced the winners and finalists of the 2016 Joseph C. Moore Footwear Scholarship

adidas sues Ecco over trademark infringement

Apr 27, 2016 / United States
Last week Adidas America Inc. and parent company adidas AGhas filed a lawsuit in the U. District Court of Oregon against Ecco USA Inc. and Ecco SKO A/S over its three-stripe mark

Record quarter revenue at Skechers

Apr 26, 2016 / United States
Net sales in the first quarter totaled 978.8 million US dollars, which compares to 768.0 million US dollars in similar period in the previous year, an increase of 27.4%
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