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Wolverine announces record revenue
In the second quarter of the year, the US based company generated revenue reaching 613.5 million US dollars, a solid increase of 4.4% compared to similar period in the previous year. Net income increased from 17.9 million US dollars to 27.5 million US dollars
New Footwear Production Code of Conduct in the US
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), the largest footwear trade association in the US, released a comprehensive Footwear Production Code of Conduct for its industry
NASA drives the ForceShoe investigation
The agency in charge of the American space program leads an investigation to address ongoing concerns about the maintenance of the astronaut’s bone and muscle health in microgravity
Steve Madden now focused on boosting sales online
The New York based footwear company has announced a new partnership with Certona, a company specialised in real time omnichannel personalization
Skechers named Best Lifestyle Brand of the Year
Skechers USA, Inc. was elected at the Sports Trade Awards and adds this new and recent achievement to a year with multiple industry awards
Basketball related footwear accounts for one quarter of all athletic footwear sales in the US
According to the NPD Group, a global information company, basketball footwear was up 21% in an athletic footwear market (down 4% overall) in the 12 months’ period ending April 2014
adidas teams up with Pensole to launch Earn Your Stripes
The initiative aims to attract aspiring designers to participate in an intensive design program created to find and develop the next generation of designers for adidas footwear
Nike’s net income rises driven by strong sales
Sporting goods giant reveals increase in fourth quarter sales boosted by growth in almost all regions. Full year performance with two digits growth (10% variation in revenue and net income growth)
Two Ten Footwear Foundation awards 0.8 million USD for scholarships
In its 45th year, the program has helped nearly 6 000 students with a total of 19 million USD granted in scholarships
New exhibition dedicated to footwear in the United States
Sole Obsession: 100 Years of Women’s Shoes from Kitten Heels to Power Pumps presents a range of dressy footwear, spanning from 1910 to 2010
US based Brown Shoe announces net income recovery
The company reported consolidation of net sales for the first quarter (0.4% change over the previous year). Net income improved from a 10.8 million USD loss in 2013 to a 15.4 million USD earning in 2014-
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