United States
1 million US dollars reward for missing shoes
The amount has been offered by an anonymous fan for the return of Judy Garland’s Wizard of Oz shoes, which were stolen from a museum in Minnesota a decade ago
Skechers sues Steven Madden
The US-based company claims the famous footwear designer is infringing on its Skechers Go Walk footwear line
US footwear industry satisfied with the AGOA renewal
The House of Representatives passed a renewal of the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program in June (397 votes against 32)
Crocs with new digital campaign
Crocs partnered with advertising agency McKinney to launch a new interactive campaign on Twitter and Facebook
Outstanding year for Nike
Revenue generated by the giant sports group was up by 5% in the fourth quarter. Annual revenue growth reached 10%
Asics America terminates agreement with Windsor
The athletic footwear company announced that it has terminated its retail operating agreement with Windsor Financial Group, LLC effective immediately
Revenue continues to decline at Quicksilver
Revenue down in most regions and in most segments. Currency exchange fluctuations are a major headwind this year, negatively impacting the performance of the company
Coach is heading to India
The US-based fashion company plans to enter India with exclusive retail stores
US House of Representatives passes the TPA bill
The Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill, a six-year renewal of the trade promotion authority, was approved. The Senate follows. This could fast forward the TPP negotiations
Mixed results for the run specialty market in the US
According to the NPD Group, a global information company, the sports business in general in the US remains robust, but footwear sales presented mixed results in the first quarter
Genesco's profit disappoints
Sports group Genesco Inc. reported a 29% drop in first-quarter profit, as two of the company's business units posted losses (Schuh and Lids)
Shoe Carnival to launch new small store concept
New concept stores will have half of the size of a current Shoe Carnival store. The company expects consistent expansion over the next several years
Timberland named Mainstream Men's footwear brand of the year
The brand, part of the VF Corporation group, received the recognition at the annual Drapers Footwear Awards 2015
Michael Kors with 32% increase in revenue
The global luxury lifestyle brand, announced fourth quarter revenue growing by 17.8% and total annual revenue up by 32%
Deckers announces record sales
Net sales increased by 15.6% in the last quarter of the year reaching a new record. Annual net sales, up by 14.5%, also reached a new all-time high-
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