Footwear
Expo Riva's General Manager: COVID-19 has forced the trade fairs to accelerate its evolution process
We spoke with Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, to learn her views on the impact of COVID-19 in the trade fairs arena and to hear about what we can expect from the next edition of the fair
Winter edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags returns to its original dates
The international trade fair for the volume footwear sector and the showroom for bags, leather goods and accessories will take place in January 2021, moving back to its traditional dates, after the announced shift caused by COVID-19
Nike leads list of world’s most marketed brands
According to the ranking World’s 50 Most Marketed Brands powered by Hookit, Nike derived 461.9 million US dollars in total sponsorship value from nearly 12 000 promoters and 5.56 billion social media engagements in the 12 months through August 2020
Chanel buys majority stakes in shoemaker Ballin and tannery Gaiera
Chanel continues to reinforce its network of suppliers as it acquires majority stakes in Italian luxury shoemaker Ballin and tannery Conceria Gaiera Giovanni
Brazilian footwear exports lower as imports rise
According to Abicalçados, 8.1 million pairs were sent abroad in September, 19% less than in similar month last year. As for imports in the ninth month of the year, they have reached 2.9 million pairs, 10.5% more than in the same month of 2019
June Ambrose joining Puma as Creative Director
The global sports company announced a new partnership with Creative Director and Iconic Image Maker, June Ambrose. June will help Puma redefine what it means to be stylish in sport making use of her 25+ years of experience creating culture defining moments
New Executive Board Member for adidas Global Human Resources area
Amanda Rajkumar (48) has been appointed to the adidas Executive Board. Beginning of 2021 she will join the then six-member Executive Board of the sporting goods company as Executive Board Member responsible for Global Human Resources
Former André stores to be auctioned
Shoe Intelligence is reporting that 25 former André stores to be auctioned
Nike's first quarter digital sales up by 82%
Nike’s revenue in the first quarter decreased by 1% totalling 10.6 billion US dollars and was flat to prior year on a currency-neutral basis. The sportswear giant reported first quarter digital sales growing by 82%
Puma appoints Johan Kuhlo as General Manager EEMEA Distribution
Johan Kuhlo is currently Head of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations and will become General Manager EEMEA Distribution with immediate effect. Kuhlo will be based in PUMA’s regional hub in Salzburg and report directly to Arne Freundt, General Manager EMEA
Kerby Jean-Raymond is Reebok’s new VP Creative Direction
Reebok announced the appointment of Kerby Jean-Raymond to Vice President, Creative Direction. In this role, Jean-Raymond will provide creative leadership across all design disciplines for Reebok
New Generation: meet Mónica Amaral
Augustha, a new footwear brand, was born by the hands of Mónica Amaral. Exclusively produced in Portugal, the brand has two goals: maintaining the untouchable quality of the products and preserving the handicraft work
Pakistan's footwear starts financial year with declining exports
Exports of footwear by Bangladeshi companies declined by 20.68% in volume and by 16.05% in value in the first two months of the current fiscal year. Value of exports of tanned leather also decreased in the period, while leather manufactures exports increased
Tunisia aiming to double leather and footwear exports
Last year, the country attained roughly 550 million euros from exports of leather and shoes. The aim is double the amount by 2030 by adding value and attracting foreign investors
Charisse Ford Hughes joins the Board of Directors of Crocs
The US-based company famous for its clogs announced that Charisse Ford Hughes has been appointed to Crocs' Board of Directors. This nomination will be effective from the 1st of October onwards-
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