Footwear
Shoe Zone announces deferral of dividend payment
The company is planning to cancel its final dividend payment after witnessing a drop in footfall as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
Portuguese Footwear Industry promotes Immersive Factory Visits
Join the "Sexiest industry in Europe” and get involved with different shoe manufacturing techniques. All delivered during a week spent in one of the must visit cities in Europe: Porto
Under Armour is temporarily closing North American stores
The Baltimore-based company has announced they will close all stores in North America from the 16th of March through the 28th of March 2020
New Balance: closures across office, factory and retail
In a statement issued by the company, Joe Preston, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced a series of measures to ensure the health of associates, customers, and communities
US associations issue joint statement on reports of forced labour
5 trade associations in the US issued a statement on reports of forced labour in the Xinjiang region of China, reinforcing they won't tolerate forced labour in their supply chains
CEO Jide Zeitlin commits to lead Tapestry
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the group has committed to continue leading Tapestry for the next three years as the group defines and implements its multi-year growth agenda
Lower sales of the German footwear manufacturers
During Gallery Shoes, the Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry held its Press Conference to give an update about the German footwear industry
FDRA asks for a freeze on shoe duties
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), the footwear industry’s business and trade association, sent a letter to the White House applauding the proposed payroll tax cut but also encouraging a freeze on footwear duties
Assocalzaturifici: trade fairs in Kiev and Munich indefinitely postponed
Restrictions imposed by the Italian government’s regarding new measures for the limitation of the spread of Covid-19, limiting the mobility of Italian citizens, lead to the postponing of the 2 events
Germany with higher foreign trade in 2019
During Gallery Shoes, the Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry held its Press Conference to give an update about the German footwear industry
Tapestry with 1% increase in net sales
The company announced second quarter results with a 1% increase in net sales. Net income presented double digit growth rate in the period. Second half guidance includes negative impact of the coronavirus outbreak
Italy locks down north of the country
The Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the measures over the weekend in an attempt to contain the spreading of the disease
New Generation: meet Leandro Moreira
Leandro Moreira has been working at the family company for almost 20 years. He represents the second generation working at Calçado Raly, Lda, the company owning the brand Walker Flex
Vans promotes David Tichiaz to GM in North America
VF Corporation, the brand’s parent company, has confirmed the promotion of David Tichiaz to General Manager of Vans Americas
VF closes inaugural 500 million US dollars Green Bond
One of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, announced the closing of its 500 million euros green bond offering, representing the first green bond issued in the apparel and footwear industry-
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